Christmas events for kids in Warrington 2026

23 Christmas events across Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn and Lymm: grottos, Santa visits, light trails, pantos, festive crafts and Christmas markets with things for children. Soonest first.

• The Nutcracker (Crown Ballet)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 · Parr Hall · From £24 (exc. booking fee & restoration levy)
• Yuletide: A Glittering Winter Adventure at Tatton ParkSat, 14 Nov 2026 +13 · Tatton Park Gardens · Child £11.50 off-peak / £14 peak (book online)
• Santa Express at High Legh Miniature RailwaySat, 14 Nov 2026 +15 · High Legh Miniature Railway · Train ride £3; Santa grotto £5 per child (small treat included)
• Christmas at Gulliver's (Santa's Grotto & North Pole Express)Sat, 14 Nov 2026 +7 · Gulliver's World Theme Park · Packages from £28 (Smasher); off-peak North Pole Express from £12
• The Magic Lamp: Winter Light Trail at BentsFri, 20 Nov 2026 +39 · Bents Garden & Home (The Hidden Garden) · Adults £18.95–£23.95, children (2–16) £12.95–£17.95 (book online)
• Christmas at Dunham Massey light trailFri, 20 Nov 2026 +42 · Dunham Massey (National Trust) · Child (3–16) £13–£19, under-3s free; family tickets from £44. Parking £8 (free for NT members who reserve)
• A Trail of Tails: Christmas in the House at Dunham MasseyFri, 20 Nov 2026 +34 · Dunham Massey (National Trust) · Included with whole-property admission (adult £20, child 5-17 £10, family 2+2 £50); NT members free
• Knutsford Christmas Lights Switch On & Lantern ParadeSat, 21 Nov 2026 · Knutsford Town Centre · Free
• Father Christmas at the Farm, Tatton ParkSat, 21 Nov 2026 +12 · The Farm at Tatton Park · Child £14, adult £12.50 (plus parkland vehicle entry); every child receiving a gift needs a ticket
• Christmas Mansion: Around the World in 80 Days at Tatton ParkSat, 21 Nov 2026 +18 · Tatton Park Mansion · Adult (16+) £16, child (2-15) £12, under 2s free (parkland vehicle entry extra)
• Christmas Gift FairThu, 26 Nov 2026 +3 · Tenants Hall, The Mansion, Tatton Park · Free
• Ice Skating at Golden Square, WarringtonFri, 27 Nov 2026 +38 · Golden Square Shopping Centre (Old Market Place) · Ticketed, skate hire included (prices TBC); skating aids £5; carers free with carer ID
• The Pantomime Adventures of Peter PanSat, 28 Nov 2026 +42 · St Helens Theatre Royal · From £20
• Accessible Santa's Grotto at Walton Hall (Warrington Disability Partnership)Sat, 28 Nov 2026 +9 · Walton Hall and Gardens · £14 per child (incl. Santa visit, present and puzzle trail); accompanying adults £2
• Whoville Grotto with the Grinch at Golden SquareSat, 28 Nov 2026 +5 · Golden Square Shopping Centre (Old Market Place) · Ticketed (price not stated)
• Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present - musical storytelling (Lymm Festival)Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · Lymm Methodist Church · Adult £10, child £5, family £20 (+ booking fee)
• Santa's Best Ever ChristmasFri, 11 Dec 2026 +4 · The Brindley (Studio) · £15
• The Brindley Christmas Pantomime 2026/27Sat, 12 Dec 2026 +13 · The Brindley · From £18 (incl. booking fee)
• A Christmas Carol (A Place For Us Theatre Company) at Norton PrioryWed, 16 Dec 2026 +2 · Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · Adult £16, child £9 (10% off for members)
• WMVC Christmas Voices Christmas BrassSat, 19 Dec 2026 · Parr Hall · £6.00
• Stableyard Carolling at Tatton ParkSun, 20 Dec 2026 · Tatton Park (Stableyard) · Free
• Aladdin (Parr Hall pantomime)Wed, 30 Dec 2026 +6 · Parr Hall · From £9 (exc. booking fee & restoration levy); family offer: with 2 adults + 2 children, adults pay child price
• New Year's Eve Party & Fireworks at Gulliver's WorldThu, 31 Dec 2026 · Gulliver's World Theme Park · From £39 (Party); Premium with dinner show and a gift per child from £49

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