It may still seem like Christmas is a while off but people are already booking their favourite festive events, like Winter Wonderland. And I have even been told that some Christmas venues are already fully booked, so if you do have some places in mind you may wish to get in touch with them sooner rather than later to bag your tickets. If, however, you are still looking for places where you can take your little ones to see Father Christmas in Chester in 2023 then below is a list of places where you can book now and where, at the time of writing, they still had tickets left.
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CruiseBoat with Father Christmas
If you are looking for something special this year then why not book a cruise down the River Dee with Father Christmas. The cruise lasts one hour and adults will receive a tea or coffee and a mince pie with children enjoying a cordial and gingerbread man. Father Christmas will gift all children 10 and under an age-appropriate book too so why not book now for some festive fun on a fully decorated boat.
When
- 3rd December at 3 pm,
- 9th December at 12 pm and 3 pm
- 16th December 12pm and 3pm
- 17th December at 12 pm and 3 pm
Where ChesterBoat Souter’s Lane The Groves Chester CH1 1SZ
Price Adult £15, Children 2 – 10 £15, Children 11+ (does not include a book from Santa) – £9
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is famous for it’s Christmas Lantern walks. It gives visitors the opportunity to see the Zoo like never before, all lit up and magical at night. You will get to walk through various magical wonderlands all with different themes and hopefully spot an animal or two as well.
When Friday 17th November – Sunday 31st December
Where Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 1EU
Price Children from £17, adults from £22.
Grosvenor Shopping Centre
The Grosvenor shopping centre in Chester is creating an enchanted grotto where your child can meet the elves, Santa and also receive a gift from Father Christmas
Stanley Palace
For a Dickensian Christmas experience you must visit Stanley Palace in the heart of Chester. This year they are offering your little ones the opportunity to meet Father or Mother Christmas in a Victorian setting complete with traditional toys and festive drinks.
When Saturday 18th November, then every Saturday up to and including 17th December from 2pm – 6pm. Then from Monday 18th December we will be open every day from 10am to 6 pm, Christmas Eve from 10am to 5pm
Where Stanley Palace 83 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LF
Price £10 for children and includes a gift adults are free
Chester Cathedral
Fancy brunch with Father Christmas? Then if so, you can book Sunday brunch at the refectory in Chester Cathedral this winter. All children aged 1 and over will also receive a gift.
When 26th November, and 3rd December 10am-12pm
Where Chester Cathedral Saint Werburgh Street Chester CH1 2DY
Price Adults £17.95, Child £22.95
Ice Cream Farm
The Cheshire Ice Cream Farm are hosting Christmas workshops where children can meet Santa in his lodge, choose a gift from the elf emporium, participate in Christmas crafts, make reindeer food and receive a collectable Christmas mug with two coops of ice cream.
When 26th November – 23rd December
Where The Ice cream farm Drumlin Hall, Newton Ln, Tattenhall, Cheshire, Chester CH3 9NE
Price £22.50
Tatton Park
Visit Father Christmas and his elf helpers at the Tatton Park Farm and enjoy a live nativity, entertainment and crafts for kids to take home!
When From November 25th to December 24th
Where Tatton Park Tatton Park, Knutsford WA16 6SG
Price £10 per child and includes farm entry and a gift
£12 per adult and includes farm entry
Bolesworth
This year Boleworth are offering children the chance to meet Father Christmas for free when they attend the Christmas event with. The event includes seeing Bolesworth lit up in all it’s glory, a fun fair, Christmas markets and light trail, light show and water display. It sounds magical!
When 2nd – 24th December
Where Bolesworth Castle Bolesworth Road, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9HQ
Price Child £22.63 Adults £30
Do let us know if you are aware of anywhere else you can see Father Christmas in Chester and we will add it to our list.
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