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A Magical Winter at Beeston Park: Your Guide to the Festive Season in Cheshire

With frost-tipped mornings, twinkling lights and a cosy village atmosphere, winter is one of the most magical times of year around Beeston Park. Whether you're searching for festive markets, family days out or seasonal shopping, you’re perfectly placed to enjoy the very best of Cheshire at Christmas.

Here’s your guide to the standout events and celebrations happening just a short journey from your dream home.

Tarporley Festivities

Swanderland at The Swan

The Swan’s much-loved Swanderland returns this year with wreath-making workshops, festive fayres, quiz nights and Christmas Party Nights complete with a three-course menu and DJ. Sizzle into the season with Bratwurst, warm up with Mulled Wine, and enjoy a festive soundtrack of live music all evening long.

Plus… they have launched their new seasonal Christmas menu l packed with cosy flavours and winter favourites.

But that’s just the start, enjoy...

  • Festive Party Nights
  • Santa Run
  • Music & Entertainment
  • Food, Drinks & Holiday Cheer

Makers Market

The Makers Market returns to the Swan at Tarporley for a special Christmas edition on the 7th December. Handmade gifts, festive crafts, street food and traditional fairground rides create a lively setting for an afternoon of festive fun. This is the perfect chance to get the ones you love something truly special.

Christmas Events at Rising Sun

This local gem is bringing so much festive fun to the season. Not only do they always decorate like a festive wonderland, they have pulled together a wonderful festive menu for Christmas bookings and an incredible selection of events throughout the season to get yourself in the spirit.

Events include:

5th December - Festive Wine & Dine - 3 Course Dinner with wine at each courde

6th/14th December - Breakfast with Santa - Grazing board, gift from Santa and a story

12th December - Jazz Mimosa Brunch - Bottomless mimosas, brunch dises and the perfect festive soundtrack

18th December - Decibellas Choir

19th December - Christmas Mixer Party - Free Christmas party night in the courtyard

21st December - Christmas Quiz Night

and to wrap up the season…

31st December - New Years Eve Party - DJ Party Night with free entry!

Christmas at The Hollies

A wonderful winter day out featuring:

  • Christmas tree sales
  • Step into the festive spirit with a trip to their famous Christmas house (open now!)
  • Discover seasonal treats and gifts in their farm shop brimming with festive delights
  • Luxury winter lodge stays with special offers. luxury forest lodges will be beautifully decorated and ready for the most enchanting pre-Christmas escapes!

Festive Days Out Nearby

Santa Dash

Join locals for this family-friendly dash in Chester — run, walk or simply enjoy the cheerful atmosphere. Celebrate the season in Santa style on 7th December and support two incredible local charities. Its a fun way to get festive and feel like part of the community.

Chester Christmas Markets

Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year. A handmade, historical, magical experience awaits you with 80 traders situated in the square around the town hall. Discover unique, locally made produce, handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories, stocking fillers and plenty more festive finds!

Chester Christmas Market is open 10:30am-6:30pm Sunday to Wednesday and 10:30am-8pm Thursday to Saturday. Visit the market after-dark and see all the twinkling lights and 40ft Christmas Tree at their best!

Christmas at The Ice Cream Farm

Step into a world of festive magic this winter at The Ice Cream Farm in Cheshire – the ultimate family Christmas day out! Enjoy a meet and greet with Santa and his Elves, take part in festive activities like cookie making or join us for a festive breakfast feast.

With decorations, delicious seasonal treats, and all of our award-winning attractions open, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Whether you’re local or visiting Cheshire this winter, Christmas at The Ice Cream Farm is a magical experience the whole family will love.

Their Christmas events include:

  • Santa’s Grotto and Elves Workshop
  • Bottomless Breakfast with Santa
  • Cookie Making with Trixie and Mixie

Christmas at Delamere Forest

Discover Santa’s Grotto, storytelling sessions, festive food and locally grown Christmas trees at Delamere Forest — all wrapped in a magical woodland setting.

What Delamere has to offer this Christmas time:

  • Christmas Markets in Delamere Forest - Delamere Station House is offering festive fun inside their Christmas Tavern. Christmas trees, mulled wine and roasting chestnuts in the heart of Delamere Forest. They’ve brought together the best of the local community under one roof. Visit Sunday, Nov 30 at 10am-3pm
  • The sale of local Christmas trees at Delamere Station House to bring festive fun home with you! Christmas trees are available now to purchase.
  • A Christmas Santa’s Grotto at Delamere Station House, where your child can sit with Santa Claus, and let him know whats on their Christmas list. Available to visit multiple weekends throughout December.
  • Magical Christmas Story Telling- Sit in the grotto at Delamere Station House listening to Yuletide tales with their professional storyteller, Helen Stewart.
  • Santa Paws Experience -Join them at Delamere Station House for a festive event filled with holiday cheer and furry friends. Bring your pet dog along to visit Santa Paws himself on Saturday 13th or Sunday 14th December
  • Stick Man Christmas trail at Delamere Forest - This interactive family trail follows Stick Man as he helps Santa deliver the final present. Along the way, young explorers can enjoy lots of fun wintry activities whilst keeping a lookout for hidden letters to discover who the special gift is for.

Festive Events at The Portal Hotel

From festive dining to tribute acts and Disco Bingo Nights, The Portal Hotel offers a packed Christmas schedule ideal for seasonal celebrations with friends or family.

The Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa in Tarporley has revealed its line-up of events, which includes Disco Bingo nights, tribute evenings, and a Christmas Day celebration. The hotel will host three Disco Bingo Party Nights on Saturday, December 6, Friday, December 12, and Friday, December 19.

Each event includes bingo, music, prizes, dancing, a three-course set menu, and a live DJ. Guests can also attend the Christmas Tribute Nights on Friday 5th December, Saturday 13th December, and Saturday 20th December.

The hotel’s celebrations will conclude on Christmas Day with a four-course Christmas Day Lunch.

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

With premium brands, festive savings and its own winter wonderland, Cheshire Oaks is perfect for Christmas shopping. As well has having extended opening hours to complete your Christmas shopping, they also have many festive activities. Enjoy their idyllic Winter Village where you can tuck into traditional German bratwust, warm up with mulled wine at the bar and marvel at the magic of the UK’s tallest Christmas tree in the North. With their beautiful Christmas huts you can also warm up in your own little pod or even enjoy some fun Christmas Karaoke!

There is more festive fun for the whole family too with the chance to take a trip on their magical Carousel, their Ice Skating Rink, or enjoy the view of the best region with their Big Wheel. You can also upgrade your trip by booking Santa in The Sky and gift your little ones an experience they'll never forget with their very own private pod with Santa and his Elves. Also, this Christmas, enjoy a free festive movie classic on The Big Screen in our Alpine Lodge! From Home Alone to Deck The Halls, The Grinch and more. Plus, they have a whole load of fun snacks on offer.

Support Local Bars, Cafés & Restaurants This Winter

Tarporley and the surrounding area are filled with independent eateries offering special Christmas menus, festive cocktails, winter warmers and cosy seasonal dining. Supporting local hospitality (and independent stores!) not only boosts the community but also adds plenty of delicious moments to your festive calendar.

Experience the Magic of Winter at Beeston Park

From traditional village celebrations to festive shopping, the area surrounding Beeston Park offers something special for every winter weekend. And after each day out, you can picture returning to your dream home in a peaceful, thoughtfully designed community.

There’s no better place to experience the magic of Cheshire than right here at Beeston Park. Make sure next Christmas, this is the place you call home.

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