Visitors in the Staircase Hall at Christmas, Tatton Park, Cheshire — Celebrate Christmas in Cheshire and Greater Manchester | © Tatton Park

Christmas around Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Celebrate Christmas in Cheshire and Greater Manchester on a festive day out with events and activities to enjoy with family and friends. From houses dressed for the season to Father Christmas and winter light events.

Here's our pick of National Trust Christmas events near you.

Larger than life animals sat at the dining table in the Dining Room at Lyme. One of the many installations this Christmas in the house.

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Christmas at Lyme

Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Lyme this Christmas. Visit the house every day from 29 November to Christmas Eve and celebrate Christmas with magnificent and unusual beasts discovering winter traditions. Listen to local choirs or book a festive afternoon tea.

A family using props to take festive selfies

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A magical family Christmas at Quarry Bank

This Christmas at Quarry Bank you are invited to bring the whole family to enjoy the magic and wonder of the festive season.

A herd of deer gather in the snow in the Dunham Massey Park.

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Dunham Massey at Christmastime

Celebrate Christmastime with a day out at Dunham Massey. Enjoy festive events and winter walks or pre-book a Christmas Lunch in the Stables Restaurant.

A gold heart and red stocking Christmas decoration in the branches of a Christmas tree

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Christmas days out at Speke Hall

Experience an enchanting family Christmas and the joys of festive music at Speke Hall. From a magical retelling of the Twelve Days of Christmas inside the Tudor house, to a family walk in the grounds to listen to festive melodies, there is a whole host of family-friendly things to do throughout the season.

A jester, dressed in yellow and black with matching hat and astride a red hobbyhorse, greets visitors at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire

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Christmas at Little Moreton Hall

Experience Christmas traditions of the past in rooms decorated for Christmases of different eras at the moated Tudor manor house of Little Moreton Hall, on three December weekends.

Christmas decorations in the Mansion, Tatton Park, Cheshire

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Christmas at Tatton Park

Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park, a magical festive wonderland nestled in the heart of Cheshire. This year, immerse yourself in a festive experience like no other, where the historic mansion transforms into the well loved story of The Wizard of Oz, plus much more in the gardens, farm and stableyard throughout the Christmas season.

Father Christmas giving a present to a young girl

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Christmas at Rufford Old Hall

Meet Father Christmas in his festive grotto here at Rufford Old Hall. Admire Lancashire’s finest Tudor building as it's transformed by the sights, sounds and scents of a traditional Victorian Christmas.

Multicoloured lights projected along a stone wall, with a projection of a stag at its centre. There are two people standing off to the right, admiring the lights.

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Winter at Sizergh

There’s winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 22 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones as you follow immersive light and sound installations, discover a story of Christmas past in the House, and get creative with festive crafts in the Great Barn. Whatever it is you get stuck into, there are sure to be magical moments as you immerse yourself in Winter at Sizergh.

Visitors wearing woolly hats walking in the snow. in front of the Cage at Lyme, Cheshire

Winter walks

Winter has a beauty of its own, with the landscape transformed by dustings of frost, blankets of snow and the golden glow of low sunlight. Through leafless trees, you’ll see new views and distant horizons. Wildlife is easier to spot in the stillness of a winter woodland and, after a long walk on a chilly day, there’s the promise a cosy hot chocolate and treat in the café.

A woman wearing a colourful scarf looks down at a wicker Christmas hamper filled with tins, packets and jars wrapped in clear plastic and tied with a sparkly red ribbon. Lights twinkle on shelves of goods in soft focus behind her.

Festive food and shopping

Avoid the hustle and bustle of the high street to find local handmade treasures and festive treats in our National Trust shops. They're a great place to start for gift inspiration. And no visit is complete without tucking into a seasonal bite-to-eat in one of our cosy cafés – did someone say turkey roll with all the trimmings?

The silhouette of a family walking beside two giant illuminated deer installations

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Christmas at Dunham Massey

The festive light trail at Dunham Massey features beautiful walk-through light installations, joyful Christmas music, and seasonal food and drink. Ideal for all ages and abilities, this iconic trail is the perfect place to share special moments with those you love.