Lapland Manchester Lapland Manchester is an immersive Christmas experience that brings the magic of a traditional Lapland village to the North West. While it’s often referred to as “Manchester” due to its proximity, the event actually takes place at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire that is transformed into a magical winter wonderland Rather than being a simple Christmas attraction, Lapland Manchester offers a fully immersive journey, combining theatre, set design, and hands-on experiences to...

Top Tips & Info for Visiting Lapland Manchester Visiting Lapland Manchester is like stepping into a festive winter wonderland but a little planning can make all the difference. It’s an expensive experience, so you’ll want to make the most of every moment. In this guide, I’m sharing my top tips and helpful information so you know what to expect, what to take, and how to keep the day stress-free, helping you relax, soak it all in, and have the best time possible. Top Tips for Visiting Lapland...

Room on the Broom Trail - Delamere Forest This brand new Julia Donaldson Room on the Broom trail will be at Delamere Forest for the whole of 2026. The trail has replacing the popular Stick Man trail which was there is 2025. It is short 1 mile loop with interactive boards and fun for all the family and perfect if you love the book just as much as I do. Along the way, children will: ✨ Join the Witch and her friends on a thrilling woodland quest 🧢 Help track down her lost hat, bow and wand 🪄...

Knypersley Reservoir Walk Tucked away in Greenway Bank Country Park just south-east of Biddulph, Knypersley Reservoir is a great walk for all the family. It’s ideal if you enjoy being by the water but want a route that keeps everyone interested, especially children. The paths are easy to follow and there’s plenty to see along the way, including finding the Rapunzel Tower hidden among the trees, along with a secret waterfall. Top Info 👣 Circular Walk 🥾 A flat 3.5km route 💦 Waterfalls and a...

Knutcraft Pottery Painting Cafe Knutcraft is a pottery painting café tucked away in the characterful Ruskin Rooms on Drury Lane in Knutsford, Cheshire. It feels like a little creative hideaway which is light, welcoming, and instantly calming, with tables laid out with colourful paints that make you want to sit down and start creating straight away. Not only does it offer paint-a-pot sessions, but it also runs toddler and home educator sessions, birthday parties, and adults-only evenings,...

Tatton Park Mansion at Christmas Tatton Park Mansion at Christmas feels like stepping straight into a grand Victorian holiday card. The long drive up to the historic estate becomes part of the experience, spotting the deer, autumn leaves dropping from the trees, and the stately neo-classical façade of the mansion. Before you even reach the door, the air carries the laughter of children on the carousel and the smells of mulled spices from the seasonal food stalls in the stable yard. Inside the...