Northwich is gearing up for a magical Christmas season with activities and attractions to delight residents and visitors of all ages. Festivities officially launch on Saturday, November 23rd with the annual Christmas Extravaganza, which starts at 11am, filling the town with holiday cheer. Visitors can enjoy free activities such as a Christmas Crazy Golf course, a bustling craft village, face painting and plenty of family-friendly games. One of the key attractions will be Santa’s sleigh, which promises memorable photo opportunities and excitement for children eager to meet Santa himself.
For those who want to pick up some stocking fillers and gifts, a Christmas Market featuring 15 different stalls will be in situ at Apple Market Place, including sweet treats, homewares, jewellery and much more. Fantastic Chef Nigel Brown will also be cooking up a storm in FREE cookery demos.
As dusk settles, the town will come alive with a spectacular lantern parade, starting at Waitrose at 5pm and leading to the highly anticipated Christmas lights switch-on in Barons Square at 5:30pm. A dazzling fireworks display will follow at 6pm, illuminating the skies and marking the start of the season in Northwich.
The Christmas Extravaganza also sees the launch of the Christmas Trail. Hidden across the town in shop windows will be 17 letters – together they spell a festive phrase. Visitors simply have to find the letters and work out the phrase, then submit their answer, along with contact details, for a chance to win great prizes.
For even more winter excitement, an indoor ice rink will be open for skating at Barons Quay (between H&M and The Entertainer) from November 30th to December 1st. Each session lasts 30 minutes, and pre-booked tickets are essential! With a dedicated SEND session on Sunday 1st December the rink is sure to be a hit with all.
Shoppers can explore the final Artisan Market of 2024 on December 9th, where unique holiday gifts and seasonal treats from lots of fantastic independent traders will be available. Additionally, Northwich venues will host an array of themed performances, carol singing, and special entertainment throughout December, creating a festive atmosphere for families and friends.
Santa’s Grotto also makes a welcome return, courtesy of Northwich Rotary. Located by H&M, the Grotto will be in situ every Saturday from November 23rd, with the last date Saturday December 21st. Each meeting with Santa lasts 5 minutes and tickets are £7.50 per child. To book tickets, please click here.
To book tickets for the Ice Rink, please click here.
For further details on the schedule of activities, please visit Christmas in Northwich
Bea’s Place – Halloween Play Party, October 27th, 2pm-4pm
Head to PlayCafe and family hub Bea’s Place for their not-so-spooky Halloween party! Tickets are £15 per child and include PlayCafe access, party games, a party bag, snacks, drinks and a prize for the best dressed.
To book tickets, please head to www.beasplace.co.uk.
Wild Tots – Spooky Potion’s Workshop, October 29th, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm
This Halloween, Wild Tots have teamed up with The Mini Makery to put on a range of fantastic events, including their Spooky Potion’s Workshop, which is FREE to attend!
Head to Barons Quay website to secure your tickets.
Wild Tots – Pumpkin Painting, October 31st, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm
It’s easier than carving and a lot more fun! Head to Wild Tots for their Pumpkin Painting sessions with The Mini Makery, which are FREE to attend.
Head to Barons Quay website to secure your tickets.
Wild Tots – Slime Workshop, November 1st, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm
Every kid loves slime and even moreso at Halloween! And what better than when surrounded by lots of other slime-loving children! Hosted by The Mini Makery, this is also FREE to attend.
Head to Barons Quay website to secure your tickets.
Abda’s – Halloween Kid’s Craft Club, October 31st, 9am-4pm
Taking place all day at Abda’s – Coffee, Cake, Culture, children can craft away to their heart’s content! For £5, children will receive a craft kit and blackcurrant/orange squash and will be able to get creative upstairs in Abda’s event space. The morning is a supervised session, meaning parents can relax downstairs with a coffee and piece of cake!
Places can be pre-booked on www.abdas.co.uk
Memorial Court – Hotel Halloween, October 30th, 2pm
Get Ready to “Boo-gie” Down at Hotel Halloween – A Sing-Along Spooktacular for all the family!
Join the fun at “Hotel Halloween,” a new musical extravaganza filled with quirky characters, sing-along pop tunes, and interactive thrills.
Follow Archie and Summer as they check into a magical hotel where ghosts sing, monsters have meltdowns, and magic abounds.
Click here to book your tickets.
Memorial Court – Hotel Halloween, October 30th, 2pm
Get Ready to “Boo-gie” Down at Hotel Halloween – A Sing-Along Spooktacular for all the family!
Join the fun at “Hotel Halloween,” a new musical extravaganza filled with quirky characters, sing-along pop tunes, and interactive thrills.
Follow Archie and Summer as they check into a magical hotel where ghosts sing, monsters have meltdowns, and magic abounds.
Click here to book your tickets.
Memorial Court – Halloween Pool Party, October 31st, 1.15pm-2.15pm
Back by popular demand, jump in and make a splash at Memorial Court’s Halloween Pool Party!
Pre-book your tickets at www.brioleisure.org/bookings/leisure-bookings
Temple Bar – Halloween Ornament Painting – throughout half-term
Taking place throughout the half-term week, head to Temple Bar’s social channels to find out more about their Halloween Ornament Painting sessions.
For Adults
Grape & Bean – Spookulele 3, October 31st, 7pm
Head to the best fancy dress party in Northwich and join the Ukelele Club to celebrate their 3rd birthday in the most spooktacular fashion!
Temple Bar – Edible Cooking Painting, October 30th
Offering the perfect combination of cooking, painting and drinking – this is a lovely way to see in Halloween!
The Dockyard – Ceramic Skull Painting, November 1st, 6-7pm
Get your freak on with some ceramic skull painting, brought to you by The Mini Makery. Tickets are £10pp and need to be booked in advance.
Head to Barons Quay website to secure your tickets.
The Salty Dog – Halloween Bash, November 1st
Fancy being lead vocals at a Halloween do? At The Salty Dog, they’ve got back-up vocals to support you and singers get free entry!
Barons – Halloween Karaoke Party, November 1st, 7pm
Karaoke and fancy dress are the order of the day at Barons! The more ghoulish the better (on the outfits as opposed to the vocals! :))
Shop til you drop – make your home the spookiest in Northwich!
If you want to make your home the house that all trick and treaters want to go to, there’s plenty of places to pick up some Halloween décor.
Twisted Earth
From pumpkin lanterns to skull mugs, fancy dress outfits and dancing ghosts, there’s enough Halloween goodies in Twisted Earth to decorate every house in Northwich!
Dante’s Boutique
From spells to divination sets and decorations aplenty, head to Dante’s Boutique to enjoy the magic of Halloween!
B&M
With talking pumpkins, cackling witches, party plates, trick or treat sweets and lots more, you’ll be spoilt for choice at B&M.
Home Bargains
Halloween has well and truly come to Home Bargains, with decorations galore, alongside pumpkin carving kits, keep out signs, creepy masks, there’s everything you need to kit yourself out!
Ryman’s
Shoppers can now get into the Halloween spirit with Ryman’s new Halloween range featuring frightening decorations and party supplies to create a memorable celebration!
