SEASONAL · 28 NOV - 20 DEC
8 NEW THIS WEEKChristmas, done properly 🎄
Grottos, light trails, pantos and festive farm days across Preston, from the first switch-on to Twelfth Night, with the dates, prices and ages that organisers publish.
PICK YOUR KIND OF MAGIC
What sort of Christmas are you after?
Everything on this page is filed by what it is, going on the organiser's own description. Some things fit more than one, so we've put each where it sits best.
Santa & grottos
Little ones · book early
Grottos, breakfasts with Santa and the elves that come with them.
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Lights & trails
All ages · wrap up
Illuminated trails, lantern walks and the big switch-ons.
None listed yet
Shows & pantos
Ages 3+ · oh yes it is
Pantomimes, festive theatre, carols and Christmas cinema.
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If you only book three things
One per venue, soonest first. Grottos and light trails sell out first.
🎅 SANTA & GROTTOSStory Time with Santa
The Whitaker · 5-6 December · daily
Story Time with Santa is on at The Whitaker in Rossendale on 5th and 6th December 2026.
See listingDetails
🎭 SHOWS & PANTOSCarols by Candlelight
Samlesbury Hall · Fri 11 December
Carols by Candlelight is a Christmas music event at Samlesbury Hall on 11 December 2026.
See listingDetails
Vegas Christmas Party Nights
The Big One · 4-19 December · daily
An evening of glitz and glamour at Pleasure Beach Resort's Vegas Christmas Party Nights, running 4th to 19th December.
from £25Details
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS · 21 DEC - 1 JAN
A plan for every day of the Christmas holidays
- Mon210 on
Nothing listed yet.
- Tue220 on
Nothing listed yet.
- Wed230 on
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- Thu240 on
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- Fri250 on
Christmas itself. Nothing listed yet.
- Sat260 on
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- Sun270 on
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- Mon280 on
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- Tue290 on
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- Wed300 on
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- Thu310 on
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- Fri10 on
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EVERYTHING ON
12 things on for Christmas 2026
Santa & grottos · 3
5-6 December · daily
Story Time with Santa
The Whitaker · Rossendale
Story Time with Santa is on at The Whitaker in Rossendale on 5th and 6th December 2026.
12-20 December · daily
Breakfast with Santa at Brockholes Nature Reserve
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston
Breakfast with Santa runs at Brockholes Nature Reserve from 12 to 20 December 2026.
Sat 12 December · 10:00
Christmas Open Day
Fireground · Rochdale
Christmas Open Day at Fireground museum in Rochdale, with a special visit from Santa Claus.
Shows & pantos · 1
Everything else · 8
28-29 November · daily
Christmas Fair Weekend
Samlesbury Hall · Preston
A Christmas fair weekend at Samlesbury Hall in Lancashire, running 28 and 29 November 2026.
Indoors
- from £25
4-19 December · daily
Vegas Christmas Party Nights
The Big One · Blackpool · up to age 11
An evening of glitz and glamour at Pleasure Beach Resort's Vegas Christmas Party Nights, running 4th to 19th December.
- Free
5-6 December · daily
Winterfest
The Whitaker · Rossendale
A seasonal event at The Whitaker in Rossendale on 5th and 6th December 2026.
Thu 10 December
Heritage Talk: Christmas Traditions Through the Ages
The Whitaker · Rossendale
A heritage talk at The Whitaker exploring Christmas Traditions Through the Ages.
Mon 14 December · 10:00
Acorn Farm Christmas Markets
Acorn Farm · Liverpool
A festive Christmas market at Acorn Farm with local traders selling sweet treats and handcrafted gifts.
FreeMon 14 December · 19:30
Christmas Social
Mount Sion Steam Crane · Manchester
A festive social evening for the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal Society, looking back at the year's achievements.
Thu 17 December
Christmas Cracker Workshop
The Whitaker · Rossendale
A Christmas-themed craft workshop at The Whitaker making festive crackers, part of its adult and heritage programme.
Sat 19 December
Brockholes Winter Celebration
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston
An evening of fire, fun and Saturnalia-inspired winter festivities at Brockholes Nature Reserve.
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