Christmas Events in Manchester 2020
Discover which Manchester Christmas events will still be going ahead under the new tier 3 restrictions.
With the announcement of the new tier 3 for Manchester, the run-up to Christmas will be a little different this year. Although lots of Christmas events have had no choice but to cancel, there are some great events that are still able to go ahead. Here are our top picks of Christmas events in Manchester for 2020.
If you have already booked tickets to a Christmas event please check with the organiser to establish if it will still be going ahead.
Christmas at Cockfields Farm – 5th to 18th December 2020.
Although Cockfields Farm has had to cancel their North Pole Adventure due to the new restrictions, they have announced that are doing a Santa On The Farm event. You will get to see Santa and receive a quality soft toy and a gingerbread decorating kit, see Santa’s reindeer and enjoy the play equipment.
See here for details of Santa On The Farm at Cockfields and how to book see here.
Lightopia – Thursday 3rd December 2020 to Sunday 10th January 2021
Taking place outdoor in Heaton Park, Lightopia offers a unique interactive and immersive lights and lanterns. With the stunningGrade I-listed Heaton Hall as its sparkling backdrop you can expect a 10-metre illuminated Christmas tree, pass by Santa’s sleigh and make your own festive soundtrack with a giant interactive walking piano. This year they are offering new installations and a new route to make it safer for visitors and the rule of six will apply.
See here for more details and how to book tickets to Lightopia at Heaton Park.
Broad Oak Christmas Hearts Trail, Didsbury 5th December 2020 to 4th January 2021
Enjoy a lovely family walk at the Broad Oak Christmas Hearts Trail. Grab a map and go on the hunt for the hearts in Fletcher Moss Park .
For more information about the Christmas Hearts Trail see here.
Christmas Drive-in Cinema, Christmas City – 4th to 31st December 2020
Enjoy a classic Christmas film at this fun Christmas Drive-In cinema at Event City. Along with a great film, Christmascity will be offering live socially distanced entertainment whilst you can watch from your own car. Films will include favourites such as Elf, Home Alone, Polar Express and many more.
For the full list of films at the Christmas, Drive-In cinema see here.
Christmas at Dunham Massey 3rd December 2020 to 10th January 2021
It has been confirmed that The Christmas Light Trail will be able to continue with the new restrictions. Expect giant glittering deer, stunning tree canopies, giant sculptures and lots more. The lights will be set to Christmas music sponsored by Sony Music, plus there will be the chance to purchase mulled wine or hot chocolate and keep your eyes peeled for Father Christmas along the way. Although tickets before Christmas have currently sold out, cancellations may come available and there are still tickets for the January dates. Check out our review of Christmas at Dunham here.
See here for details on how to book Christmas at Dunham Massey here.
Father Christmas’ Reindeer Lodge, Trafford Centre 2nd to 24th December 2020
Meet Father Christmas and his magical reindeer Norbert at Trafford Centre this Christmas. Meet Norbert, collect magical reindeer food, and see Father Christmas and collect a gift.
See here for more details and how to book.
The Parking Lot Social, Trafford Centre 3rd to 8th December 2020
Enjoy a festive film, a panto and lots more festive fun from the comfort of your own car at the Parking lot social.
See here for more details about the Parking Lot Social here.
For those around Manchester
For those in the Cheshire Area and where the tier restrictions allow.
Totally Christmas, Shrigley Hall
Enjoy a socially distanced Christmas trail with Totally Christmas. Expect 10 Christmas themed rooms, clues to solve, see Father Christmas and receive a gift.
See here for more details and how to book.
A Christmas Trail, Holly’s Festive Feast, Tatton Park – 28th November 2020 to 3rd January 2020
Head to the Tatton Park Gardens to help Holly the Hare find her invitation to the festive feast by solving the clues. Plus there will be some great picture opportunities.
See here for full details about the Tatton Park Christmas Trail
