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The Christmas events still taking place in Manchester to get you in the festive spirit
How to get in the festive spirit in tier 3…
Some festive events will still be taking place across Manchester despite Tier 3 restrictions.
Over the festive period, up to three households can gather in the five-day Christmas plan set out by the government.
And despite the Tier 3 restrictions across Greater Manchester, some festive events can still take place.
Be sure to check with the event organisers before you travel as everything is subject to change and it could be last minute!
Lightopia
Lightopia
Taking over Heaton Park, Lightopia has announced they will continue the twinkling event from December 2nd until January 10th. They will be following the rule of six across the event. Tickets are £20 for adults and £13 for children.
The Parking Lot Social
The Parking Lot Social’s Winter Festival
Drive-in pantomime performances are taking over intu Trafford Centre, with food delivered right to your car as well as winter warmers like hot chocolate and gingerbread men. Tickets cost £37.38 per car and you will get a full refund if the event has to be cancelled.
ChristmasCity
ChristmasCity
Another drive-in event but this time showcasing all your favourite Christmas films including a selection of ‘Nice’ films for kids such as The Grinch and Elf, as well as ‘Naughty’ films for adults like Bad Santa and Die Hard.
There will also be live actors as you pass through Santa’s mailroom tunnel, Santa’s House and the elf workshop. Tickets cost £40 per car.
Dunham Massey National Trust
Christmas at Dunham Massey
Another Christmas light trail, Dunham Massey will be taken over with a glittering festive winter wonderland. You’ll be ale to get mulled wine and hot chocolate as you take in the sights. Family tickets cost £60, adults cost £20 and children cost £13 with kids under the age of under two going free.
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Car Park Panto
The best way to get your panto kick this year is via a car park! Taking over AJ Bell Stadium in Salford on December 26th and 27th, expect five productions of Horrible Christmas across two days from Horrible Histories and Birmingham Stage Company. Tickets are £47 per car (plus £2.50 booking fee).
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Manchester’s Virtual Christmas Light Switch On
Three of Manchester’s NHS frontline workers will be switching on the lights this week while it is live streamed across the city. Exact details are yet to be confirmed so keep your eyes peeled!
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Santa’s Grotto
Book a virtual trip to Santa’s Grotto in Lapland via the magic of video calls. You’ll get a fully personalised HD video experience and you can add on multiple guests so the whole family gets to experience the special occasion. Tickets are on sale now with dates from November 28th to December 20th.