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Carol services, Christingles and nativities near Timperley 2026

There are 17 carol services and concerts within 45 minutes of Timperley this Christmas, 12 of them free. The nearest is Scratch Nativity Service at St George's Church (10 min, Sun 13 Dec). 1 is selling fast or sold out.

Updated . We look for new ones every week and add them as they're announced.

Week of Monday 30 November 1

Week of Monday 7 December 5

Carols in the Courtyard at Bramall Hall Bramall Hall courtyard, Bramhall, Stockport · 25 min Fri 11 Dec (hall 6.45pm, choir 7.30pm) and Sun 13 Dec (5.15pm start)£14.79 a child, adults £14.79 · £59.16 for a family of four
Family Carols at Manchester Cathedral Manchester Cathedral, Manchester city centre · 25 min Sat 12 Dec, 7.30pm-9.30pm£6.13 a child, adults £13.70 · £39.66 for a family of four

Week of Monday 14 December 6

Scratch Nativity with carols St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey, Ashton upon Mersey · 15 min Sunday 20 December, 9.30am (about an hour)Free

Week of Monday 21 December 5

Christingle making afternoon St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey, Ashton upon Mersey · 15 min Wednesday 23 December, 3–5pmFree
Christmas Eve Christingle services (three sittings) St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey, Ashton upon Mersey · 15 min Thursday 24 December at 3pm (doors 2.30pm, no booking), 4.15pm and 5.30pm (seats bookable from 4 December); each about 45 minutesFree

Free carol services and concerts 12

By area 17

Nearest areas first.

In Trafford (Altrincham, Ashton upon Mersey, Davyhulme)

9

In Cheshire East (Knutsford)

2

In Manchester (Wythenshawe)

4

Further afield

2

Every one side by side

The same list as a table, nearest first. A dash means the organiser doesn't say.

WhatWhenPriceBooking
Scratch Nativity ServiceSt George's Church · 10 min Sun 13 Dec 2026 Free No booking
Carols by Candlelight with brass band and Festival ChoirSt George's Church · 10 min Sat 19 Dec 2026 Free No booking
Christingle servicesSt George's Church · 10 min Thu 24 Dec 2026 Free No booking
Carol Service at St Mary MagdaleneSt Mary Magdalene Church · 15 min Sun 13 Dec 2026 Free No booking needed
Scratch Nativity with carolsSt Mary Magdalene Church · 15 min Sun 20 Dec 2026 Free No booking
Traditional carol service at St Richard's, Peel HallSt Richard of Chichester Church · 15 min Sun 20 Dec 2026 Free No booking needed
Christingle making afternoonSt Mary Magdalene Church · 15 min Wed 23 Dec 2026 Free No booking
Christmas Eve Christingle servicesSt Mary Magdalene Church · 15 min Thu 24 Dec 2026 Free –
Carols by Candlelight at St Mary's, DavyhulmeSt Mary the Virgin · 20 min Sun 20 Dec 2026 Free; all welcome No booking needed
Crib Service at St Mary's, DavyhulmeSt Mary the Virgin · 20 min Thu 24 Dec 2026 Free; all welcome No booking needed
Stableyard Carolling at Tatton ParkTatton Park · 22 min Sun 20 Dec 2026 Free event; parkland vehicle entry applies No booking
Carols in the Courtyard at Bramall HallBramall Hall courtyard · 25 min 11–13 Dec 2026 From £14.79 On sale
Family Carols at Manchester CathedralManchester Cathedral · 25 min Sat 12 Dec 2026 From £6.13 On sale
Knutsford Crib Service and Carol Sing-a-LongPrincess Street · 25 min Sat 12 Dec 2026 Free; mince pies and soft drinks served No booking needed
Hallé Carol ConcertThe Bridgewater Hall · 25 min 19–20 Dec 2026 From £28.45 Selling fast
Christmas Carol Singalong with Jonathan Cohen and Louise DearmanThe Bridgewater Hall · 25 min Wed 23 Dec 2026 From £26.75 On sale
Together in Song: The Joshua Tree Carol ConcertChester Cathedral Sat 5 Dec 2026 £5-£40 depending on seat and ticket type On sale

Questions parents ask

Where's the nearest carol service or concert to Timperley?

The nearest to Timperley are Scratch Nativity Service (Altrincham, Sun 13 Dec, 10 min), Carols by Candlelight with brass band and Festival Choir (Altrincham, Sat 19 Dec, 10 min) and Christingle services (Altrincham, Thu 24 Dec, 10 min).

Are there free carol services and concerts?

Yes. 12 carol services and concerts listed here are free (some ask for a donation). The nearest are Scratch Nativity Service (Altrincham, Sun 13 Dec, 10 min), Carols by Candlelight with brass band and Festival Choir (Altrincham, Sat 19 Dec, 10 min) and Christingle services (Altrincham, Thu 24 Dec, 10 min). There are 12 in all, listed under Free.