Mr Bear's Christmas - author storytime
Pear Tree Books, Tarporley · 45 min
Sat 3pm; free but ticket required to manage numbersSold outFree
Christmas with toddlers near Timperley 2026
There are 32 Christmas outings for under-5s within 45 minutes of Timperley this Christmas, 1 of them free. The nearest is Baby's First Santa Visit at The Dunham Barn (15 min, from Wed 9 Dec). 4 are selling fast or sold out. These are the ones the organiser pitches at babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers.
Updated . We look for new ones every week and add them as they're announced.
Nothing matches all of those.
Week of Monday 16 November 2
Story Time With Santa (30-minute storytelling sessions)
Alford Hall Sports and Social Club, Warrington · 30 min
Sun 12–3pm, 30-minute sessions£7.50–£8.52 a child
Week of Monday 30 November 4
Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo Adventure (ages 3-5)
Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington · 35 min
Mon 30 Nov, 10.30am–12pm£10–25
A Very Merry Minifest
Z-arts, Hulme, Manchester · 20 min
Sat 5 Dec, 11am and 2pm; about 1 hour; ages 2 to 8£10–25
Dear Santa Claus: Christmas Grotto at Delamere Station House
Delamere Station House, Delamere Forest, Northwich · 45 min
Sat 5 Dec 11.30am-1.30pm confirmed on the organiser's Eventbrite (15-minute slots, arrive 10 min early); listing also shows Sun 6 Dec from 9.30am£11.50–£13.17 a child, adults freeOn sale Sun 29 Nov 12.30am
Santa meet and greet at Feast at the Mills (cookies, treat bag, Polar Express film)
Feast At The Mills, Cotton Works, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan · 40 min
Sun 6 Dec, 1pm to 3pm£15 a child, adults free · £30 for a family of four
Week of Monday 7 December 4
Story Time with Santa and Mrs Claus
The Dunham Barn, Dunham Massey · 15 min
Thu 10 Dec, 11am-12.30pm£22.38 a child, one adult included
Christmas Elves Workshop
Adventure Forest Play Centre, Trafford Park · 20 min
Saturday 12 December; time not given (shown when you book)£10–25
Lunch with Father Christmas
Piccolo Bar and Restaurant, Gatley · 20 min
Sat 12 Dec, 12pm-2.30pm£11.55 a child, adults free · £23.10 for a family of four
Santa's singalong at the Christmas Village, St Matthew's Stretford
St Matthew's Community Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford · 20 min
Sat 12 Dec, fair 11am–4pm; Santa 1–3pm£5.04 a child, adults free · £10.08 for a family of four
Week of Monday 14 December 6
Little Bears Christmas Party
Adventure Forest Play Centre, Trafford Park · 20 min
Friday 18 December; time not given (the usual Little Bears morning runs 9.15–11.15am)£10–25
ComedySportz Improvised Panto (Tots) - SOLD OUT
Waterside Arts, Sale · 15 min
Sat 19 Dec, 2.30pm, 75 mins, ages 6 and underSold outUnder £10
Tea with Santa
Adventure Forest Play Centre, Trafford Park · 20 min
Saturday 19 December; time not given (shown when you book)£28 a child, adults £5 · £66 for a family of four
Breakfast with Santa at The Joshua Bradley (Hyde)
The Joshua Bradley and Bluebell Suite, Hyde · 35 min
Sat 19 Dec, 10am to 12 noonSold out£10–25
Breakfast with Santa (SEN)
Adventure Forest Play Centre, Trafford Park · 20 min
Sunday 20 December; time not given (shown when you book)£28 a child, adults free · £56 for a family of fourSEN session
Week of Monday 21 December 1
Breakfast with Santa at April's Kitchen
April's Kitchen, 37 Regent Street, Knutsford · 25 min
Wed 23 Dec, 9am to 11am£27.80 a child, adults £10 · £55.60 for a family of four
Week of Monday 28 December 1
Raver Tots NYE family daytime rave
Escape to Freight Island, Manchester · 25 min
Thu 31 Dec, 12.30-2pm; adults enter only with a child£10–25
On through the season 14
Runs of more than a week and weekly sessions, nearest first.
Baby's First Santa Visit at The Dunham Barn
The Dunham Barn, Altrincham · 15 min
Short 10-minute visits for babies and very young children, from 2.30pm; check Eventbrite for all slots. Bring your own camera.£11.55 a child, 2 adults included · £23.10 for a family of fourSold out
Baby and Toddler Festive Play Session with Father Christmas
Quarry Bank, Styal, Wilmslow · 15 min
Thu 10, Fri 11, Thu 17 and Fri 18 Dec; ages 6 months to 5 years, older children welcome£15 a child, adults free · £30 for a family of four
A Very Messy Christmas
The Lowry, Salford Quays · 18 min
Wed 23 Dec to Sun 3 Jan, matinee performances; a sensory show for ages 0 to 3, baby-friendly£10–25
Meet Father Christmas in the Power Hall
Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield, Manchester · 25 min
Sat-Sun 21-22, 28-29 Nov, 5-6, 12-13 Dec; daily Wed 16-Wed 23 Dec£15 a child, 2 adults included · £30 for a family of four
Shiny Christmas (show for babies and toddlers, ages 0–4)
Z-arts, Hulme · 25 min
Fri 11 to Wed 30 Dec; 10.15am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm on most days (not every day has all three); 50 minutes; ages 0 to 4£10–25
Tiny Tots Christmas Party (ages 1–3)
Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury · 30 min
Tue 1, Wed 2, Tue 8, Wed 9, Tue 15 and Wed 16 Dec, 9.30–10.30am, in the family area of the Fresh Approach restaurant£19.99 a child
Breakfast with Santa at The General Elliot (breakfast, Santa in a festive tipi, present)
The General Elliot, Croft, Warrington · 30 min
Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec; slots from 9:45am£15 a child, adults free · £30 for a family of four
Breakfast with Santa at Bolton Garden Centre
Bolton Garden Centre, Deane, Bolton · 35 min
Selected mornings 5 to 24 Dec£16.99 a child, adults £11.99 · £57.96 for a family of four
Sammy the Snowman's Christmas Surprise (Octagon and The Big Tiny)
Octagon Theatre, Bolton · 35 min
Wed 9 to Thu 24 Dec (no shows 18 or 19 Dec); 11am and 1pm most days, also 3pm on 12, 14, 16, 21 and 23 Dec; Sun 20 Dec 12.30pm and 3.30pm; Thu 24 Dec 11.30am and 1.30pm; age 3+£10–25
Santa's Grotto
Wheelock Hall Farm, Wheelock, Sandbach · 45 min
Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20, Mon 21, Tue 22 and Wed 23 December; 5-minute grotto slots through the day, farm open 9am–6.30pm£25 a child, adults £2.99 · £50.98 for a family of four
Christmas at Cotebrook: Santa's Grotto at the Shire Horse Centre
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, Cotebrook, near Tarporley · 45 min
Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Dec; farm open 10am to 5pm£17.50 a child, adults £12 · £59 for a family of four
Santa & Steam Specials
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway, Rudyard, near Leek · 45 min
Sat/Sun 12, 13, 19 & 20 Dec 2026; experience lasts 60-90 mins, train leaves 10 mins after ticket time£23.50 a child, adults £23.50 · £94 for a family of four
The Princess & The Frog (interactive Christmas show, ages 3-8)
Buxton Opera House · 45 min
Sat 12 - Wed 23 Dec; 1 hour, no interval; showtimes on the venue siteRelaxed Sun 13 Dec£10–25
Breakfast with Santa at Tarporley Garden Centre
Tarporley Garden Centre, Cotebrook, Tarporley · 45 min
Selected dates including Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20 and Thu 24 Dec; baby and toddler sessions on weekdays£16.99 a child, adults £11.99 · £57.96 for a family of four
Free Christmas outings for under-5s 1
- Mr Bear's Christmas - author storytime Tarporley · Sat 21 Nov · 45 min · Free
By area 32
Nearest areas first.
In Salford (Glazebury)
2
- A Very Messy Christmas Salford Quays · until Sun 3 Jan · 18 min
- Tiny Tots Christmas Party Glazebury · until Wed 16 Dec · 30 min
In Trafford (Altrincham, Dunham Massey, Sale, Stretford)
8
- Baby's First Santa Visit at The Dunham Barn Altrincham · until Tue 22 Dec · 15 min
- Story Time with Santa and Mrs Claus Dunham Massey · Thu 10 Dec · 15 min
- ComedySportz Improvised Panto Sale · Sat 19 Dec · 15 min
- Christmas Elves Workshop Trafford Park · Sat 12 Dec · 20 min
- Santa's singalong at the Christmas Village, St Matthew's Stretford Stretford · Sat 12 Dec · 20 min
- Little Bears Christmas Party Trafford Park · Fri 18 Dec · 20 min
- Tea with Santa Trafford Park · Sat 19 Dec · 20 min
- Breakfast with Santa Trafford Park · Sun 20 Dec · 20 min
In Stockport (Gatley)
1
- Lunch with Father Christmas Gatley · Sat 12 Dec · 20 min
In Cheshire East (Styal, Knutsford, Wheelock)
4
- Baby and Toddler Festive Play Session with Father Christmas Styal · until Fri 18 Dec · 15 min
- Breakfast with Frozen Friends Knutsford · Sun 20 Dec · 25 min
- Breakfast with Santa at April's Kitchen Knutsford · Wed 23 Dec · 25 min
- Santa's Grotto Wheelock · until Wed 23 Dec · 45 min
In Manchester (Hulme, Castlefield)
4
- A Very Merry Minifest Hulme · Sat 5 Dec · 20 min
- Meet Father Christmas in the Power Hall Castlefield · until Wed 23 Dec · 25 min
- Shiny Christmas Hulme · until Wed 30 Dec · 25 min
- Raver Tots NYE family daytime rave Manchester · Thu 31 Dec · 25 min
In Warrington (Croft)
3
- Story Time With Santa Warrington · Sun 22 Nov · 30 min
- Breakfast with Santa at The General Elliot Croft · until Sun 13 Dec · 30 min
- Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo Adventure Warrington · Mon 30 Nov · 35 min
In Bolton (Deane)
2
- Breakfast with Santa at Bolton Garden Centre Deane · until Thu 24 Dec · 35 min
- Sammy the Snowman's Christmas Surprise Bolton · until Thu 24 Dec · 35 min
In Cheshire West and Chester (Tarporley, Delamere Forest, Cotebrook)
4
- Mr Bear's Christmas - author storytime Tarporley · Sat 21 Nov · 45 min · Free
- Dear Santa Claus: Christmas Grotto at Delamere Station House Delamere Forest · Sat 5 Dec · 45 min
- Christmas at Cotebrook: Santa's Grotto at the Shire Horse Centre Cotebrook · until Sun 20 Dec · 45 min
- Breakfast with Santa at Tarporley Garden Centre Cotebrook · until Thu 24 Dec · 45 min
Further afield
4
- Breakfast with Santa at The Joshua Bradley Hyde · Sat 19 Dec · 35 min
- Santa meet and greet at Feast at the Mills Wigan · Sun 6 Dec · 40 min
- Santa & Steam Specials Rudyard · until Sun 20 Dec · 45 min
- The Princess & The Frog Buxton · until Wed 23 Dec · 45 min
Every one side by side
The same list as a table, nearest first. A dash means the organiser doesn't say.
| What | When | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby's First Santa Visit at The Dunham BarnThe Dunham Barn · 15 min | 9–22 Dec 2026 | From £11.55 | Sold out |
| Story Time with Santa and Mrs ClausThe Dunham Barn · 15 min | Thu 10 Dec 2026 | From £22.38 | On sale |
| Baby and Toddler Festive Play Session with Father ChristmasQuarry Bank · 15 min | 10–18 Dec 2026 | From £15 | On sale |
| ComedySportz Improvised PantoWaterside Arts · 15 min | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | £6 adult, £4 child | Sold out |
| A Very Messy ChristmasThe Lowry · 18 min | 23 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | Prices and age guidance not readable - thelowry.com event pages were behind a queue system when checked | – |
| A Very Merry MinifestZ-arts · 20 min | Sat 5 Dec 2026 | £10 (20% off for Bright Sparks members) | On sale |
| Christmas Elves WorkshopAdventure Forest Play Centre · 20 min | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Price on booking; includes two hours of play, a Christmas Furry Friend to build (worth £24.99) and a hot chocolate | – |
| Lunch with Father ChristmasPiccolo Bar and Restaurant · 20 min | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | From £11.55 | On sale |
| Santa's singalong at the Christmas Village, St Matthew's StretfordSt Matthew's Community Hall · 20 min | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | From £5.04 | On sale |
| Little Bears Christmas PartyAdventure Forest Play Centre · 20 min | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Price on booking | – |
| Tea with SantaAdventure Forest Play Centre · 20 min | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | From £28 | – |
| Breakfast with SantaAdventure Forest Play Centre · 20 min | Sun 20 Dec 2026 | From £28 | – |
| Meet Father Christmas in the Power HallScience and Industry Museum · 25 min | 21 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 | From £15 | On sale |
| Shiny ChristmasZ-arts · 25 min | 11–30 Dec 2026 | £10 a ticket; 20% off for Bright Sparks members and M15 residents | On sale |
| Breakfast with Frozen FriendsPrincess Street · 25 min | Sun 20 Dec 2026 | £22.50 per person | On sale |
| Breakfast with Santa at April's KitchenApril's Kitchen · 25 min | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | From £27.80 | On sale |
| Raver Tots NYE family daytime raveEscape to Freight Island · 25 min | Thu 31 Dec 2026 | Under-18-months free; kids and adult tickets, no door sales | – |
| Story Time With SantaAlford Hall Sports and Social Club · 30 min | Sun 22 Nov 2026 | From £7.50 | On sale |
| Tiny Tots Christmas PartyBents Garden & Home · 30 min | 1–16 Dec 2026 | From £19.99 | On sale |
| Breakfast with Santa at The General ElliotThe General Elliot · 30 min | 5–13 Dec 2026 | From £15 | On sale |
| Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo AdventureWalton Hall and Gardens · 35 min | Mon 30 Nov 2026 | £15 per child, one adult per child | On sale |
| Breakfast with Santa at Bolton Garden CentreBolton Garden Centre · 35 min | 5–24 Dec 2026 | From £16.99 | On sale |
| Sammy the Snowman's Christmas SurpriseOctagon Theatre · 35 min | 9–24 Dec 2026 | Adult £14, child £12 | On sale |
| Breakfast with Santa at The Joshua BradleyThe Joshua Bradley and Bluebell Suite · 35 min | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | £15.82 to £22.33 a ticket on Eventbrite | Sold out |
| Santa meet and greet at Feast at the MillsFeast At The Mills · 40 min | Sun 6 Dec 2026 | From £15 | On sale |
| Mr Bear's Christmas - author storytimePear Tree Books · 45 min | Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Free ticket via Eventbrite | Sold out |
| Dear Santa Claus: Christmas Grotto at Delamere Station HouseDelamere Station House · 45 min | 5–6 Dec 2026 | From £11.50 | Not on sale yet |
| Santa's GrottoWheelock Hall Farm · 45 min | 5–23 Dec 2026 | From £25 | On sale |
| Christmas at Cotebrook: Santa's Grotto at the Shire Horse CentreCotebrook Shire Horse Centre · 45 min | 12–20 Dec 2026 | From £17.50 | On sale |
| Santa & Steam SpecialsRudyard Lake Steam Railway · 45 min | 12–20 Dec 2026 | From £23.50 | On sale |
| The Princess & The FrogBuxton Opera House · 45 min | 12–23 Dec 2026 | From £12, children £9 | – |
| Breakfast with Santa at Tarporley Garden CentreTarporley Garden Centre · 45 min | 13–24 Dec 2026 | From £16.99 | On sale |
Questions parents ask
What's the nearest Christmas outing for toddlers to Timperley?
The nearest to Timperley are Baby's First Santa Visit at The Dunham Barn (Altrincham, Wed 9 Dec, 15 min), Story Time with Santa and Mrs Claus (Dunham Massey, Thu 10 Dec, 15 min) and Baby and Toddler Festive Play Session with Father Christmas (Styal, Thu 10 Dec, 15 min).
Are there Santa visits just for babies and toddlers?
A few places run sessions for little ones, usually quieter and shorter than the busy weekend slots. They're listed here week by week, and on the Santa comparison.
Do babies need a ticket?
It varies: many places let babies in free, some charge for any child who sees Santa or gets a present. Each listing gives the organiser's rule where it's published.