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Christmas at Astley Hall (Nutcracker-themed decorated hall) and An Audience with Father Christmas

Name: Christmas at Astley Hall (Nutcracker-themed decorated hall) and An Audience with Father Christmas
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Astley Hall

21 Nov – 20 Dec 2026Hall dressed Sat 21 Nov-Sun 20 Dec; Father Christmas weekends only, ticketed personal family meeting
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Astley Hall, ChorleyAbout 50 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25Ticket prices not yet published (2024 grotto was pre-booked only)
Good for most agesIndoors
Not on sale yet'Tickets coming soon' on Check Out Chorley; past years pre-book only and popular
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Christmas at Astley Hall is on from 21 November to 20 December. It's about 50 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices are £10 to £25 a ticket. Tickets aren't on sale yet. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.

Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: checkoutchorley.com. Report a problem

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