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Saddleworth Santa Dash, Santa parade, lights switch-on and fireworks
- Sat 5 Dec 2026Sat from 12pm; run 2pm; parade and switch-on from 4pm, then fireworksAdd to calendar
- Uppermill ParkAbout 40 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- FreeFree to watch; run entry £8 a child (hat, number, medal), £20 an adult (suit, number, medal)
- Good for most agesOutdoors
- Checked Thu 29 OctAgainst eventbrite.com. Things change, so check before you travel
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Saddleworth Santa Dash, Santa parade, lights switch-on and fireworks is on at Uppermill Park on Saturday 5 December. It's about 40 minutes' drive from Timperley. It's free. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's outdoors, so dress for the weather.
On the night
- Times
- 12pm
- Switched on by
- Not announced yet: towns usually name their guest a week or two before.
- What's on
- Parade · Fireworks · Christmas market · Live music on stage
Market stalls and stage entertainment from midday; 2km and 5km Santa fun run from Uppermill park at 2pm; prizes on stage, then the Santa parade and lights switch-on from 4pm, finishing with fireworks.
From eventbrite.com, checked Thu 29 Oct 2026. Times can change on the night. Every Christmas lights switch-on near Timperley
Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: eventbrite.com. Report a problem
