21 Nov – 24 Dec
Cockfields Christmas: The Cockfields Express
Santa's grotto
- Cockfield's Farm Park, Oldham
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
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8 Christmas events in Manchester
8 family Christmas events across 6 venues in Greater Manchester. The first is on Saturday 21 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 3 of them on Christmas Eve.
21–29 Nov
Smithills Farm Christmas Markets
Santa's grotto · Markets & fairs
- Smithills Open Farm, Bolton
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28 Nov – 22 Dec
SEND Family Santa Special
Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed
- East Lancashire Railway, Bury
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–24 Dec
Christmas on the Farm!
Santa's grotto
- Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
6–20 Dec
Santa Sundays this December
Santa's grotto
- Museum of Illusions - Manchester, Manchester
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
7–18 Dec
Breakfast With Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Cockfield's Farm Park, Oldham
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Greater ManchesterMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning Christmas in Manchester
Where can we meet Santa in Manchester?
8 Santa's grottos are listed in Manchester.
- Cockfields Christmas: The Cockfields ExpressCockfield's Farm Park, Oldham · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Smithills Farm Christmas MarketsSmithills Open Farm, Bolton · 21–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEast Lancashire Railway, Bury · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas on the Farm!Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Sundays this DecemberMuseum of Illusions - Manchester, Manchester · 6–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Manchester?
8 events in Manchester suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Cockfields Christmas: The Cockfields ExpressCockfield's Farm Park, Oldham · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Smithills Farm Christmas MarketsSmithills Open Farm, Bolton · 21–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEast Lancashire Railway, Bury · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas on the Farm!Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Sundays this DecemberMuseum of Illusions - Manchester, Manchester · 6–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Christmas markets for families in Manchester?
One Christmas market or fair is listed in Manchester.
- Smithills Farm Christmas MarketsSmithills Open Farm, Bolton · 21–29 Nov
What Christmas events are there for babies in Manchester?
7 events in Manchester welcome babies under one.
- Cockfields Christmas: The Cockfields ExpressCockfield's Farm Park, Oldham · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Smithills Farm Christmas MarketsSmithills Open Farm, Bolton · 21–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEast Lancashire Railway, Bury · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas on the Farm!Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Sundays this DecemberMuseum of Illusions - Manchester, Manchester · 6–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where are the Christmas parties for kids in Manchester?
One Christmas party or disco is on for kids in Manchester.
- PJ Party with SantaTommy Tumble Town, Bacup · 19–20 Dec · Ages 1–8
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Manchester?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 3 events in Manchester are on that day.
- Cockfields Christmas: The Cockfields ExpressCockfield's Farm Park, Oldham · Thu 24 Dec · 9am
- Santa SpecialsEast Lancashire Railway, Bury · Thu 24 Dec
- Christmas on the Farm!Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton · Thu 24 Dec · 9:30am
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Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Manchester?
Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Manchester: quieter, calmer times with more space.
- SEND Family Santa SpecialEast Lancashire Railway, Bury · 28 Nov – 22 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Manchester?
8 events in Manchester are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Cockfields Christmas: The Cockfields ExpressCockfield's Farm Park, Oldham · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- Smithills Farm Christmas MarketsSmithills Open Farm, Bolton · 21–29 Nov
- Santa SpecialsEast Lancashire Railway, Bury · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Christmas on the Farm!Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton · 5–24 Dec
- Santa Sundays this DecemberMuseum of Illusions - Manchester, Manchester · 6–20 Dec
