Dazzling Lights Trail

Christmas at Bolesworth

December 1 - 31 2023

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Real Ice Rink

Christmas at Bolesworth

December 1 - 31 2023

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Santa’s Grotto

Christmas at Bolesworth

December 1 - 31 2023

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Cheshire's Greatest Outdoor Christmas Event

We invite you to walk in our winter wonderland! Featuring our iconic enchanted festive lights trail, an amazing 240sqm real ice skating rink, huge fairground, Santa’s Grotto and so much more!

Don’t miss out on our 25% off Santa’s Grotto offer, available until the 31th of October

Christmas at Bolesworth:

1

DEC

31

DEC

Address:

Old Coach Rd, Chester CH3 9JJ

What to Expect

Enchanted Christmas lights trail

As dusk falls our dog-friendly Christmas Lights Trail comes to life and becomes the most dazzling winter illuminations event in Cheshire and beyond. Bolesworth is bathed in seasonal colour, our beautiful grounds lit with thousands of stunning lights and effects, projections and interactive installations creating an unforgettable seasonal experience for children and grown-ups alike.

General Admission to Christmas Village from 3.30pm (weekdays)/3pm (weekends) – Lights Trail will be open from 4pm everyday.

Huge Fairground

If the lights trail wasn’t dazzling enough, experience a mixture of amazing fairground rides and attractions for all ages. Ho, ho, ho if you want to go faster!

Individual charges apply for rides. General Admission to Christmas Village where the fairground will be open from 3.30pm (weekdays)/3pm (weekends)

Festive Food & Drink

Our Christmas Village will be packed with festive treats – from mulled wine and marshmallows to toast in our open fire pits, to wood-fired pizzas, and a full selection of hot food. The Alpine Lodge will be open to all visitors which is a huge heated indoor space with a bar serving Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate and a full range of drinks.

The Christmas Village will be open from 3.30pm (weekdays)/3pm (weekends).

Rudolph’s Rest

If after all that walking you’re feeling a little sleighed, the perfect place to recharge is Rudolph’s Rest! As well as the chance to enjoy some festive refreshments halfway through the lights trail, you can meet Santa’s reindeer as they get ready for the big day.

Don't miss out on our 50% off Santa's Grotto offer, available until the 5th of June

“Bolesworth certainly offers a great all-round experience that is centered on good old-fashioned family fun.“

Jenny – GirlABOUTTRAVEL.co.uk

“The whole site is just spectacular.”

Karen – minitravellers.co.uk

“We had a wonderful evening. All three children enjoyed it and it definitely felt festive and Christmassy.”

Terri –thestrawberryfountain.com

To book ice skating or Santa please remember to add admission tickets to your basket first. Both experiences open from 3.30pm (weekdays) and 3pm (weekends).

Real Ice Skating Rink

The quintessential festive experience comes to Cheshire! Get your skates on and gracefully glide our amazing 240sqm real ice skating rink – a new centrepiece attraction for 2023! Whether you’re a confident skater or prefer to hang onto the side, there’s no better way to soak up the seasonal surroundings!

Santa’s Grotto

The most important part of the festive countdown for all girls and boys – the chance to meet Santa (we know him!). It’s their opportunity to tell jolly old Father Christmas what they want in their stockings on December 25, receive a gift and take a photo to mark the magical meeting.

Book a VIP Group Experience

Why not treat family, friends or work colleagues to a special experience this year at Bolesworth. Reserve an area with our Alpine Lodge to build a bespoke experience for 20 people or more. Enquire by emailing melanie@bolesworth.com.

Opening Night Fireworks

We start Christmas at Bolesworth 2023 with a bang! Enjoy the opening night fireworks at 7pm for no extra charge and best viewed from the Christmas Village.

Festive Farmers Display

Once Santa leaves, tractors arrive! The Festive Farmers Christmas Display will be arriving at Bolesworth from December 27 until New Years’ Eve showcasing their dazzlingly decked-out array of tractors covered in lights with all the seasonal trimmings. The display will form part of the lights trail. and will be raising money for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

There’s no better way to round off the festive season and celebrate the beginning of the new year than with a spectacular fireworks display! Ours will take place slightly earlier than usual at 7pm so children don’t miss out. There is no extra charge for the fireworks and they will be best viewed from the Christmas Village.

Event Partners

Find us

Bolesworth Castle

Old Coach Road

Tattenhall

Chester

CH3 9JJ

Please use this postcode when navigating to Christmas at Bolesworth. The event will also be signposted from the A41.

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Contact us

info@bolesworth.com

01829 307676

@bolesworth

Office hours are between 9 am and 5:30 pm every Monday – Friday.

Directions

From Wrexham via A534

Leave Wrexham via the A534 and follow it for eight miles until you reach the Broxton roundabout. Turn left onto the A41, then follow for half a mile before taking the first right onto Old Coach Road. After 300 yards the Production Gate entrance will be on your left.

From Chester or via M56 – M53

M56 at Junction 15 take the M53 south towards Chester. M53 becomes the A55. Leave the A55 at Junction 40 (previously Junction 37). At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A51. Keep in the left-hand lane and take the left filter onto the A41 (Ring Road). At the next roundabout take the left filter,following signs A41 Whitchurch. Remain on the A41 for 7 miles. Approx. 3 miles after Milton Green turn left onto Old Coach Road. After 300 yards Production Gate entrance will be on your left.

From North Wales via A55

Take A55 towards Chester – branching left at Junction 37 onto the A55 signposted for Chester. Continue on the A55 towards Chester and take Junction 39 (was Junction 36a) towards Whitchurch. Take the right-hand lane at the traffic lights and turn right onto the A41, signposted Whitchurch. Remain on the A41 for 7 miles. Approx. 3 miles after Milton Green turn left onto Old Coach Road. After 300 yards Production Gate entrance will be on your left.

Via M6

Take the M6 North. Leave the M6 at Junction 10A onto the M54. At M54 Junction 3, take the 3rd exit signposted A41/Whitchurch. Follow the A41 for approx. 29 miles. After Whitchurch, continue on the A41 towards Chester. After 11 miles, at the Broxton roundabout, take the 2nd exit to Chester. After approx. half a mile, take the first right onto Old Coach Road. After 300 yards Production Gate entrance will be on your left.

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Cheshire's Greatest Outdoor Christmas Event

Christmas at Bolesworth:

1

31

What to Expect

Enchanted Christmas lights trail

Huge Fairground

Festive Food & Drink

Rudolph’s Rest

Don't miss out on our 50% off Santa's Grotto offer, available until the 5th of June

Real Ice Skating Rink

Santa’s Grotto

Book a VIP Group Experience

Opening Night Fireworks

Festive Farmers Display

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Event Partners

Find us

Contact us

Directions

From Wrexham via A534

From Chester or via M56 – M53

From North Wales via A55

Via M6

Frequently Asked Questions

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