Christmas on the towpath

With Christmas drawing closer, we’re bringing festive cheer to the towpaths. Find out what’s happening near you and how you can get involved this winter.

Christmas at Anderton

Santa is returning to Anderton Boat Lift to celebrate this festive season with us, bringing with him some helpers, his story book, new songs and gifts.

All passengers require a ticket for the event.

This event will take place across several dates. See our events calendar for full details.

Person in Santa costume standing by water and boat lift with their arm extended outwards

Join Santa on a cruise - 7, 14, 21 - 24 December

Experience the canal by Santa’s side, as he tells you stories of his adventures and sings new music.

Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience

This event will take place across several dates. See our events calendar for full details.

Visit Santa’s grotto - 7, 14 and 21 December

Meet the man himself at Ellesmere Port’s National Waterways Museum, with a festive boat trip, singing, games, stories and a treasure trail.

Carols on The Cut

We’re bringing you carol concerts across our canals.

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Cambrian House - 14 December

Celebrate Christmas at Cambrian House on Saturday 14 December with Carols on The Cut and Cambrian Toll House Grotto Experience from 11-4pm

Delph Stables, Brierley Hill - 21 December

Make Christmas decorations, let the children meet Santa Claus and sing along with our canalside carol singers on 21 December

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Don't forget, you can find more exciting days out in our events calendar
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Don't forget, you can find more exciting days out in our events calendar

Last Edited: 02 December 2024

Christmas on the towpath

Christmas at Anderton

Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience

Carols on The Cut

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