Fantastic festive events

Sparkling canals make a beautiful backdrop to a host of events this festive season. Find out what's happening near you.

A sparkling canal in winter

Whether you fancy a waterside walk, Christmas crafts or a trip to see Santa himself, we have some cracking events to help you into the festive spirit this December.

If you need a break from the seasonal excitement, simply escape to your local canal and feel better by water.

Let's Walk! Litherland

Free walk leader-led canal and riverside walks are an easy way to get active and meet new people.

3 December 2025, 11am-noon

Tesco Superstore Hawthorne Road Litherland L21 8NZ

Let's Walk - Northwich

Free walk leader-led canal and riverside walks are an easy way to get active and meet new people.

5 December 2025, 10am-11am

Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre Lift Lane, Northwich, England, CW9 6FW

Let's Walk! Macclesfield

Free walk leader-led canal and riverside walks are an easy way to get active and meet new people.

5 December 2025, 10am-11am

Fairways Garden Centre Bullocks Lane, Macclesfield, England, SK11 0HE

Free drop-in festive craft activities at the Lift

Drop in to Anderton Boat Lift for FREE festive craft activities on 6 & 7.

6 December 2025, 10am to 7 December 2025, 3pm

Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6FW

Santa sitting on a chair with toy elves on his lap and shoulder

Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience (6 & 7 December)

Meet Father Christmas at the museum in his Grotto with the option of also taking a festive boat trip along the canal with some of his elves and enjoy singing, games, stories and a treasure trail.

6 December 2025, 10am to 7 December 2025, 4pm

National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port South Pier Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4FW