Plan a festive day out with the family to one of these destinations, where you can do a spot of Christmas shopping, ice skate or even go to a carol concert in a cave
From ice rinks held within historic town squares to magical seaside light displays, there are lots of places you can visit near Greater Manchester which are guaranteed to put you in a Christmassy mood. With towns and villages decked out with their finest decorations and magical lights, it’s the best time of year to visit somewhere new.
Halifax Enter Halifax’s magnificent 66,000sq foot open courtyard and you’ll feel as if you’re in an old town square in Belgium or Germany, rather than in a market town in West Yorkshire. The town’s Piece Hall has been transformed this year with an ice rink, a vintage carousel and a huge tree decked out in sparkly lights.
Thanks to its position in the Peak District, snow is pretty much guaranteed in Castleton - and the village looks like a scene from a Christmas card when it's dusted with snow. For a unique Christmas experience, go to a carol concert held in one of the village’s caves. Blackpool Perhaps not the first place that springs to mind when you think of festive places to visit, Blackpool has been transformed into a winter wonderland - and it even features superficial snowfall. Christmas by the Sea has returned to the costal resort and it promises a festive family day out like no other.
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