Get ready for a magical Christmas at Delamere Station House in 2026!
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Get ready for a magical Christmas at Delamere Station House in 2026! *
Have an extra magical Christmas in 2026 with 'Christmas in Delamere’
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Delamere Station House and we cant wait to spoil you with Christmas activities and events for everyone to enjoy. Check out all the details below
Our locally grown Christmas tree sales start on Saturday 21st November and continue until Tuesday 22nd December and this year we are excited to bring to you a bigger selection of Christmas trees that range from 4ft to 12ft.
Come along and visit our Christmas Santa’s Grotto this Christmas time. Whether it’s a Santa S’mores, Santa Paws, or Santa Claus Workshop Experience, this year we have created lots of fun workshops for children to enjoy in Delamere.
Christmas Markets
Visit our magical Christmas Sunday Christmas markets inside our Christmas marquee on Sunday 22nd November from 10am to 3.00pm.
Last year’s Christmas markets were such a big success, but this year we’ve gone even BIGGER.
This year our Christmas market will take place outside amongst the Christmas trees and also inside the Christmas Tavern bringing you a larger choice of stalls to choose the perfect gift. From candles and chocolates to ceramics and Christmas cards. From local honey to chutneys, from Fairy Doors to breads, we know this year you are going to love the Markets.
While browsing the Christmas Markets why not sup a mulled wine, and indulge in a BBQ hotdog? Available from our wooden Christmas shack outside the café.
If you would like more details email us on; hohoho@christmasindelamere.co.uk
Christmas Tree Sales
Our Christmas tree sales start on Saturday 21 st November and continue till Tuesday 22nd December.
Each year we proudly display a wide range of locally grown Christmas trees for sale, keeping the family tradition alive that so many families have enjoyed for many years.
Our trees range from 4ft to 18ft this year, and we are super excited to share with you these quality Christmas trees.
We have the follow species of Christmas trees in stock…..
Nordmann Fir
(Abies nordmanniana): Known for its dark green needles and excellent needle retention.
Fraser Fir
(Abies fraseri): Features a good pine fragrance and strong branches that hold ornaments well.
Noble Fir
(Abies procera): Known for its rounded needles, good needle retention, and citrus- like fragrance.
Norway Spruce
(Picea abies): A traditional tree with a rich scent but tends to drop needles quickly.
Lodgepole Pine
(Pinus contorta): Features long, lush green needles and upright branches.
Large Christmas Trees
Whether you are a hotel looking for that wow Christmas tree for your residents. Or a local parish council looking to bring that community feel to the heart of your village or town, we can offer for the first time this year, the most beautiful Nordmann fir up to 18 ft tall.
Please let us know what you are looking for and we can arrange a tour to show you these trees.
What’s on in our Christmas Tavern in 2026
Children’s Santa Claus Workshops at Delamere Station House
This year we’ve gone all out with festive workshop ideas to make your child’s Christmas feel extra special. All our Children’s Christmas workshops are held in our Christmas Tavern which is situated at Delamere Station House gardens. All workshops go live to book on 2nd September 2026
Santa S’mores Workshop for Children and Parents/Guardians
Join Santa Claus elves for a fun, workshop where children and their grown-ups team up to make delicious S’mores on the BBQ! Its a perfect chance to get creative, enjoy tasty treats, and share some holiday cheer together. Once the S’mores have been created, Santa Claus will come and sit around the BBQ with all the children, and they each get chance to tell him what they would love this Christmas time and receive a ‘on the good list’ certificate and baby Christmas Tree from Santa himself.
Tuesday 1st December 4-5pm
Sunday 20th December 4-5pm
Useful to know;
This workshop is geared up for the child and for them to meet Santa after making their S’mores If the adult would like to also make and eat S,mores please book a S’more ticket alone.
This workshop may alter slightly depending on the weather.
The ratio for booking is 1 adult to 1 child
No dogs allowed to this workshop
Please make our team aware of any food allergies ahead of booking.
|Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto
Dear Santa Claus..... A chance to meet Santa Claus in his Christmas Grotto
Let Santa Claus make your child’s Christmas special this year. It’s their opportunity to tell him what they would like to receive this Christmas. All children will receive a baby Christmas tree to plant in a pot at home or in the garden and a chocolatey treat.
There will be time for you to take as many photos as possible of your child with Santa Claus, it really will be magical.
Each family or group can look forward to this festive experience meeting Santa in his grotto. Visits must be booked in advance with up to 3 children per time slot (15 minutes) allowed and when making your booking you will choose your time slot.
Useful to know
Please note: Your time slot must be adhered to, and Santa’s Grotto tickets must be
obtained for each child in a group wishing to see Santa.
Accompanying adults don’t need to obtain tickets for Santa. Please note the ticket start time you book and arrive ten minutes before this time.
Saturday 5th December 11.30-1.00pm
Sunday 6th December 9.30-11.00am
Tuesday 8th 5.30-6.30 pm
Saturday 12th 10.30am-12.00pm
Sunday 13th 09.30-11.00am
Welcome to Santa Paws in Delamere Forest!
Come join us at Delamere Station House for a festive experience filled with holiday cheer for your furry friends.
Bring your pet dog along to visit Santa Paws himself! Your dog will have a little conversation with Santa Claus himself, then receive a little festive bauble full of doggy treats (supplied by Kelsall Feeds). There will be the chance for you to take as many pictures as you like of Santa and your dog.
Don’t miss out on this paw-some event in the heart of Delamere Forest. Its the perfect way to kick off the festive holiday season with your four-legged companions. See you there!
Saturday 5th December 10.00am to 11.00am (10-minute slots)
Saturday 12 th December 9.30-10.30am (10-minute slots)
Useful to know;
When making your booking you will select a 10-minute slot time. Please take note of this time and adhere to the booking. We are unable to move bookings around on the day All dogs to be kept on a lead We ask that all dogs have been to the toilet ahead of attending this workshop to minimise any unwanted pees and poohs in the marquee.
Reindeer Food Making and meet Santa Claus Workshop Experience
Sunday 6th December 11.30-12.15am
Santa’s elves in this magical Christmas workshop experience aimed at 6-9 year old children. As your child (+1 adult) enters our Christmas grotto you will be greeted by our Christmas elves who welcome everyone. Our elves will then guide you through what is needed to keep Santas reindeer in full health and together we will each make a bag of reindeer food to take home for Christmas eve.
Your child, along with 11 others in the group will go to see Santa and have the chance to have their picture taken with him and for them to tell him what they would love for Christmas.
This workshop is suitable for children aged between 6-10years.
Tickets include: Reindeer food materials, On the good list Santa Certificate, a meeting with Santa and a hot chocolate.
Reindeer Food Making, meet Santa Claus & Hotdogs around the Fire Pit workshop
Tuesday 8th December 4.00-5.00pm.
Join Santa’s elves in this magical Christmas workshop experience aimed at 6-10 year old children. As your child (+1 adult) enters our Christmas grotto you will be greeted by our Christmas elves who welcome everyone. Our elves will then tell you what is needed to keep Santas reindeers in full health and together we will each make a bag of reindeer food to take home for Christmas eve.
Your child, along with 11 others in the group will go to see Santa and have the chance to have their picture taken with him and for them to tell him what they would love for Christmas. Hot dogs will be served, and we will eat them around the fire pit.
This workshop is suitable for children aged between 6-10years.