A HUGE new event promises to become a popular annual tradition.
Cheshire Showground in Tabley is gearing up to host a first-of-its-kind Christmas event.
Monster trucks, a light maze, fun fair rides and a drive-in cinema all feature, with the organisers, Killer Kween Productions (KKP), looking to offer an affordable and accessible event.
Naomi Petrou-Brown, founder of KKP, said: “We decided to do something about the fact that, year after year, Christmas markets and events seem to be getting more costly and less accessible for families.
“We wanted to host an event that would showcase all of our network of traders' products and services in the best light while also assisting people in buying local.
“Our traders are wonderful, supportive people with amazing businesses and families.
“We wanted to make sure that the local community and Cheshire had something special."
Naomi added: “With free parking and market access, as well as a wide range of reasonably priced activities for families, we want to welcome everyone - including their four-legged friends - and ensure that they have an enjoyable experience so that they will want to return again and again.
“We intend to make this a yearly tradition at the showground, with even more spectacular events planned for the future.
“Chris Thyer from the Royal Cheshire has been instrumental In making this happen, Killer Kween Productions simply could not have done this without his unwavering commitment and constant support.
“Team work really does make the dream work.”
Christmas at Cheshire Showground begins on Thursday (November 28) and runs until Monday (December 23).
The light maze, Spectrum: A World of Illumination, will open every day from 4.30pm to 10.30pm, with tickets starting from £14.75.
Also running every day is the funfair, which is pay as you go, and Clive Shaw Trucking’s mini monster trucks, with rides available every evening from £10.
As he has lots of preparation to be getting on with, Santa will only be visiting on select dates.
The market will also be open on select dates, from 3.30pm to 9.30pm, accompanied by live entertainment and a bar.
If that wasn’t enough, a drive-in cinema will welcome visitors on various dates (full schedule below), showing a range of festive films, including Home Alone, Elf, Die Hard and Love Actually.
Further information can be found at www.cccsg.co.uk.
Drive-in cinema listings
Saturday, November 30
4.15pm - The Greatest Showman (PG)
7.15pm - The Christmas Chronicles (PG)
Sunday, December 1
4.15pm - Christmas Carol Animation (U)
7.15pm - Home Alone 1 (PG)
Saturday, December 7
4.15pm - Frozen Singalong (PG)
7.15pm - ELF (PG)
Sunday, December 8
4.15pm - The Polar Express (U)
7.15pm - Die Hard (15)
Saturday, December 14
4.15pm - Home Alone 1 (PG)
7.15pm - Love Actually (15)
Sunday, December 15
4.15pm - The Grinch Animated (PG)
7.15pm - Gremlins (PG)
Saturday, December 21
4.15pm - ELF (PG)
7.15pm - Home Alone 2 (PG)
Sunday, December 22
4.15pm - Nightmare before Christmas (PG)
7.15pm - The Holiday (12)
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