Festive Season 2025

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If you’re looking here, it must be that time of year again! Take a look below to find all things festive, whether you need to find a unique gift, a delicious place to eat or want to take the family for a Christmas event to remember – We’ve got you covered.

Penkridge Open Air

Join us for a magical Christmas experience like no other!🌟Follow the sparkling path through the Haling Dene Centre’s picturesque grounds.

Penkridge Open Air invites you to create lasting memories and share the joy of the season with friends and family. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in Penkridge.

Levens Hall

For the second year we will celebrating Christmas at Levens Hall by opening the House and the Topiary Garden during December in the lead up to Christmas.

The House will be beautifully decorated for Christmas and fires will be lit. Choirs and musicians from the local area will be performing carols and traditional Christmas music in the Great Hall.

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Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Let Ribble Steam Railway & Museum bring even more happiness and entertainment to your seasonal celebrations.

Create warm and magical memories with one of our Santa Special Steam experiences. The perfect opportunity for a family get together, sprinkled with a generous helping of festive fun, excitement and laughter.

Oswestry Town Market

Our outdoor street market is located on Bailey and Bailey Street and can be enjoyed every Wednesday and Saturday.

We have a wide range of stalls including quality plant sellers, crafts and food producers. The best thing about the markets is that there’s something for everybody to enjoy; we are sure you won’t be disappointed.

Llangoed Hall

We warmly invite you to celebrate the festive season with us at Llangoed Hall. This enchanting time of year is best enjoyed in the splendid surroundings of our historic country house hotel, nestled in the picturesque Wye Valley in the heart of the Welsh countryside.

North Lakes Hotel & Spa

At North Lakes Hotel & Spa you can enjoy a festive feast or an indulgent Afternoon Tea in our AA Rosette restaurant, have a good old catch up in our cosy lounge areas, and pamper you and your loved ones in our spa (go on, you deserve it!).

Central Bakery

Central Bakery specialises in Artisan breads, homemade pies and pasties. Freshly cooked meats. A large display of cakes is always available to choose from.

Great selection of freshly made sandwiches, cakes, pies and sausage rolls to name a few.

Ludlow Farm Shop

Here at Ludlow Farmshop, we love a celebration and Christmas is the greatest of them all!

Our Christmas food and drink selection has everything you need to prepare for a wonderful festive feast! If you’re shopping in-store, you will find our dedicated Christmas area in the heart of the shop which is the perfect place for picking up your Christmas gifts and treats!

The Owls Trust

The Owls Trust, based atBodafon Farm Park, Llandudno, is a small charity doing a big and important job. We have one of the most comprehensive collections of owls on display to the public in the UK.

There are three main strands to our work. Firstly, we provide rescue and rehabilitation to injured birds of prey. Then, we nurse the wild birds back to health and, when they are ready, we release them back into a suitable habitat.

Muncaster Castle

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Muncaster Castle this Christmas.
7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 December

• Stroll through the wintery gardens and enjoy a fun Christmas Trail.
• Inside the castle, admire the elegant festive decorations while listening to traditional carols in the grand rooms.

Gordon Rigg

Gordon Rigg Garden Centre, Todmorden, established in 1945 is one of the largest Garden Centres in the North West, enjoying over 60,000 square feet of retail space and was voted best Garden Centre in the North, 2nd best in the UK by Which? Magazine!

The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

With over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates, the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a unique and exciting blend of wildlife and interactive hands-on displays.

The Old Rock Shop

A home is where a heart is. A special space where you share and make memories with family and friends. A sanctuary that reflects your personality, and a place for celebrations, wellbeing and relaxing. Let us help you create your ideal home with our curated collection of beautiful homewares, furnishings and unique handmade Turkish ceramics and lamps.

Barnstondale’s Magical Christmas

This winter, we’re inviting you to join us for an action packed family experience here at Barnstondale’s Magical Christmas.

Christmas Fayre

Santa and Mrs Christmas return to the Derwen College Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30 November.

Book now to see Santa and Mrs Christmas as they visit the Derwen College grotto. Listen to a story and receive a gift!

Lancaster House Hotel

Lancaster House Hotel offers a selection of Festive & Christmas Party Nights as well as a New Years Break Package. For those looking to spend Christmas with us we offer some great rates for those looking to book direct.

The Wheel Of Liverpool

The Wheel of Liverpool has become a must-do for visitors of all ages. This iconic city landmark at the Merseyside River “The Wheel of Liverpool” stands an awe-inspiring 60m with 42 fully enclosed climate-controlled gondolas including a luxury VIP capsule with a glass floor.

Torwoodlee Golf Club

“Shane is always very helpful in arranging the advertising for the Golf Club. Look to get the best deal in these difficult economic times for us all.” – Torwoodlee Gold Club

Julie

“Advertising with Northwest Times – Shane is always helpful and informative and will always try to get you the best possible price for your budget for advertising.” – Julie

Pen Y Bont 2 January 2023

“Colston Media wouldn’t go anywhere else – helpful, polite and keep it simple.” – Julie

Prenton Preparatory School

As headteacher of Prenton Prep School I have dealt with Katie Walden in her role at the North West Times on numerous occasions. She has always been well-spoken and extremely professional in her manner and has followed up conversations with the promised actions promptly. Katie is a good representative for Colston Media and PPS have, therefore, reused the service on various occasions.

Scarisbrick Hall School

This is to confirm that I have been dealing with Katie for about 3 months now and in all our communications she has been professional in her handling of the enquiry and where possible as offered the best possible rate available and space in the publications we are advertising in.

Lake District Inns & Cottages

Colston Media has really put us on a platform to North West Times readers. We have used them a number of times over the years to promote our Inns and Cottages. Early this year we decided to really push weddings at The Kings Head Inn. Katie, our representative at Colston Media, jumped on this and reached out to us every time there was an amazing chance to get our name out there. Communication between us was clear, so we always knew exactly what er were getting and for how long we would be visible. Katie was also happy to work with us and our right budgets. I provided images and our wedding pack information. From this, the team made a lovely advert that highlighted our best features. All the stress of putting something together was taken away from us. We decided to change the photos used for the earlier adverts which was no problem to the team at all. From all this work, we have started taking a number of bookings for the upcoming year. With out already at the end of March. Due to the area the North West Times is distributed and being accessible online, we really feel this has helped confirm these bookings. We look forward to continuing to work with Colston Media in the future.

Cheshire Falconry Centre

Hi, just a quick note to say thanks to Gary regarding is help in placing adverts with yourself, Gary made the whole procedure very easy and was a great point of contact.

Storthes Hall Park

Good service, great offers simple process and easy to work with!

Oasis Fostering Services

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Holdens Solicitors

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