Santa will be coming to Altrincham next weekend as part of a "Winter Wonderland" treat for families.

The big man in the red suit will be in his grotto on George Street in a snow-topped igloo complete with a craft making station and other festive fun.

Youngsters will be able to venture into the "Winter Wonderland" and walk through the snowy forest before meeting Santa.

Children will receive a small present and have the chance to get involved in craft sessions with Santa's elves.

This fun-filled experience runs across the two weekends of December 3 and 4 and December 10 and 11 from 10am to 4pm.

Artistic director of Kids of Cheshire, Riva Danson, said: “We’re so excited to be delivering this magical experience to my hometown of Altrincham working alongside Altrincham BID helping to spread Christmas cheer in the town with a spectacular Santa’s Grotto for all to enjoy."

Riva launched Kids of Cheshire as a new family club which offers unique events for young families creating an inclusive environment for imaginative play and discovery.

The commercial interior designer took inspiration from her journey in becoming a mum-of-two and identified the need for a family club which caters for both parents and children.

Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite.co.uk and cost £11 plus booking fee.

The experience is part of Altrincham’s Christmas calendar and there’s lots of other family-friendly entertainment in the town over Christmas including:

  • Snow fall at One Central every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 4pm with Après ski style food and drink including mulled wine, hot chocolates, Christmas inspired cocktails and more.  
  • Write and post a letter to Santa at The Hive by VH Interiors.  Santa’s Elves have installed a special North Pole Office, Pole Box at The Hive, the Elves have also left Santa letters for good little girls and boys to fill in.
  • Christmas craft workshops at Nerd including wreath-making, personalised photo baubles and gingerbread decorating.
  • Christmas films at Gran T's Coffee House, the Everyman Altrincham, or Vue Cinema. 
  • Christmas wrapping station and craft activities for children in the ‘Not So Secret Grotto’ in the Stamford Quarter. 
  • Dick Whittington at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse and A Christmas Carol at Planet Ice. 
  • Here Comes Santa Christmas Parties at Little World for Scholars.
  • Family Discos at the Best Western Cresta Court Hotel including balloon modelling, face painting and party games.
  • Carols from King’s Court with the Music Place Choir on Tuesday 13th December from 6pm with the Music Place Choir, and festive food and drink from the King’s Court businesses.