Thursday 29th March

Ladies Fashion Night: Saffi Boutique host an evening of fashion and fun whilst raising money for our very worth Charity of the Year.  Held in The Coach House, the evening will commence with a raffle, followed by a fantastic Fashion Show and concluding with a Charity Auction.  Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the evening and Saffi Boutique will also be open for ladies to make some bargain purchases using the 15% discount available on the night.  Tickets available from Saffi Boutique on 01606 889192.

Good Friday 6th April

Destination 49 Easter Egg Hunt: FAMILIES are invited to crack Cheshire’s longest Easter egg hunt again this April.  Attractions and businesses along the A49 – stretching from Sandiway to Tarporley – have joined together to provide a full day of fun on Friday, April 6. Those who turn up on the day at any of the attractions can purchase a passport that they should get stamped at all of the participating
attractions along the A49. Once they have collected all the stamps return back to Blakemere to receive a surprise.

There will be an Easter Egg Frenzie at 10.30am on the Supagolf course at Blakemere, where children must collect as many coloured golf balls as they can in the time available.  The winners of each category receive a large Easter Egg and each child a small one for taking part.  Categories: Under 5’s, 5 - 10 year olds.

Saturday  7th to Sunday 15th April

Pick up a Trail Form and follow the Easter Egg Trail around Blakemere.  Discover a variety of fun ‘cartoon character’ themed eggs and fill in your form as you go, then vote for your favourite one and you could win some great prizes donated by the shops and attractions within Blakemere.  Entry Forms are just £1 each to take part.

Sunday 8th and  Monday 9th April

Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May

May Bank Holiday Antique Fair: Browse around our free Antique and Collectors Fair, with numerous stalls selling a variety of wonderful items. 10am – 5pm.

Circus Workshop available in the courtyard on both days – have a go at juggling, diablo, plate spinning and more with assistance from our hands on workshop team.

Sunday 3rd June and Monday 4th June

Circus Workshop available in the courtyard on both days – have a go at juggling, diablo, plate spinning and more with assistance from our hands on workshop team.

Monday 4th June and Tuesday 5th June

Diamond Jubilee Celebration Street Party in the courtyard with bunting, party food, music and children’s entertainment and games throughout the day from 11.30am until 3.30pm.

Design a Poster Competition for the Queens Diamond Jubilee by Local Schools on display and the winner will be ‘crowned’ and receive their prize in the courtyard.

Saturday 21st and
Sunday 22nd July

Countryside Fair 2012: Full of fun for all the family including an Arena Time Table incorporating a Fun Dog Show and a variety of displays and demonstrations. There will be a fantastic Food Hall and Craft Marquee, stalls and activities, clay pigeon shooting, archery and small fairground rides to name but a few.  BBQ, Beer Tent, and lots more.  Admission £1 per adult (children under 16 free) proceeds going to Blakemere’s Charity of the Year.

August Bank Holiday Antique Fair: Browse around our free Antique and Collectors Fair with numerous stalls selling a variety of wonderful items. 10am – 5pm.

Ladies Fashion Night: Saffi Boutique host an evening of fashion and fun whilst raising money for our very worth Charity of the Year.  Held in The Coach House, the evening will commence with a raffle, followed by a fantastic Fashion Show and concluding with a Charity Auction.  Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the evening and Saffi Boutique will also be open for ladies to make some bargain purchases using the 15% discount available on the night.  Tickets available from Saffi Boutique on 01606 889192.

Scarecrow Trail: Pick up a Trail Form and follow the Scarecrow Trail around Blakemere and along the A49 into the village of Tarporley, collecting the names of each scarecrow as you go.  Return your completed forms and be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes!  Trail forms are just £1 each to take part.

Santa’s Grotto Open’s: Santa arrives on our Santa Express with his head elf ‘Jolly Twinkle Toes’ to open his Grotto and Festive Garden Square.  Each child receives a small gift, plus a free tea or coffee for parents/guardians. Open every Saturday and Sunday up to Sunday 23rd December 11.00am – 4.00pm and Christmas Eve 11am – 2pm.

Christmas Extravaganza Weekend: Blakemere kicks off the festive season with its annual Christmas Extravaganza weekend. The shops will have special offers and discounts available only over this weekend, so don’t miss out!

Christmas Extravaganza Market: Festive Market with a variety of food and craft stalls, from local producers and artisans.   Free admission and parking.

Santa Express: ride on our festive land train which runs each Saturday and Sunday up to Christmas.  Just £1 per passenger.

Christmas Food & Craft Market: Festive Market with a variety of food and craft stalls, from local producers and artisans.   Free admission and parking.

Carol in the Courtyard: Get into the festive spirit of Christmas and enjoy local Primary School Choirs and local school bands perform festive music and carols in the cobbled courtyard.  Performances between 11.00 – 3.00pm.

Christmas Food and Craft Market: A great opportunity to pick up a festive bargain in our Christmas Market Marquee; open each day from 10am – 5pm. Offering local food produce and handcrafted gifts and Christmas decorations. Free admission and parking.

Breakfast with Santa: Enjoy this wonderfully festive event set this year in The Saddler’s Kitchen at Blakemere.  A full English breakfast is served while Santa and his Head Elf ‘Jolly Twinkle Toes’ talk with guests at their tables. After breakfast enjoy storytelling around the tree and Santa gives each child a small gift before he leaves. Santa arrives with his Elf at 8.30am, so be early to ensure you see them arrive. Breakfast is served from 8.45am.

Christmas Food and Craft Market: A great opportunity to pick up a festive bargain in our Christmas Market Marquee; open each day from 10am – 5pm. Offering local food produce and handcrafted gifts and Christmas decorations. Free admission and parking.

Breakfast with Santa: Enjoy this wonderfully festive event set this year in The Saddler’s Kitchen at Blakemere.  A full English breakfast is served while Santa and his Head Elf ‘Jolly Twinkle Toes’ talk with guests at their tables. After breakfast enjoy storytelling around the tree and Santa gives each child a small gift before he leaves. Santa arrives with his Elf at 8.30am, so be early to ensure you see them arrive. Breakfast is served from 8.45am.

Saturday 22nd December

Hand Bell Ringing: Get into the festive spirit of Christmas and enjoy hand bell ringers in our cobbled courtyard, at intervals between 12.30pm - 3.30pm.

Carol Singing: Enjoy the wonderful sound of local choirs performing carols in the festive bandstand in the courtyard, at intervals between 11.00am - 3.30pm.

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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