East Lancashire Railway

Bolton Street Station, Bury (tel: 0161 764 7790

Santa Specials

Travel along the railway with Santa and his helpers.

Saturday and Sunday

Preston Flag Market

Market Square, Preston (tel: 01772 253731)

Christmas Craft Fair

A traditional event featuring stalls selling gifts and crafts.

Saturday, 10am-5pm, admission free

Ellenroad Engine house

Elizabethan Way, MIlnrow, Rochdale (tel: 01706 881952)

Christmas Fair

A chance to do some Christmas shopping with lots of festive treats.

Sunday, adults from £2 and conc. £1

Witton Country Park and Visitor Centre

Preston Old Road, Blackburn

Winter Wonderland

A free guided walk to celebrate National Tree Week of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet at Witton Country Park Visitor Centre at 2pm.

Sunday, 2pm-4pm, admission free

The National Wildflower Centre

Court Hey Park, Liverpool (tel: 0151 737 1819)

Winter Wonderland

A craft fair, farmers market and workshops to celebrate winter and Christmas with an opportunity to make a holly wreath, bird food, log making, Christmas decorations and a brass band playing traditional music.

Sunday, admission free

Culcheth Linear Park

off Wigshaw Lane, Culcheth, Warrington (tel: 01925 442719)

Walking Stick Workshop

As part of National Tree Week the ranger service is offering the opportunity to create an elegant and practical walking stick from simple, seasonal hazel rods cut from the park within the last year. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

Sunday, 10am-4pm adults from £20

Last Drop Village

Hospital Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton (tel: 383616)

English Antiques Fair

An antiques and collectable fair with furniture, glass, pottery, metal work and jewellery.

Sunday, 9am-4pm, adults from 50p and children free

Helmshore Textile Museum

Higher Mill, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale (tel: 01706 226459)

Christmas Fair

A Christmas fair with craft stalls, brass band and Father Christmas.

Sunday, 11am-4.30pm, adults from £1.50 and children free

Cresta Court Hotel

Church Street, Altrincham (tel: 01254 705215)

Dolls House and Miniature Fair

Handcrafted dolls houses, shops and quality miniatures for sale and display.

Sunday, 10am-4pm, adults from £3, conc. £2.50 and children £1.50