Hello,
Winter News & things to Do in Cheshire, The Hive at 52. So the Summer has gone, the nights are drawing in and the days are getting shorter. Now that Halloween is behind us, we can finally say it: Christmas is on its way!
It has been a lovely year at our B&B in Weaverham. We have welcomed back so many familiar faces and met plenty of new guests too. We are grateful for every stay, whether it is your first or your fifteenth. To those of you who come back time and again: thank you, it means the world to us.
Our year: Lakes, Spain, France and Italy
We managed plenty of short breaks and a few longer trips this year. We escaped to the Lake District several times over the summer. We also had a two-week holiday taking in Madrid, Barcelona, Avignon, Nice and the Imperia region of Italy, followed by a quick hop to Vienna.
In between, we squeezed in a few concerts and trips to see both of our daughters. Coming home to Cheshire is always a pleasure, though, and we come back with fresh ideas for making your stay even better.
Please beware: bookings through Trivago are not with us
Over the last few weeks, several people have phoned us thinking they had a booking with us. We had no record of any of them, and every one mentioned Trivago.
Please do not book The Hive at 52 through Trivago. A simple way to spot a listing that is not ours: all of our rooms are en-suite, so a cheap room with a shared bathroom is not us.
The safest way to stay with us is to book direct on our website, or simply message us. Most of you already do, and we thank you for it.
Watch out for fake booking messages
If you ever get a WhatsApp, text or email saying something is wrong with your booking and asking you to click a link, it is not from us.
If there is ever a problem with your booking, we will message you directly or, better still, give you a call. We have plenty of security measures in place, but we wanted you to know what to look out for.
Christmas 2026 at The Hive at 52: One Room Left
We have just one room left over Christmas. If you are still looking for somewhere to stay near family in Cheshire, contact us direct.
- Room only basis over Christmas.
- Minimum stay of 3 nights, arriving on or before 24 December and leaving on 27 December.
- Closed from 27 December, reopening on Monday 4 January 2027.
Things to do near Weaverham in November and December
Weaverham sits right in the middle of Cheshire, so some of the region’s best winter days out are a short drive from your room. Here are our picks for this season.
Chester christmas market (18 November to 22 December)
Around 80 wooden stalls fill Town Hall Square beside the Cathedral, with the famous black-and-white Rows lit up behind. Entry is free. Go on a weekday before 5pm to beat the crowds.
Lanterns and light at Chester Zoo (13 November to 3 January)
The zoo turns into an illuminated after-dark trail with giant animal lanterns. It sells out early, so book before you travel.
Yuletide at Tatton Park (14 November to 23 December)
Light trails, folklore and festive traditions in Knutsford, open 3pm to 9pm. Pair it with the Christmas Mansion by day, or the carols in the Stableyard on 20 December.
The nightmare before Christmas light trail at Arley Hall (until 3 January 2027)
This year Arley Hall, just outside Northwich, hosts a brand-new light trail based on the Tim Burton film. It is family-friendly and runs after dark.
Arkey Hall Christmas Lights Info
Liverpool christmas market (21 November to 3 January)
If you fancy a city day out, Liverpool is under an hour away and its market runs into the New Year.
Liverpool Christmas Market Info
A frosty walk in Delamere Forest
Wrap up warm for a winter walk through the forest, then warm up in the cafe. In November you can also pick up your Christmas tree there.
Come back to a cosy en-suite room, and in the morning we will have breakfast ready to set you up for the day ahead. Please check dates and book tickets on each venue’s own website before you travel.
Coming soon: a simple guest app (no download needed)
We are creating a simple app for guests who are due to stay or are staying with us. Don’t worry, there is nothing to download at all.
Before we finish it, we would love to know what you would really like to see in it. Directions, breakfast times, local recommendations, something else entirely? Drop us a message and let us know. It would be a huge help.
Plan your next visit to Cheshire
Winter News & things to Do in Cheshire, The Hive at 52. If you haven’t yet made plans to visit family before Christmas, or perhaps in January, now is the time to start planning and, more importantly, booking. Weekends fill up fast at this time of year. Book now HERE
We are hoping to slip away for a few more weekends ourselves, especially when those weekends haven’t been booked. So the sooner you book direct, the better.
In the meantime, if you have any suggestions or ideas to make your stay even better, please let us know.
Thank you, and see you soon,
Harro and Lucy