Family Days Out

Keep your little ones entertained with a family day out in Cheshire! Have a great day out with the kids and find lots of fun things to do.

Feed their minds at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre where science has never been so much fun! Or feed their tummies at The Ice Cream Farm with over 50 irresistible flavours of ice-cream.

For some animal magic visit Chester Zoo with over 35,000 animals or get up close with Awesome Sharks at the Blue Planet Aquarium.

Award-winning outdoor adventure activities for all the family. Set within beautiful forests, families and friends of all ages can unleash their inner Ape on Treetop courses or explore the forest floor on epic all-terrain Segways. And the whole family can explore all kinds of slippery slides, extra-long zip wires, massive muddled mazes, huge rope bridges, magical treehouses at BeWILDerwood.

See how the Romans lived at the Grosvenor Museum, immerse yourself in 4000 years of history at Beeston Castle or go underground and discover the secrets of Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker.

Whatever the weather you are sure to find perfect family days out in Cheshire!

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Anderton Boat Lift

Book one of our extended River Cruises along the picturesque Weaver Navigation (at 11.30am or 2pm), 1 April - 1 November.
1. 1 Nov 202331 Dec 2024
National Waterways Museum

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.
1. 30 Mar 20241 Nov 2024
2. 1 Nov 202429 Mar 2025
Cheshire West Museums
BeWILDerwood

BeWILDerwood Cheshire is a huge outdoor adventure park for ALL the family to enjoy together. Make memories, use your imagination, be active and run WILD in the enchanted 70-acre woodland.
The Ice Cream Farm
Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. A world-leading deep-space radio observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an award-winning national visitor attraction.
1. 27 Jul 202422 Oct 2024
2. 23 Oct 202427 Oct 2024
National Trust Places
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

Set 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain on the sheer rocky crags Beeston Castle is a magical site with something for everyone.
1. 1 Apr 202430 Oct 2024
2. 1 Nov 202423 Dec 2024
3. 26 Dec 20241 Jan 2025
4. 2 Jan 202519 Feb 2025
5. 20 Feb 202526 Feb 2025
6. 27 Feb 202531 Mar 2025
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Anderton Boat Lift

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Boat Trip

Northwich

Book one of our extended River Cruises along the picturesque Weaver Navigation (at 11.30am or 2pm), 1 April - 1 November.
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Arley Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Northwich

Arley Hall & Gardens is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West.

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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Tarporley

Set 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain on the sheer rocky crags Beeston Castle is a magical site with something for everyone.
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Bents Garden & Home

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Garden Centre

Warrington

The Bents story began over 75 years ago when Alfred and Margaret Bent started growing and selling roses from their own front garden. Since then Bents has evolved into an award winning lifestyle destination and complete day out.
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BeWILDerwood

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Adventure Park / Playground

Whitchurch

BeWILDerwood Cheshire is a huge outdoor adventure park for ALL the family to enjoy together. Make memories, use your imagination, be active and run WILD in the enchanted 70-acre woodland.

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Blakemere Village

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Shop / Shopping Centre

Northwich

Situated in the heart of Cheshire just outside Chester, Blakemere Village is home to a unique collective of independent shops, built in and around a stunning Edwardian stable block.
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Blaze Farm & The Potty Sheep

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Farm

Macclesfield

Blaze Farm is set in beautiful countryside with panoramic views. We are a traditional working farm, having dairy cows, sheep, turkeys and hens.

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Blue Planet Aquarium

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Aquarium

Ellesmere Port

Get up close to Awesome Sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium and see real scuba divers in our daily feed shows in the Aquatheatre.
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Bolesworth Estate

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Sports Ground

Chester

Bolesworth Castle and Estate has been under the careful stewardship of the Barbour Family since 1856 and is a fabulous example of rural diversification, playing host to a number of prestigious events throughout the year.

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Boulder Hut

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Adventure

Ellesmere Port

Boulder Hut is an indoor climbing centre that opened its doors in July 2018 in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Bouldering is a shorter, sharper variation of rock climbing, done without ropes, over lower heights & matting.

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Breakout Chester

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Escape Room

Chester

Breakout is a real-life escape room game based in the centre of Chester. Locked inside a room for 60 minutes, all you have is your brain as well as a series of hidden clues, riddles and puzzles to break out.

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Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

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Nature Reserve

Congleton

Follow the Brimstone Trail an easy access trail through the woods and around the lake

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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

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Museum

Widnes

Science has never been so much fun!

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Cheshire Falconry

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Animal Collection

Sandiway, Northwich

An internationally reknowned centre: A visitor attraction for people interested in birds of prey with an excellent aviary complex and flying demonstrations throughout the summer.
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Cheshire Military Museum

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Museum

Chester

The Cheshire Military Museum, in Chester, tells the story of the Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th Century right through to the present day.
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

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Shop / Shopping Centre

Ellesmere Port

Trendsetters, foodies, label lovers, it’s time to make some noise for the infamous McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Cheshire Oaks.
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Cheshire Outdoors

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Event Venue

Sandiway, Northwich

Cheshire Outdoors brings together a huge range of outdoor activities to pack a fun filled day from segways to lase clay, falconry to archery.

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Cheshire Segway

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Adventure

Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich

Segway PTs are available for courses suitable for all pockets and time, corporate events and party experiences.

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Cheshire Villages Treasure Hunt

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Sightseeing

Warrington

A great way to explore some of the Cheshire villages...

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Chester Cycle Tours

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Sightseeing

Grosvenor Rd, Chester

Chester Cycle Tours provide the bikes, you provide the pedal-power!

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