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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Chester Ghost Tours

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Walking Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Chester Ghost Tours have been delving into haunted happenings for over 30 years in a city renowned for its action-packed past.

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Chester Zoo

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Animal Collection

Chester

A visit to Cheshire isn’t complete without a trip to the UK’s number one zoo. Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens.

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ChesterBoat - Half Hour City Cruises

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Boat Trip

The Groves, Chester

This tranquil half-hour cruise long the River Dee departs from The Groves. From there, you will be taken upstream, under the suspension bridge, past Grosvenor Park and the Earl’s Eye, then you’ll follow the long sweep of the Meadows to the city…
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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

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Castle / Fort

Malpas

The Cholmondeley Family have lived at Cholmondeley since the Norman times. The gardens were originally laid out in the early 19th Century using architectural elements from the formal gardens of the Old Hall.
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City Sightseeing Open Top Tour

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Sightseeing

Chester

Chester City Sightseeing Bus Tours – hop on, hop off all day!

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Congleton Museum

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Museum

Congleton

Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day.
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Congleton Park

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Municipal Park

Congleton

This magnificent Victorian park is now fully restored and open to the public.
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Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

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Animal Collection

Tarporley

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, and offers everything for the perfect day out.

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Crewe Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Crewe

A celebration of Crewe's rail heritage, includes model and miniature railways.

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Crewe Lyceum Theatre

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Theatre

Crewe

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is Cheshire’s historic Edwardian theatre. Thrilling audiences since 1911, the Theatre is host to a varied programme of live entertainment, including Cheshire’s favourite family pantomime, 2022’s Aladdin starring Louie Spence.
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Delamere Forest

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Forest

Northwich

Enjoy a fun day out in Cheshire’s largest woodland!
Located between Liverpool and Manchester, Delamere Forest provides a stunning setting for your next family adventure.

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Deva Roman Experience

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Museum

Chester

The DEVA Roman Experience will take you on a voyage back through time 2000 years ago to Roman Britannia where the fortress of DEVA Victrix is welcoming visitors from far and wide.
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Escapism Chester

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Escape Room

Chester

Escapism Chester is a live escape room experience. You will be locked in a room for 60 minutes and challenged to hunt clues & solve puzzles to make your escape.

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FREEDOME

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Adventure Park / Playground

Ellesmere Port

FREEDOME believes in chasing thrills, not taking chances. Fun starts and ends with safety.

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Gauntlet Bird of Prey, Eagle and Vulture Park

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Animal Collection

Knutsford

See the largest collection of birds of prey in the North West. We have a comprehensive collection of eagles, vultures, falcons, kites, hawks and owls, all housed in our purpose-built centre.

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Go Ape Delamere

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Adventure Park / Playground

Northwich

Boasting three high ropes activities above the forest floor, and an all-terrain Forest Segway experience, days out at Go Ape Delamere are about having fun and creating unforgettable memories.

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Grosvenor Museum

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Museum

Chester

The Grosvenor Museum is full of surprises which tell the stories of Cheshire from pre-history to the 20th century.
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Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway

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Model Railway

Chester

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway is a 7¼” gauge railway located only a few minutes walk from Chester’s historic city centre within Grosvenor Park.

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Gulliver's World Resort

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Theme Park

Warrington

Gulliver’s Theme Parks are designed especially for families. Enjoy rides, shows and attractions that are perfect for children aged 2-13.

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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

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Museum

Nantwich

Discover the secret underground world of government. How would you survive a nuclear attack?

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