Things to do in Cheshire

What makes a great day out? For you, perhaps it’s family fun and activities with the kids. Maybe you’d prefer to delve into Cheshire’s history and heritage at one of the many museums or get the out and about and explore the fresh air on horse back or two wheels in Cheshire's countryside?

If that's not for you, maybe a stroll around one of Cheshire's stunning gardens will be the ideal way to spend a summer's day, there are almost 20 to choose from. Feel like a star for the day whilst exploring one of the many Cheshire locations used on TV and in film or shop til you drop in some of Cheshire's many unique and independent shops.

No matter what your preference or how you want to spend your day or your short break this summer, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Cheshire that perfectly suit your mood. You’ll be able to fill a couple of hours or while away a whole day. You’ll be entertained, maybe enlightened and if you’ve got kids you’ll find more than enough to do to avoid those cries of ‘I’m bored!’

Not sure where to start? Check out the below for some inspiration. Use these pages to plan your trip and make the most of your time in our beautiful county.

If you plan to visit any of our attractions please check opening times and admission prices with each individual business before you travel, despite us aiming to bring you real time information about the county's offerings things do change frequently.

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Delamere Forest

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.
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
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.
Tatton Park
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

Science has never been so much fun!
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
Blakemere Village
The Ice Cream Farm
Crewe Lyceum Theatre

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.
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

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.
1. 1 Apr 202430 Sep 2024
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
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Discover the secret underground world of government. How would you survive a nuclear attack?
1. 17 May 202419 Dec 2024
Gulliver's World Resort

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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Cheshire Falconry

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.
1. 2 Jan 202424 Dec 2024
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
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Bolesworth Estate

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.
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
Cheshire West Museums

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Pyramid and Parr Hall

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Theatre

Warrington

Nestled in the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, the Pyramid and Parr Hall are two of the North West’s premier performance, arts and entertainment venues.
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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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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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Warrington Market

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Market

Warrington

The multi-award-winning Warrington Market is home to more than 50 fantastic independent traders, selling a wide range of fresh food, gifts, goods and services.

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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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The Ice Cream Farm

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Farm

Tattenhall

Set in the picturesque Cheshire countryside between Beeston and Peckforton Castles, The Ice Cream Farm is the tastiest trip you will ever take, enticing hundreds and thousands of visitors every year!
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Lymm Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Lymm

Lymm is a popular destination for visitors at any time. There’s great walks, and great places to eat drink and shop, all set in a picturesque village with the old Cross at its heart. But your trip wouldn’t be complete without paying a visit to…

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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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Lion Salt Works

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Northwich

Cheshire’s salt – the precious mineral on which this county sits – has been prized since Roman times.

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Tatton Park Mansion

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Historic House / Palace

Knutsford

Tatton Park is often quoted as England's most complete historic estate, with its fine Neo-Classical Mansion full of art treasures and original furnishings.

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Quarry Bank (NT)

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Water Mill

Styal

Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived. Here you can discover the story of mill workers, mill owners and how the Industrial Revolution changed our world forever.

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Marbury Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

Northwich

At Marbury Country park you can wander along the mere with splendid views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum and community orchard.

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Ness Botanic Gardens

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Garden

Neston

Ness is located on the Wirral, with fantastic views across the River Dee to North Wales. They were originally created by Arthur Kilpin Bulley. He was passionate about plants, especially new plants being introduced to European gardens from China,…
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Tatton Park Gardens

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Garden

Knutsford

50 acres of award winning gardens representing over 200 years of garden design and history.

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Silk Museum

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Museum

Macclesfield

Join an Up Close Tour of the Silk Museum where our expert guides look at all aspects of Mill life and silk production, the inspiring Pattern Books and the beauty of the textiles to the global phenomenon of silk.

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

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Garden

Congleton

Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in the picturesque village of Swettenham lies this horticultural treasure. The arboretum was the lifelong project of Sir Bernard Lovell, founder of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

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Little Moreton Hall (NT)

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Historic House / Palace

Congleton

Seeing the tumbling architecture of Little Moreton Hall for the first time, engineers in 1990 could not believe their eyes either.

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Tatton Park - The Farm

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Farm

Knutsford

Tatton Park's Farm is an authentic, 40's working farm where you can meet rare breed animals and new arrivals throughout the year. In its hayday the Farm helped feed the whole of the Tatton Estate and we've brought this to life through the 'Field to…

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Cottons Spa

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Spa

Knutsford

Cottons Spa is a real escape. You will immediately feel miles from the urban bustle of city life when you arrive to enjoy your Spa Day or Spa Break with your partner, friends or family, or as a Member to use the Health Club.

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Lyme (NT)

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Historic House / Palace

Disley, Stockport

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once a great sporting estate and home of the Legh family for over 500 years.

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