14 unique family friendly experiences

Fancy trying something different? To keep the boredom at bay we have put together 14 of the best unique family experiences in Chester and Cheshire for you and your family to try.

Dino Sleepovers at Gullivers World

Discover Dinosaurs in the dark at Gulliver's World. Get up close to living, tail-thrashing dinosaurs in the lost world after the sun goes down and then stay over in the lost world cabin. You’ll be guided by an expert park ranger every step of the way on this immersive dinosaur adventure at Gulliver's Warrington.

Anime Art Club at Pictura, Chester

Join Pictura in Chester for their Anime Art Clubs sessions where children aged 8 to 16 can learn new art skills whilst having fun and making like-minded friends who love Anime too! Just £10 includes all materials.

Children's Afternoon Tea at Oddfellows

A delicious afternoon tea is an absolute treat that no one should miss out on! Oddfellows offer afternoon tea specifically for children at just £9.50 per person. They can enjoy a sumptuous array of finger sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. Yum! 

Junior Owl Experience - Cheshire Falconry

Designed specifically for juniors aged 4 to 12 this session enables children to get hands-on, have fun and fly an owl. There is something magical about witnessing the delight on the face of a child as they interact with any animal but particularly something as enigmatic as an owl. The Junior Owl Experience at Cheshire Falconry utilises the calmest and most tolerant birds of prey in the collection to give children the experience of a lifetime as they fly an owl for the first time. The predicted duration of the session is 1/2 and is £29. What an experience!

Treetop Challenge - Chester Zoo
 

Take your mini monkeys along to Chester Zoo for a BIG treetop adventure on their adventure course, the biggest of its kind in the UK. Get them strapped in and guide them around as they leap, climb and laugh their way through the many fun obstacles along the course. It's also the first course in the UK to include two mini zip lines, so get ready to watch your little ones wizzzz by.

Small Spies Training - Hack Green
 

Follow the Soviet Spy mouse trail at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker and help to rid them of the terrible spy mice and their leader, Big 'R' Rusky the spy rat. Grab your small spies training manual and pick up your secret orders on the way into the bunker, hand them back when you leave and you’ll receive a Secret Agent Certificate. Find them all and you will be rewarded for all your hard work! 

Family Mission Log Book - Jodrell Bank
 

Launch your family on an epic space adventure at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre with your own Family Mission Log Book. Packed full of activities to complete, this booklet will help you to make the most of your visit to Jodrell Bank. The exciting activities will encourage astronauts young and old to fully engage with the science, heritage and nature of Jodrell Bank. Pick yours up from the welcome desk when you arrive or download here before you visit.

Wizard of Oz at the Brindley Theatre

Think pantomimes are just for Christmas? Think again. The Wizard of Oz is coming to the Brindley Theatre in April with Rebecca playing Glinda, Andrew Curphey as the famous Tin Man and North West singing sensation Kassie Malam as Dorothy. Packed with great songs, brilliant dance routines and plenty of laughter, it’s going to be the best value family-friendly pantomime in town.

Discover the wonder of the forest with Peter Rabbit™ and his friends
 

This year Forest Holidays, Delamere are welcoming Peter Rabbit and his friends to the forest with The Peter Rabbit™ Discovery Trail.  Open up an activity pack filled with nature-based challenges, explore woodland trails using the map, follow clues and enjoy puzzles as you go. Ready for a pit stop? Return to the Forest Retreat and tuck into a glorious Peter Rabbit themed afternoon tea with scrumptious sandwiches, scones, cakes and more against a beautiful natural backdrop. 

Treasure Hunt Chester
 

Hunt for clues and follow treasure maps on a gorgeous route around the city. Find historical treasures and see new stuff, even if you've lived here your whole life. It's something a bit different and fun for all the family, even the teenagers will be engaged. Climb the Roman walls, admire the stunning cathedral, explore the amphitheatre and wander by the riverside. Marvel at the iconic Rows as you take in two thousands years of history. Spot things you'd never notice like the medieval mystery set into the wall of St John's ruins. Hear interesting stories like how a Roman soldier left graffitti boasting about his boss. It's all at your own pace. Pop into cafes or take a picnic to the lovely Grosvenor park. 

Boulder Zoo - Boulder Hut
 

Boulder Hut is an indoor climbing centre in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Bouldering is a shorter, sharper variation of rock climbing, done without ropes, over lower heights & matting. Specially designed for little ones (aged 2 to 10 years), the Boulder Zoo provides a safe and intriguing play space with awesome flower murals, extra thick matting and specially designed Bouldering challenges for kids to explore, improve their balance and confidence and burn off some energy!

Junior Shark Dive
 

Only for the brave! Blue Planet Aquarium offers a truly unique junior shark dive experience, allowing young people to get up close to some amazing sharks. They will get to dive in the reef section of the Caribbean Reef exhibit, mingle with Blacktip Reef sharks, large stingrays, Zebra sharks and a variety of tropical fish. For children aged 8 to 15 with a minimum height requirement of 125cm (4ft 2").

Little Leapers at Freedome
 

If you have 2 to 5 year olds who have lots of energy to burn off, Little Leapers sessions at Freedome are just the thing to keep them occupied and let off some steam! These sessions give your little one free rein of the whole park, meaning they can run and jump free without any older children being around. They even run special mascot events so look out on their website to see who is due to visit at their next one.

A visit to Sick To Death
 

Last by no means least and not for the faint-hearted, a visit to Sick to Death, Chester. Where you can explore the gory story of medicine through time. Come and learn and laugh in a gross but family fun attraction. Offering a playground of plague with a smatter of splatter and a chance to poke into the medical past in a fun, interactive way, Sick to Death is a must-visit and a unique learning experience for all the family.