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.

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

The mighty Anderton Boat Lift is one of the ‘seven wonders of the waterways’ and together with its visitor centre, coffee shop, boat trips and near by Northwich Woodlands, it makes for a perfect family day out.
1. 1 Apr 202231 Oct 2022
2. 1 Nov 202231 Mar 2023
National Waterways Museum

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.
1. 30 Mar 20221 Nov 2022
2. 5 Nov 202229 Mar 2023
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
Bolesworth Estate
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. 4 Jun 202226 Jul 2022
2. 27 Jul 202231 Oct 2022
National Trust Properties
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 202230 Oct 2022
2. 1 Nov 202223 Dec 2022
3. 26 Dec 20221 Jan 2023
4. 2 Jan 202319 Feb 2023
5. 27 Feb 202331 Mar 2023
6. 20 Feb 202326 Feb 2023
Cheshire oaks
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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

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Museum

Warrington

Situated in a charming, Grade II listed building, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery is a hidden gem.
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Storyhouse

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Library

Chester

Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.

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Jodrell Bank

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Macclesfield

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.

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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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City Sightseeing Open Top Tour

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Sightseeing

Chester

Discover the rich history of Chester with City Sightseeing open top bus tour.

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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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Anderton Boat Lift

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Boat Trip

Northwich

The mighty Anderton Boat Lift is one of the ‘seven wonders of the waterways’ and together with its visitor centre, coffee shop, boat trips and near by Northwich Woodlands, it makes for a perfect family day out.
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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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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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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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Walton Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Warrington

Set within acres of tranquil and idyllic parkland, Walton Hall and Gardens is Warrington’s jewel in the crown.
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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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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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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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Delamere Forest

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Forest

Northwich

Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland and is a place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds, enjoy the stunning views and find peace in the heart of the forest.

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Tatton Park

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Historic House / Palace

Knutsford

Tatton Park’s ancient Parkland is just waiting to be explored.

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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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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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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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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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