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 11,000 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

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Boat Trip

Northwich

The grounds and takeaway are now open - Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Keep an eye on the website and social media for updates on the visitor centre reopening and boat trips restarting in the summer.
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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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Catalyst - Science Discovery Centre

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Museum

Widnes

For a unique day out, come and explore our interactive galleries - Science has never been so much fun!

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Chester Cathedral

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Cathedral / Minister

Chester

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.
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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 - Sightseeing River Cruises and Private Hire

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Boat Trip

Chester

Enjoy a different side of Chester - the riverside! Sail with us along the beautiful River Dee.
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Go Ape Delamere

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Adventure Park / Playground

Northwich

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 Adventure and Treetop Challenge or explore the forest floor on epic all-terrain…

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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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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Macclesfield

Enjoy a range of fun-filled activities for all of the family, discover more about Jodrell Bank’s fascinating history.

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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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National Waterways Museum

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Museum

Ellesmere Port

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.
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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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Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village

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Museum

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Museum celebrates the unique heritage of the beautiful and historic industrial village. It is the finest surviving example of early urban planning the UK, Port Sunlight is set in 130 acres of beautiful parkland.

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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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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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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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The Ice Cream Farm

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Farm

Tattenhall

Set in the picturesque location between Beeston and Peckforton Castle, The Ice Cream Farm is the tastiest trip you will ever take, enticing over 800,000 visitors a year.
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