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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Crewe Lyceum Theatre

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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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Storyhouse

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Library

Chester

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

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Anderton Boat Lift

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Boat Trip

Northwich

Book one of our extended River Cruises along the picturesque Weaver Navigation (at 11.30am or 2pm), 1 April - 1 November.
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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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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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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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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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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

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Museum

Runcorn

Come and discover a story which spans 900 years and uncover the site’s transition from St Augustinian priory, to mitred abbey and onto the family home of the Baronets of Norton.

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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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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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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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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

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Museum

Widnes

Science has never been so much fun!

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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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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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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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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 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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Jodrell Bank

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

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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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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Crewe Heritage Centre

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Crewe

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

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