FREE Days Out in Cheshire

Pack a picnic, grab a flask of tea and head to Cheshire for a day out at one of our FREE attractions. Many of our nature reserves, trails and parks are completely free to enter, some attractions you just need to pay for parking and others you can enter and wander around for free, only treating yourself to something if you feel like it!

Visit one of our fascinating museums, bring the kids for a play in one of our many parks or at one of the playgrounds, cool off at one of our outdoor paddling pools or take the dog for a walk around some of our stunning Cheshire countryside.

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Blakemere Village

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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Congleton 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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Bents Garden & Home

Warrington

The Bents story began over 75 years ago when Alfred and Margaret Bent started growing and selling roses from their own front garden. Since then Bents has evolved into an award winning lifestyle destination and complete day out.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Chester Cathedral

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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Chester City Walls

Chester

The city walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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Nantwich Museum

Nantwich

Nantwich Museum, a vibrant community museum where visitors can learn about the early settlement of the town, the importance of salt, the local dairy and other industries, events and people that have shaped the town's history.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

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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6 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Grosvenor Park

Chester

Grosvenor Park is a grade II* registered, green flag award winning park dating back to 1867 covering 20 acres. It's the main ornamental park in Chester whose layout was designed by Edward Kemp.

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1 Jan 2024to1 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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1 May 2024to31 Oct 2024Open 07:00 - 20:00

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1 Nov 2024to30 Apr 2025Open 08:00 - 18:00
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Tatton Park

Knutsford

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

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24 Mar 2024to27 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 19:00

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28 Oct 2024to21 Mar 2025Various Opening Times
The Sandstone Trail

Frodsham

Stride out along the Sandstone Trail and sample some of the finest walking in Cheshire. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the Cheshire plain and enjoy this invigorating walk at any time of year.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
The Gritstone Trail

Macclesfield

Follow the 35 mile / 56km trail through Cheshire’s Peak District

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Countess of Chester Country Park

Chester

Countess of Chester Country Park brings the countryside closer to the city, providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy natural and peaceful surroundings as they wander around the park’s pathways.

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Sandy Lane Aqua Park

Chester

The park has beautiful views of the local area, which provides a stimulating play environment and the Aqua Park/Water Park includes a 10 feature spray facility close to a grassed picnic area.

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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

Warrington

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

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4 Jan 2024to24 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Welcome to Chester Trail

Northgate Street, Chester

Let’s start with Welcome. Welcome to our wonderful city and its colourful (and black & white…) history.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Medieval Chester Trail

Northgate Street, Chester

In this guide, we'll be taking a look at Chester in the Norman and later medieval periods, from around 1070 to 1500. But please excuse us if we don't stick too rigidly to these dates....

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Chester Millennium Festival Trail

Northgate Street, Chester

Welcome to the Chester Millennium Festival Trail, laid down in 2000 as part of the city's '2000 years of Building' Millennium Festival.

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Caldy Nature Park

Chester

Discover the secrets of this hidden gem, nestled in the suburbs just outside of Chester. With an abundance of wild flowers in its meadows and its sections of ancient hedgerows, Caldy Valley Nature Park is a beautiful oasis in which to while away an a

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 17:00
Middlewood Way

Poynton

The Middlewood Way is a 16km (10 mile) linear country park following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire East countryside. It provides a relatively level route for all users along its wildlife corridor

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024