Things to do in Cheshire

What makes a great day out? For you, perhaps it’s family fun and activities with the kids. Maybe you’d prefer to delve into Cheshire’s history and heritage at one of the many museums or get the out and about and explore the fresh air on horse back or two wheels in Cheshire's countryside?

If that's not for you, maybe a stroll around one of Cheshire's stunning gardens will be the ideal way to spend a summer's day, there are almost 20 to choose from. Feel like a star for the day whilst exploring one of the many Cheshire locations used on TV and in film or shop til you drop in some of Cheshire's many unique and independent shops.

No matter what your preference or how you want to spend your day or your short break this summer, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Cheshire that perfectly suit your mood. You’ll be able to fill a couple of hours or while away a whole day. You’ll be entertained, maybe enlightened and if you’ve got kids you’ll find more than enough to do to avoid those cries of ‘I’m bored!’

Not sure where to start? Check out the below for some inspiration. Use these pages to plan your trip and make the most of your time in our beautiful county. Don't forget to download your copy of our Ultimate Guide to Chester and Cheshire too for places to visit and things to do in the area.

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Lion Salt Works

The Lion Salt Works is a restored historic open-pan salt making site in the village of Marston, beside the Trent and Mersey Canal and close to the remarkable Anderton Boat Lift.
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Delamere Forest

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

Gulliver’s World is a theme park designed especially for families. Discover a huge selection of rides, shows and attractions. Look out for incredible offers and events throughout the year.
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Arley Hall & Gardens

Arley Hall & Gardens is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West.
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Blue Planet Aquarium

Get up close to Awesome Sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium and see real scuba divers in our daily feed shows in the Aquatheatre. With one of the best collections of Sharks, Fish, Frogs, Spiders and Otters – Blue Planet Aquarium is the must see day out!
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Ness Botanic Gardens

These outstanding award-winning botanic gardens overlooking the Dee Estuary contain the finest collection of rhododendron and azaleas in the north west.
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Reclaimed World

The friendly Reclaimed World team are a fantastic bunch with an enormous combined wealth of knowledge, and a real passion for antiques and reclamation. Stock is constantly changing so every visit is a new adventure!
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Cheshire Falconry

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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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Home to the world-famous Lovell Telescope, a visit to the iconic Jodrell Bank site makes for an exhilarating day out.
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Bolesworth Estate

The Bolesworth Estate has been under the careful stewardship of The Barbour family since 1856 and is a fabulous example of rural diversification. The estate is home of 150 residential properties and a similar number of commercial enterprises including iconic The Ice Cream Farm based just outside Tattenhall.
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FREEDOME

FREEDOME believes in chasing thrills, not taking chances. Fun starts and ends with safety.
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Anderton Boat Lift

Anderton Boat Lift is Cheshire’s award-winning attraction; a Victorian masterpiece of waterway engineering, built in 1875.
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Reclaimed World

Little Budworth

The friendly Reclaimed World team are a fantastic bunch with an enormous combined wealth of knowledge, and a real passion for antiques and reclamation. Stock is constantly changing so every visit is a new adventure!
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2735 reviews
Gulliver's World Resort

Warrington

Gulliver’s World is a theme park designed especially for families. Discover a huge selection of rides, shows and attractions. Look out for incredible offers and events throughout the year.
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13484 reviews
Chester Zoo

Chester

Chester Zoo is home to over 21,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning gardens. With 500 different animal species in our 125 acres, you’re sure to have an adventure discovering and learning about our amazing animals and...
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2447 reviews
Blue Planet 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. With one of the best collections of Sharks, Fish, Frogs, Spiders and Otters – Blue Planet Aquarium is the must see day out!
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359 reviews
Lion Salt Works

Northwich

The Lion Salt Works is a restored historic open-pan salt making site in the village of Marston, beside the Trent and Mersey Canal and close to the remarkable Anderton Boat Lift.
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2619 reviews
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Ellesmere Port

The UK's largest designer outlet!
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38 reviews
Cheshire Outdoors

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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498 reviews
Arley Hall & Gardens

Northwich

Arley Hall & Gardens is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West.
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1570 reviews
The Mere Golf Resort

Knutsford

Play on our Championship Golf Course...
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1570 reviews
The Mere Spa

Knutsford

Unwind with a massage, or relax by our stunning pool and take that much needed 'me' time that you deserve...
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114 reviews
Cheshire Segway

Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich

Segway PTs are available for courses suitable for all pockets and time, corporate events and party experiences.
Bolesworth Estate

Chester

The Bolesworth Estate has been under the careful stewardship of The Barbour family since 1856 and is a fabulous example of rural diversification. The estate is home of 150 residential properties and a similar number of commercial enterprises...
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237 reviews
Cheshire Falconry

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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750 reviews
Delamere Forest

Tarporley

Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland and is a place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the forest.
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475 reviews
Ness Botanic Gardens

Neston

These outstanding award-winning botanic gardens overlooking the Dee Estuary contain the finest collection of rhododendron and azaleas in the north west.
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45 reviews
FREEDOME

Ellesmere Port

FREEDOME believes in chasing thrills, not taking chances. Fun starts and ends with safety.
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1194 reviews
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Macclesfield

Home to the world-famous Lovell Telescope, a visit to the iconic Jodrell Bank site makes for an exhilarating day out.
National Waterways Museum - Boat Trip

Ellesmere Port

Visitors to the National Waterways Museum can take a trip up and down the Shropshire Union Canal.
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1074 reviews
Anderton Boat Lift

Northwich

Anderton Boat Lift is Cheshire’s award-winning attraction; a Victorian masterpiece of waterway engineering, built in 1875.
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162 reviews
Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

Macclesfield

Dating from 1719, the majestic Capesthorne Hall with its stunning Jacobean style architecture is set in 100 acres of picturesque parkland, with exquisite gardens and chain of three serene lakes.