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.

If you plan to visit any of our attractions please check opening times and admission prices with each individual business before you travel, despite us aiming to bring you real time information about the county's offerings things do change frequently.

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Delamere Forest

Enjoy a fun day out in Cheshire’s biggest woodland! Located between Liverpool and Manchester, Delamere Forest provides a stunning setting for your next family adventure.
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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.
Tatton Park
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

Science has never been so much fun!
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Blakemere Village
The Ice Cream Farm
Crewe Lyceum Theatre

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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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

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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Anderton Boat Lift

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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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Discover the secret underground world of government. How would you survive a nuclear attack?
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Gulliver's World Resort

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 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

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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Bolesworth Estate

Bolesworth Castle and Estate has been under the careful stewardship of the Barbour Family since 1856 and is a fabulous example of rural diversification, playing host to a number of prestigious events throughout the year.
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Cheshire West Museums

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Pyramid and Parr Hall

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Theatre

Warrington

Nestled in the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, the Pyramid and Parr Hall are two of the North West’s premier performance, arts and entertainment venues.
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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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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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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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Delamere Forest

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Forest

Northwich

Enjoy a fun day out in Cheshire’s biggest woodland!
Located between Liverpool and Manchester, Delamere Forest provides a stunning setting for your next family adventure.

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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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BeWILDerwood

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Adventure Park / Playground

Whitchurch

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.

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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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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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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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Spa by Kasia

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Spa

Pulford, Chester

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside is a haven of peace and tranquillity, a place to escape, leave the world behind and indulge your senses.

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Crewe Hall Spa

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Spa

Crewe

Our spa, which is home to a fabulous health club, 6 spa treatment rooms, spa lounge, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, is open seven days a week & until 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

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Quarry Bank (NT)

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Water Mill

Styal

Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived. Here you can discover the story of mill workers, mill owners and how the Industrial Revolution changed our world forever.

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The Brindley Theatre

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Theatre

Runcorn

The Brindley Theatre is owned by Halton Borough Council and is the main centre for arts and entertainment for the borough of Halton which covers the twin towns of Runcorn and Widnes on either side of the River Mersey.

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Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

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Animal Collection

Tarporley

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, and offers everything for the perfect day out.

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Marbury Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

Northwich

At Marbury Country park you can wander along the mere with splendid views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum and community orchard.

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Tabley House

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Historic House / Palace

Knutsford

A fine Palladian house designed by John Carr of York, built in 1761 for the Leicester family, who lived at Tabley for 700 years.

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Port Sunlight Garden Centre

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Garden Centre

Port Sunlight Village, Wirral

Situated in Picturesque Port Sunlight Village, only minutes from the M53, Junction 4, Port Sunlight Garden Centre is still one of the area’s best kept secrets.

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

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Garden

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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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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