Things to do in Cheshire

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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.

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Hover Force

Hover Force is all about Adrenaline and Adventure, with the need for Speed! For ages from 5 upwards.
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Anderton Boat Lift

**Experience of the Year Award Winner 2019**
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The Brindley Theatre

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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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

For over 60 years this vast underground complex remained secret. The 35,000 sq ft underground bunker would have been the centre of regional government had nuclear war broken out.
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Tatton Park

**#1 National Trust Garden in the UK 2020** **Team of the Year Award Winner 2019**
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Lion Salt Works

Cheshire’s salt – the precious mineral on which this county sits – has been prized since Roman times.
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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, enjoy the stunning views 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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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.
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Ness Botanic Gardens
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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

**Special Contribution to Tourism Award Winner 2019**
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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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Things to do in Chester

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National Waterways Museum - Boat Trip

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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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Cheshire Falconry

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Animal Collection

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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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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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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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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Blue Planet Aquarium

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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.
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Dunham Massey Garden (NT)

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Garden

Altrincham

NOW OPEN AT A REDUCED CAPACITY FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK.
With its sweeping lawns, sumptuous borders and majestic trees, this is one of the north west’s great plantsman’s gardens.
The Gardens at Dunham Massey are home to historic…

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Bluebell Cottage Gardens

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Garden

This secluded and tranquil garden is one of Cheshire's best kept secrets and wraps around the cottage in a series of linked ‘rooms’.

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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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Dorothy Clive Garden

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Formal Garden

Market Drayton

The Dorothy Clive Garden; an inspiration for all seasons.

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Congleton Paddling Pool

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Leisure / Swimming Pool

Congleton

Congleton’s Paddling Pool has been a firm favourite with young children since the 1930s!

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Splash Zone at Gulliver's World Resort

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Adventure Park / Playground

Warrington

Discover one of the most exciting indoor attractions in Cheshire! Splash Zone is a world of non-stop water fun. Ideal for children across all ages, experience a truly action-packed two hour session.

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Snugburys Ice Cream Farm

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Farm

Nantwich

Back in 1986, we started making ice cream here in our farmhouse kitchen for family and friends.

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Venue Cymru

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Theatre

Llandudno

Venue Cymru is located in Llandudno, Conwy County Borough, North Wales, and offers a wide range of shows for all ages, incorporating a 1,500 seat theatre, restaurant, conference centre and arena.

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Lyme

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Historic House / Palace

Disley, Stockport

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once a great sporting estate and home of the Legh family for over 500 years.

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Backford Belles Ice Cream

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Ice Cream Parlour

Backford, Chester

Enjoy award-winning ice cream at the Backford Belles shop which is set in traditional sandstone farm buildings.

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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 more than half a million visitors a year.
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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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Taste Knutsford Tours

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Walking Tour

Knutsford

Take a walking tour of about 10 eateries dotted along Knutsford's narrow streets. You could be sampling brunch, charcuterie, ice creams & sorbet, tapas through to afternoon tea and gins.

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Shakerley Mere

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Nature Reserve

Northwich

Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the lake, walk your dog or stop and watch the many different species of birds. There are plenty of tables and seats along the way so you can picnic beneath the birch and oak.

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