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

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 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

The 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landings is a bumper year for visitors to Jodrell Bank.
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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

Here at the Anderton Boat Lift you can see narrowboats tackle the staggering 50-foot drop between the Trent & Mersey Canal and Weaver Navigation.
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Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

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Garden

Warrington

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden was built in the 1830s by Thomas Parr. It comprises of a kitchen garden, pleasure ground and renovated Victorian glasshouses.

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Clue HQ

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Escape Room

Crown Street , Warrington

Cheshire’s original escape game and number one rated attraction. Clue HQ - The Real Life Escape Games was founded in Warrington in 2014 and is now the UK’s largest Escape Game Company.

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Weaver Hall Museum

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Museum

Northwich

Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse is full of displays and tales of the history and industry of West Cheshire.

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Lyceum Theatre

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Theatre

Crewe

The Crewe Lyceum Theatre is your place in Cheshire to experience quality entertainment, spectacular surroundings and delicious food and drink.

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Dunham Massey Hall (NT)

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Historic House / Palace

Altrincham

A house filled with treasures and stories, an ancient deer park and a garden for all seasons.

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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 boutique shops built around a stunning Edwardian stable block, an ideal Day Out destination of all ages.

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Hare Hill Garden (NT)

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Garden

Macclesfield

A hidden gem, set amid rolling parkland, Hare Hill is a small but perfectly formed wooded and walled garden.

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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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Tatton Park

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Historic House / Palace

Knutsford

Cheshire’s grand 18th-century country estate is home to an agricultural attraction like no other, where state-of-the-art audio-visual exhibitions animate old barns and bring museum-piece machinery to life.

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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

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Castle / Fort

Malpas

Extensive ornamental gardens dominated by romantic Gothic Castle, built in 1801 of local sandstone. Beautiful Temple Water Garden, recently extended rose garden with over 250 new roses, new 100m long double herbaceous border, extended and...

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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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Northwich Cinema

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Cinema

1 Weaver Point Way, Northwich

ODEON Northwich forms part of the new, exciting Barons Quay development, a contemporary complex in the thriving retail and leisure quarter, and features a truly unique view of the beautiful waterside location from our huge glass windows.

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Tatton Park - Home Farm

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Farm

Knutsford

Perfect for all the family, the farm provides a picture of rural life where time has stood still since the 1930s.

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Tatton Park Mansion

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Historic House / Palace

Knutsford

Tatton Park is often quoted as England's most complete historic estate, with its fine Neo-Classical mansion full of art treasures and original furnishings.

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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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Carden Park Golf Resort

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Golf Course

Chester

Discover your perfect game. Imagine playing two championship golf courses, The Nicklaus golf course and The Cheshire golf course lie within 1000 acres of stunning Cheshire countryside.

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Lady Lever Art Gallery

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Gallery

Wirral

Situated in the picturesque village of Port Sunlight, Wirral, the Lady Lever Art Gallery is regarded as one of the finest art galleries in Europe.

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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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Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

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Animal Collection

Tarporley

Three times Winner of Cheshire's “Visitor Attraction of the Year”, 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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Biddulph Grange Garden (NT)

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Garden

Biddulph

This amazing Victorian garden was created by James Bateman for his collection of plants from around the world. Take a journey through Italy, Egypt, China and the Himalayas on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border.

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