Halloween & Half Term in Cheshire

Get ready for chills and thrills this Halloween in Cheshire!

There's lots going on in Chester and Cheshire this Half Term, from pumpkin picking to ghost tours, trails to follow and clues to solve and woodland trails lit up at night.

Join in freaky activities at Gulliver's World, head to the UK's biggest open air cinema to see some spooky films, visit Tatton Park for their new Skellies and Wellies event or gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Beeston Castle.

This is just for starters, there is lots more going on for Halloween and during half term in Cheshire, come and visit if you dare...

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Bonfires & Fireworks in Cheshire

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New Dome Show: The Great Solar System Adventure!

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Macclesfield

See the Jodrell Bank Space Dome transformed in a spellbinding journey to the stars! A new immersive adventure, prepare to be amazed as you learn about the wonders of our Solar System.

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23 July 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

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Macclesfield

Travel to the edge of the universe in astounding detail at the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, coming to Jodrell Bank this October and free with admission.

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26 Oct 2024to27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Aladdin

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Old Hall, Warrington

The much-loved tale of Aladdin flies into Gulliver's World Warrington this festive season on selected dates from 28th December - 5th January.

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28 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025

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Relaxed Openings

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Macclesfield

With reduced noise and light levels, a relaxed screening of 'The Story of Jodrell Bank', and a designated Quiet Space, this is a calmer start to the morning for anyone who might appreciate it.

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5 Jan 2025
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2 Feb 2025

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Halloween Lakeside Trail

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Trail

Warrington

The North-West’s favourite Halloween event is back for 2024 with lots of new spooky twists.

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Miniature Steam Weekend

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Ellesmere Port

Meet the Cheshire Live Steamers and see their incredible engines in action.

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Nantwich Ghost Walk

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Guided Walk

Nantwich

Nantwich's rich history extends back to the Roman Age, and the town has since weathered fire, witchcraft and bears.

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Twig or Treat at the Glorious Glowing Lantern Parade

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Whitchurch

Meet the characters, enjoy Twig or Treat Tales at the Storytelling Stage, see sparkly lights & start your new trick-or-treating tradition!

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Children's Ghost Walk

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Guided Walk

Chester

Join guide Ann Coward for a family friendly Children's Ghost Walk for primary school children. Not a scary tour!

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Hedgehog hibernation: a home for Prickles

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Trail

Altrincham

Find the trail points throughout the Dunham Massey park and gardens accompanied by the charming character Prickles the Hedgehog.

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Wildlife and nature walks at Quarry Bank

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Guided Walk

Styal

Join our ranger team for a series of seasonal nature walk through the woodlands at Quarry Bank.

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Murder Mystery Dinner

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Food & Drink

Manchester Road, Knutsford

Come and join us for an evening of intrigue and mystery. A murder has been committed and we need to find out who has carried out this dreadful crime! Can you solve the clues and be the hero of the day?

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Brereton Heath LNR Halloween Trail

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Brereton, Congleton

Some spooky visitors are visiting the Nature Reserve this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Pick up a map from the outside dispenser and get searching around the park.

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The Macclesfield BIG BANG - Bonfire & Fireworks Festival

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Prestbury, Macclesfield

The Ultimate Bonfire and Fireworks Festival in East Cheshire!

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October Half Term at Jodrell Bank

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Macclesfield

Be on the lookout for little green men this October, as Jodrell Bank hosts a half term extraterrestrial extravaganza!

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Magical Woodland

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Family Friendly

Northwich

Our spooktacular, Magical Woodland Experience in the heart of the Cheshire Countryside, experience nature in all its Autumnal glory, lit up bydazzling cathedral canopies of fairy lights, interactive light features, and dancing tunnels of…

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Frankenweenie

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Chester

A comic twist on a classic tale from Disney and the mind of Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas).

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Halloween and Half Term Activities

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Family Friendly

Ellesmere Port

Ghosts and ghouls bring a spine-tingling thrill to the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port (known locally as ‘The Boat Museum’), with exciting half term Halloween activities on offer from Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November.
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Halloween at Quarry Bank

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Wilmslow

Tickets are now on sale for a brand new trail filled with spooky fun for everyone. Book now to secure your preferred date and time.

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Dome Show: CAP COM GO!

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Macclesfield

On July 16th 1969, three Astronauts blasted off to space to make the first ever attempt to land humans on the Moon.
This short film allows you to relive the epic NASA Apollo 11 mission like never before.

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