What's On for Families?

Cheshire is the perfect place to come with the family for a fun day out or even a longer stay. There is so much happening all year around for everyone to enjoy, from ages 0 to 100, you can even bring the pooch.

We've lots of fun-packed festivals that take place in Chester and Cheshire throughout the year. Starting with the annual Scarecrow Festival at Tatton Park, where you can hunt for dozens of Scarecrows in the 50 acre gardens and throughout the farm.

We are happy to see some of our old favourites returning this year, Middlewich FAB Festival offers an eclectic mix of musical performances and boating activities, the Royal Cheshire County Show with its Quad Bike Stunt Show, delicious food and drink stalls, fairground rides and more is a must visit, and Nantwich Show is back after 3 years away, moving to a new home at Reaseheath College for the first time.

Come to Deva Fest, a great value family-friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink, or the Just So Festival, an imaginative outdoor adventure with a love of stories and childhood escapades at its heart or the Geronimo Festival, the UK's number 1 family festival with a kids field like no other!

We even have a festival especially for your dog! Dogfest takes place at Tatton Park in June, with have-a-go activities from dog diving to agility, why not enter the fund dog show or help to raise funds for Dogs Trust as you admire the surroundings on the Big Dog Walk.

As well as lots of festivals, many of our Cheshire attractions host hands on workshops, trails, exhibitions, quests, shows and more throughout the year. Take a look at our round up of family friendly events in Chester and Cheshire below:

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Secret Life of the Zoo Tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

EXPLORE the zoo like never before! Our BRAND NEW experience will give you the chance to start your day in a truly UNIQUE way, before we open to the public!

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27 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2023

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Soldier School

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History & Heritage

Off Bridge Street, Chester

The Roman Legion needs you! Come and join the Roman Army and learn what it was like living as a soldier in the Roman city of DEVA almost 2000 years ago!

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18 Feb 2023to31 Oct 2023Various Opening Times

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Planet Shark: Predator or Prey at Chester Zoo

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Indoor

Upton-by-Chester

Sink your teeth into an amazing 'out of water' shark experience at Chester Zoo!

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25 May 2023to1 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Zog Colouring Competition!

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Family Friendly

Delamere, Northwich

Visit Delamere Forest and colour your way to victory in Forestry England’s Zog colouring competition!

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15 July 2023to31 Oct 2023

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Mind your manners

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Family Friendly

Congleton

On our new all year-round trail, you will get the chance to explore the dos and don’ts as a servant, lord or lady.

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21 July 2023to29 Oct 2023Various Opening Times

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Mog in the Maize Maze at the Farm at Tatton Park

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Outdoors

Knutsford

This summer, we are excited to announce our Mog the Forgetful Cat themed trail and activities.
Mog the Forgetful Cat has forgotten her farmyard chores and gets very lost in the Maize Maze!
She can't remember which way to go. Can you help find her…

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25 July 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Mog and Bunny in the Mansion at Tatton Park

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Indoor

Knutsford

This summer, we are excited to announce our Mog the Forgetful Cat themed trail and activities.
Mog the Forgetful Cat has lost her bunny in the mansion!

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26 July 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 12:30 - 04:30

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Wake me up before you Dodo

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Exhibition

Warrington

Find out about the importance of biodiversity and what we can do to help in this new family-friendly exhibition.

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29 July 2023to5 Nov 2023

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Baba Yaga

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Theatre

Ellesmere Port

In this contemporary fairytale adventure inspired by the Slavic stories of Baba Yaga, a sister and a brother are forced to flee from their home only to find themselves alone in a whole new place.

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6 Sept 2023to12 Oct 2023

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UNEARTHED Exhibition at the LAKE gallery

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Exhibition

West Kirby

UNEARTHED showcases a collection of vibrant and intuitive landscape paintings by Liverpool artist Hilary Dron and London-based painter Tamara Williams.

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7 Sept 2023to14 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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HELENE APPEL: AMONG TREES, AMONG SAND GRAINS

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Exhibition

Birkenhead

Berlin-based artist Helene Appel creates images that straddle the threshold between realism, sculpture, and abstraction. Appel paints ordinary materials from everyday life, working in a 1:1 scale.

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22 Sept 2023to24 Feb 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Deva Day of Dance

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Dance

Chester

A feast of Morris & sword dancing comes to Chester!

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23 Sept 2023Open 10:20 - 14:50

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Arley Hall - Hall Open

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Event

Northwich

Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 4.00pm (last entry 3.30pm). Adult £6, Child (4-16) £2, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £15. No need to book.

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23 Sept 2023to25 Sept 2023

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14 Oct 2023to16 Oct 2023

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18 Nov 2023to20 Nov 2023

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Great British Food Festival

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Festival

Northwich

Family Friendly Food Festival back at Arley Hall for a weekend of foodie fun! With artisan market, street food, bars, chef demos, live music, men vs food, cake off, BBQ stage, bake stage, mini zoo, kids cookery, adult cookery, foraging walks, kids…

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23 Sept 2023to24 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Exploring Green Spaces

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Guided Walk

Nantwich

This special guided walking tour led by Sustainable Nantwich for our Summer of Science Festival will explore green spaces between Nantwich Museum and Reaseheath College.
Find out about the initiatives to link them together to help wildlife.

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23 Sept 2023

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Victorian Food Festival

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Demonstration

Stretton

It's wonderful to be back with this annual celebration of the apple harvest with seasonal Victorian crafts, music, food displays, apple-pressing (bring your own apples to press) and the amazing Chris Hocking and his selection of vintage bikes.

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23 Sept 2023to24 Sept 2023Open 12:00 - 17:00

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Youth Fed Queen's Park Festival Free Fun Day Crewe

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Festival

Crewe

Get ready for an afternoon full of excitement - Young Persons Charity Youth Fed are announcing Queen's Park Festival!

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23 Sept 2023Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Macclesfield Treacle Market

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Sale

Macclesfield

Over 160 stalls of unique crafts, exceptional lovingly produced food & drink & vintage finds

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St Luke's Hospice Colour Rush

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Outdoors

Nantwich

Join hundreds of other supporters as you take on our fun colour (and bubble!) filled run at Dorfold Hall, Nantwich. Make sure you bring your camera for some super shots of your family having fun!

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From:
24 Sept 2023Open 10:30 - 15:00
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24 Sept 2023

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Picturehouse Cinema at Chester Market

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Film

Northgate Street, Chester

Picturehouse Cinemas confirm Chester Northgate opening

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26 Sept 2023
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31 Oct 2023

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