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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Easter Sunday Family Bunny Hunt

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Malpas

Join us on Easter Sunday in Cholmondeley Castle Gardens for an entire day of family fun!

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9 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Peter & Friends Easter Experience

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Siddington, Macclesfield

Hop, Skip and Jump into our enchanted experience with Peter and Friends!

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9 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Mini Off-Rovers - Driving You Quackers!

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Siddington, Macclesfield

Young drivers needed to come and be park rangers and drive around the Capesthorne Hall Estate in their own mini Land Rover in search of the ducklings that escaped the lake and are lost around the grounds!

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10 Apr 2023to14 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Capesthorne Duck Dash

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Siddington, Macclesfield

Hidden around the grounds of Capesthorne Hall are 12 ducks, each one with a unique personality and style.

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10 Apr 2023to14 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Newspaper Art

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Marston, Northwich

Create your own unique piece of art using old newspaper.

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11 Apr 2023to12 Apr 2023Open 12:00 - 15:00

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Funtopia at Northwich

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Northwich

The BIG day out for little kids is coming back to Northwich!

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12 Apr 2023Open 11:30 - 17:30
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22 July 2023Open 11:30 - 17:30

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Autism Friendly Sessions at Northwich Funtopia

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Northwich

The BIG day out for little kids is coming back to Northwich and, this year we are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY Funtopia!

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12 Apr 2023Open 10:30 - 11:30
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22 July 2023Open 10:30 - 11:30

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Fairy and Dinosaur Enchanted Woodland Launch

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Glazebury, Warrington

Join our magical fairy, and other enchanted characters on Friday 14th April, as your little ones discover the new woodland walk and all the little treasures hidden throughout.

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14 Apr 2023Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Bents' Big Bunny Hop

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Warrington

Who doesn't love a chocolate reward? Hop along to the Big Bents Bunny Hop where all participants will receive a medal, drink and chocolate treat for completing Bents' annual charity 5k, all in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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16 Apr 2023Open 09:30 -

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Discover Tree Climbing

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Siddington, Macclesfield

Why not come and experience recreational tree climbing at Capesthorne Hall.
Ascend high into the canopy of a magnificent oak. Guided by friendly instructors, use our safe climbing system to climb into the unique treetop world for an unforgettable…

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16 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Sandbach Transport Festival

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Sandbach

This year Sandbach Transport Festival is back with a few tweaks to make the day even more enjoyable for the whole family!

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22 Apr 2023to23 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Bluebell Walks

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Nantwich

Our Woodland Walks are back for 2023 by popular demand! Come and enjoy a spring walk on the wild side in the ancient woods at Combermere and enjoy nature's gifts and our bluebells.

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23 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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30 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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14 May 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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East Cheshire Hospice Starlight Walk

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Siddington, Macclesfield

Starlight Walk is an opportunity for you, your family and friends to come together and walk a choice of a 2.5km loop, 2 loops for 5k or 4 loops for 10k through the beautiful grounds of Capesthorne Hall in memory of a loved one. The walk takes place…

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27 Apr 2023Open 18:00 - 22:00

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Apollo Remastered

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Exhibition

Birkenhead

The original NASA photographic film from the Apollo missions is some of the most important and valuable film in existence.

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28 Apr 2023to2 Sept 2023

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Princess and Pirate Weekend

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Warrington

Get ready for a princess and pirate takeover across our theme parks. There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more.

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29 Apr 2023to1 May 2023

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Crewe Knife Angel

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Crewe

Created by sculptor Alfie Bradley in conjunction with the British Ironwork Centre, the Knife Angel has been created from 100,000 seized blades collected by 43 police constabularies.

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3 May 2023to31 May 2023Open 11:00 - 12:00

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The Mid Cheshire Charity Scooter Rally & Beer Festival

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Frodsham

A fantastic two day event of live music, great beer & on Saturday, a fabulous family day with stalls, food & competitions & classic scooters from across the UK All to raise money for the Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust Breast Cancer charity & the Mersey…

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5 May 2023to6 May 2023Open 12:00 - 23:30

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Family Fun Night

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Celebration

Alsager

Join Alsager Civic to celebrate King Charles III - £5 per ticket - Quiz, Bingo, Disco.

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6 May 2023Open 18:00 -

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Coronation Celebration Picnic

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Celebration

Knutsford

A Coronation Celebration Picnic in a marquee off Foxcovert Lane on Sunday 7th May 2023 from 12 noon.Bringing your own picnic and drinks and continue the Coronation Celebration in Lower Peover.

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7 May 2023Open 12:00 -

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Coronation Picnic

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Celebration

Sandbach

Organised by the Town Council. Screening of the Coronation Concert from Windsor. Picnics available but guests welcome to bring their own. DJ. No drinks to be brought in.

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From:
7 May 2023Open 17:00 - 22:00

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