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.

After a successful year last year the Tatton Park Pop Up Festival returns with a fantastic line up of family friendly events ranging from dance and princess parties to dinosaur shows.

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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Santa's Grotto & Elve's Workshop

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Newton Lane, Tattenhall

Visit our magical grotto here at The Ice Cream Farm where children can meet Santa, choose their own gift from the Elves’ Emporium.

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26 Nov 2022to27 Nov 2022

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3 Dec 2022to4 Dec 2022

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8 Dec 2022to11 Dec 2022

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15 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2022

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Tea Time with Mrs Claus

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Family Friendly

Newton Lane, Tattenhall

For just £6 you will receive your own cookie making kit and a warm welcome from Mrs Claus in Sticky Paws Restaurant

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26 Nov 2022to27 Nov 2022

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1 Dec 2022
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3 Dec 2022to4 Dec 2022

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8 Dec 2022to11 Dec 2022

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15 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2022

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Breakfast with Santa

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Family Friendly

Newton Lane, Tattenhall

Santa will also be visiting Sticky Paws Restaurant for a festive feast and photo opportunities

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26 Nov 2022to27 Nov 2022

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1 Dec 2022
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3 Dec 2022to4 Dec 2022

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8 Dec 2022to11 Dec 2022

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15 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2022

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Sunday Brunch with Santa

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Indoor

Chester

A special invitation from Santa to join him for a wonderful Sunday Brunch in the Cathedral Refectory – the beautiful thirteenth century monks dining hall.

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From:
27 Nov 2022Open 09:00 - 12:30

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Brunch with Santa

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Pulford, Chester

Our most popular Christmas family event is back for 2022!
Start your family's Christmas celebrations in style at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa's magical Brunch with Santa.
Father Christmas and his festive elf will join us in the Grosvenor Suite…

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27 Nov 2022Open 10:00 - 12:00
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4 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 12:00
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11 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 12:00
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18 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Lanterns Parade

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Carnival

Chester

Hundreds of school children parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns. Starting from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square.

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30 Nov 2022

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Demon Dentist

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Performance

Crewe

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH FUN!

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30 Nov 2022to4 Dec 2022

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BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas

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Whitchurch

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for… BeWILDerwood Cheshire are hosting their first ever Christmas event and it’s set to be the most wholesome festive event of the year.

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2 Dec 2022to23 Dec 2022

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Christmas at Bolesworth

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Chester

Bolesworth will be transformed into a illuminated winter wonderland this December.

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2 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2022

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Lunch with Santa

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Food & Drink

Peckforton, Tarporley

Join us for a magical 3 course family Sunday Lunch and receive a special visit from Santa himself!

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3 Dec 2022to4 Dec 2022

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10 Dec 2022to11 Dec 2022

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17 Dec 2022to18 Dec 2022

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The Snowman Tour

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Pantomime

Chester

Including Shaun The Sheep – The Flight Before Christmas.
Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family-favourite The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra.

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From:
3 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

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Sunday Lunches with Santa

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Food & Drink

Chester

Join us for a magical relaxed family Sunday Lunch and visit Santa before sitting down to a festive 3 course Sunday lunch including a gift for every child.

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From:
4 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 14:30
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11 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 14:30
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18 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 14:30

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Moving Stories

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Performance

Crewe

Monthly class in the Lyceum Studio. 10 AM for preschoolers and families, & 11:30 AM SEN Family Session for all ages

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4 Dec 2022Open 10:00 -
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4 Dec 2022Open 11:30 -

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Sunday Lunch with Santa at Inglewood Manor

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Food & Drink

Ledsham

Come along to Inglewood Manor and join us for a magical, relaxed family afternoon
Each child will have a visit to Santa and receive their very own gift before sitting down to a festive 3 course lunch!
£29.95 per adult & £15 per child (ages 2…

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4 Dec 2022Open 12:30 - 14:30
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11 Dec 2022Open 12:30 - 14:30
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18 Dec 2022Open 12:30 - 14:30

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Santa's Sunday Lunch

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

The only thing better than our delicious Sunday lunch created by our award-winning chefs is the look on your little one’s face when they see that Father Christmas has popped in to say hello.

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4 Dec 2022Open 13:00 - 16:00
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11 Dec 2022Open 13:00 - 16:00
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18 Dec 2022Open 13:00 - 16:00

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A Christmas Carol (As Told by Jacob Marley (Deceased))

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Show / Display

Crewe

Told from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, this award-winning stage adaptation has been hailed as the “definitive telling of A Christmas Carol” (Redditch Standard), and rated as one of “the top Christmas shows in London,…

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4 Dec 2022Open 20:00 -

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Santa Sunday Lunch

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Food & Drink

Mere, Knutsford

Our most popular festive event returns! Join Santa and his elves for a magical day featuring live entertainment, children’s face painting, an array of special characters and a three-course festive Sunday Lunch. Each child receives a special gift…

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4 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Santa Special at ChesterBoat

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Souters Lane, Chester

Santa Special Cruises are new for Christmas 2022! Enjoy a family-friendly cruise on the River Dee with Father Christmas, who will bring books for the children.

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From:
4 Dec 2022Open 15:00 - 16:00
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10 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 16:00
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17 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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Theatre

Runcorn

Jack & the Beanstalk is presented by New Pantomime Productions and stars Eurovision's Nikki French, X Factor's David Heath and Brindley Panto favourites Rebecca Lake, Andrew Curphey and Charlotte Dacia!

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7 Dec 2022to8 Jan 2023

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Winter Watch Parade

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Parade

Chester

Watch the Lord of Misrule and his ghoulish friends hit the cobbles for a riotous romp with a mischievous coterie of fire breathers, devils, skeletons, ice queens, Jack Frosts as the procession dances through the city centre.

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From:
8 Dec 2022Open 19:00 - 20:00

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