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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Royal Cheshire County Show

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Show / Display

Knutsford

The Royal Cheshire County Show returns in June in the beautiful surrounds of the County Showground, Tabley, near Knutsford in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.

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From:

20 June 2023to21 June 2023

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Evening Deer Walk

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Guided Walk

Knutsford

Join our expert ranger team for an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal to Tatton's ancient deer herd.

Dates

From:
20 June 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Midsummer Watch Parade

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Carnival

Chester

More than 500 years in the making, Chester’s Midsummer Watch is the oldest and most colourful parade in the UK. Since its first outing in 1498, the Watch has become a major part of Chester’s cultural heritage.

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24 June 2023to25 June 2023Open 14:00 -

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Arley Garden Festival

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Festival

Northwich

Plant nurseries, garden accessories, garden tours by Lord Ashbrook, Question Time marquee, schools gardening challenge, countryside marquee, food fair, craft fair, live music and garden entry included.

Dates

From:

24 June 2023to25 June 2023Various Opening Times

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Poynton Arts Festival

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Festival

Poynton

This is a festival open to all creative arts; theatre, music, comedy, singing, poetry, painting and more besides.

Dates

From:

25 June 2023to2 July 2023

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2023

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Festival

Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.

Dates

From:

1 July 2023to27 Aug 2023

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21 July 2023to27 Aug 2023

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15 Aug 2023Open 19:30 -
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26 Aug 2023Open 14:00 -

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Funtopia at Macclesfield

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Festival

Macclesfield

The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Macclesfield for the first time ever!
Our fun-filled festival - designed especially for under 10's, is filled with all the fun and games your family could want to make this exciting day out one to be…

Dates

From:
1 July 2023Open 11:20 - 17:30

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The Classic American's Stars and Stripes Car Show

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Exhibition

Knutsford

The UK's biggest and best Classic American Car event, featuring the Wall of Death, Wild West 'shoot out', loads of trade stands and side shows with live bands playing throughout the day.

Dates

From:

1 July 2023to2 July 2023

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Autism Friendly Session at Macclesfield Funtopia

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Festival

Macclesfield

The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Macclesfield for the first time ever, this year we are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY Funtopia!
After a hugely successful trial of our Autism Friendly Sessions in 2022 we have decided to…

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From:
1 July 2023Open 10:30 - 11:30

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Wilmslow Community Show

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Show / Display

Wilmslow

Wilmslow Community Show will be back this summer.

Dates

From:
2 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Discover Tree Climbing

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Outdoors

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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From:
2 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Summer Deer Walk

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Guided Walk

Knutsford

For centuries the Red and Fallow Deer at Tatton Park have roamed freely over 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland.

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From:

12 July 2023to13 July 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Macclesfield Pride

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Festival

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Pride takes place at Market Square, Macclesfield. A fabulously colourful day of live music, marketplace stalls, kids' activities, the rainbow raffle and so much more!

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From:
15 July 2023

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Krazy Races

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Family Friendly

Northwich, Northwich

In 2023 we are bringing our successful brand of Krazy Races Events BACK to Northwich in partnership with Northwich Town Council. There will be fun, entertainment and "wow, did they really just do that!?" moments.

Dates

From:
16 July 2023Various Opening Times

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Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

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Outdoors

Siddington, Macclesfield

Classic Shows are delighted to return to Capesthorne Hall to host the Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show taking place on Sunday 16th July 2023, a stunning location to house a fantastic vehicle display.

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From:
16 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
From:
16 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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bluedot

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Festival

Macclesfield

A stellar line-up from the worlds of music, science and cosmic culture gather on the plain beneath the great white dish of the Lovell Telescope every July.

Dates

From:

20 July 2023to23 July 2023

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Medieval Life at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Step back in time to medieval England. Meet characters from the past and hear tales from centuries ago.

Dates

From:

22 July 2023to23 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Hale Barns Carnival

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Concert

Hale Barns

A fun-filled weekend of headlining musicians, entertainment, food stalls, funfair, and attractions

Dates

From:

22 July 2023to23 July 2023

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Summer Activities at the Farm

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Type:

Outdoors

Knutsford

Summer activities filled with fun at the Farm!

Dates

From:

25 July 2023to25 Aug 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Dubbed Out Festival

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Type:

Festival

Nr Knutsford

A weekend family festival with big top tents, live bands, top DJ's, fine food, bars, stalls and more.

Dates

From:

27 July 2023to30 July 2023

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