What's on in Cheshire

Looking to experience something unique during your visit? Find out what's on in Cheshire here.The county is a hive of activity throughout the year, playing host to events for all.

Whatever time you plan on visiting Cheshire, there is sure to be something happening for you to enjoy and get involved with.

Visit Cheshire and be part of centuries old traditions with re enactments and historic parades, celebrate music from the the coolest decade, experience an outdoor adventure for the whole family or delight at unique pieces of art at one of the many events taking place at Cheshire's historic houses throughout the year.

There are plenty of musical delights to enjoy from folk to opera, jazz to classical, there is something for all musical tastes. Keep the family entertained with hands on activities and workshops at some of Cheshire's favourite attractions throughout the school holidays or come and immerse yourself in rural life at one of the many county shows.

Our county is rich in natural and scientific assets, which have shaped a unique and innovative cultural offering staged in intriguing venues across the county’s urban and rural landscape. Choose from the inspiring ideas in our three itineraries to craft an unforgettable experience you’ll only find in Cheshire.

This is just a taster! Use the search function on this page to search for events by date, location or type or see the list below for inspiration.

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Bring Back Old Billy

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Art Installation

Warrington

Artist Hayley Reid presents the Bring Back Old Billy Committee - a quest to reunite Old Billy's bonce with his hometown of Warrington. We're talking about the world's oldest horse ON RECORD here – Victorian-era taxidermied head and all!

Venue

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington

Dates

From:

19 July 2024to27 July 2024

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Blissed Out by Sarah Harris

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Art Installation

Warrington

A queer space, a room inspired by the magical, playful light which shines as the sun rises.
Slowing coming round to consciousness, experience a kaleidoscope of iridescent hues as they wake in living colour.

Venue

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington

Dates

From:

19 July 2024to27 July 2024

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Warrington Arts Festival

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Event

Warrington

A host of vibrant, accessible, community-focused events set to take place over nine days.
The summer festival, hosted by Culture Warrington, will see an ambitious series of performances and installations coming to a variety of venues and pop-up…

Venue

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington

Dates

From:

19 July 2024to27 July 2024

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2024

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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.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

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19 July 2024to31 Aug 2024

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27 July 2024to22 Aug 2024

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9 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024

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<Signs Of The Time> by Steve Sutton & John McLeod

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Art Installation

A travelling structure mapping festival space and time, this way-finder has more to offer than a direct A to B. The place to meet and consider your direction; Signs helps you get to your destination and beyond.

Dates

From:

19 July 2024to27 July 2024

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Oh Warry Warry by Frances Disley

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Art Installation

Warrington

Frances Disley, an artist based in Liverpool and originally from Warrington, invites you to immerse yourself in her latest sculptural installation, ‘Oh Warry Warry’, commissioned as part of Warrington Arts Festival.
This evocative work is a homage…

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From:

19 July 2024to27 July 2024

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Making Scents of Smells at Catalyst

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Indoor

Widnes

Visit Catalyst between 20th July and 2 August to take part in this hands-on workshop.

Venue

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum, Widnes

Dates

From:

20 July 2024to2 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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50% off Entry Tickets

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Outdoors

Tattenhall

End National Ice Cream Month and kick off Summer with a sweet deal at The Ice Cream Farm with 50% off Entry Tickets* between 20th and 31st July.

Venue

The Ice Cream Farm, Chester Rural / Welsh Borders

Dates

From:

20 July 2024to31 July 2024

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Summer of Play - Quarry Bank

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Event

Come rain or shine there’s fun for all the family at Quarry Bank.
Enjoy hours of fun on the Mill Meadow as little ones navigate through a maze, challenge themselves with the obstacle course and build all kinds of creations at the loose parts play…

Venue

Quarry Bank (NT), Wilmslow

Dates

From:

20 July 2024to2 Sept 2024

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The Great Zoo Games at Chester Zoo

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Outdoors

Upton-by-Chester

Who can run the fastest? Lift the most? Jump the furthest?
Test your agility and go head-to-head with a cheetah, with animal inspired activities and games.

Venue

Chester Zoo, Chester Outskirts

Dates

From:

20 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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The Soapbox

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Performance

For 1 hour per day, at lunchtime, town centre visitors can access a variety of local talent performances by singers, storytellers, poets and much more.

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22 July 2024to27 July 2024Open 12:00 - 13:00

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Through the Train Window Competition

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Competition / Game

Northwich

A competition running throughout the summer.
Take a photo through the train window (platform or on the train) on the mid cheshire railway line which runs from Manchester to Chester via Altrincham.

Dates

From:

22 July 2024to20 Sept 2024

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Celebrate Summer at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet with free family fun activity!

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Festival

Wirral

• Take a ride on the big wheel, challenge a friend on the12-hole mini golf course, take a ride on the bungee trampolines or water walkers and lots more!

Venue

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Cheshire

Dates

From:

23 July 2024to30 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 22:00

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Oxygen Wilmslow's Summer of Sport

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Competition / Game

Handforth, Wilmslow

Oxygen Wilmslow is hosting the ultimate summer of sport

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From:

23 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 18:00

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Our High Street

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Exhibition

Nantwich

Our 'High Street' at Nantwich Museum tells the story of Nantwich High Street over the years.

Venue

Nantwich Museum, Nantwich

Dates

From:

23 July 2024to27 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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30 July 2024to3 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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6 Aug 2024to10 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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13 Aug 2024to17 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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20 Aug 2024to24 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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27 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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3 Sept 2024to7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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10 Sept 2024to14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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17 Sept 2024to21 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Summer of Adventure at the Farm

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Event

Knutsford

This summer, head down to the farm for a fun-filled day out!
From getting up close and personal with all your farmyard favourites to delicious cookery demonstrations, there's something for the whole family to enjoy.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:

23 July 2024to23 Aug 2024

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Summer at Jodrell - Dome Show: Ted's Space Adventure

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Indoor

Lower Withington, Macclesfield

Explore the Solar System at our special planetarium screenings of Ted's Space Adventure – it's one small step for Ted, one giant leap for stargazers of all ages!

Venue

Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel

Dates

From:

23 July 2024to30 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

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Summer of Play at Hare Hill

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Event

Macclesfield

This tranquil wooded garden is perfect for kids to explore without crowds. Borrow a nature pack to explore the gardens and parklands to see what wildlife you can spot – the bird hide is the perfect place to start your adventure. Or you can build,…

Venue

Hare Hill Garden (NT), Macclesfield

Dates

From:

24 July 2024to1 Sept 2024

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Summer of Play at Lyme

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Event

Stockport

Play your way, every day through summer.
Visit Lyme for a Summer of Play, with six weeks chock-full of games. From Make Believe to Adventure, every two weeks will celebrate different ways to play with brand new activities and experiences meaning…

Venue

Lyme (NT), Macclesfield

Dates

From:

24 July 2024to3 Sept 2024

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Operation Summer

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Family Friendly

Crewe

Operation Summer will return for its third year, featuring an exciting family-friendly programme of over 130 FREE summer activities.

Venue

Queens Park, Crewe

Crewe Heritage Centre, Crewe

Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Dates

From:

24 July 2024to31 Aug 2024

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