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Welcome to the official online guide to help you plan the perfect short break in Cheshire.
Our beautiful county is the perfect place to explore this year! From our vibrant towns and villages to our historic city of Chester, you can be sure of a truly unforgettable experience wherever you choose to visit.
In Chester & Cheshire you'll find everything including rural escapes and city breaks,ย some of the country's best attractions and most unmissable events, cosy pubs and Michelin-starred dining, and some of the finest shopping around! Explore our site to inspire your visit to Chester & Cheshire.
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Gladiators of Britain
A partnership exhibition with The British Museum and Colchester and Ipswich Museums.
Discover Haunted Chester: An Itinerary for Mystery and Mayhem
Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure through Chesterโs haunted streets, eerie landmarks, and ghostly taverns.
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A vibrant showcase of must-see events, festive happenings, and local highlights to make your season unforgettable.
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks Village may be fictional, but it has become a household name and a cultural icon in UK television. At the heart of the long-running Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, the village is depicted as a lively suburb of Chester, Cheshire.
Like A Local
One of my favourite things to do in Chester is to Run around the City Walls.
Nestled in the south of the county โ close to the border of Staffordshire and Shropshire sits the thriving market town of Nantwich.
As a proud business owner in Tarporley, Iโve had the privilege spending lots of time in this beautiful Cheshire village home for many years.
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Halloween at Chester Zoo
Dates: 18th Oct - 2nd Nov 2025
For two unmissable weeks this October, the zoo will be filled with giant pumpkins, mythical tales and seasonal surprises.
Dates: 4th Oct - 2nd Nov 2025
NEW for 2025! Family-friendly event filled with daytime adventure, Halloween activities, spooky surprises and a Glowing Light Trail!
Cheshire Fashion Week 2025
Dates: 17th Oct - 18th Oct 2025
The North's biggest fashion week outside of London.
Fright Fiesta
Dates: 11th Oct - 31st Oct 2025
Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliverโs this Halloween with Fright Fiesta โ a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.
Unmissable Events
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Gladiators of Britain
Dates: 20th Sept - 25th Jan 2026
A partnership exhibition with The British Museum and Colchester and Ipswich Museums.
Halloweenville
Dates: 3rd Oct - 2nd Nov 2025
Dive into the all-new Halloweenville โ a spine-tingling, family-friendly adventure like no other!
Halloween at BeWILDerwood: Spooooky fun forโฆ
Dates: 4th Oct - 2nd Nov 2025
NEW for 2025! Family-friendly event filled with daytime adventure, Halloween activities, spooky surprises and a Glowing Light Trail!
Sundown Adventures at Go Ape Delamere
Dates: 17th Oct - 9th Nov 2025
Experience tree top thrills in a whole new light
Blogging the best of Cheshire
Cheshire truly shines during the festive season, hosting a wonderful array of Christmas light trails that bring sparkle and magic to the winter nights.
If youโre heading to Lapland Manchester at Capesthorne Hall this festive season, why not make a winter break of it?
Looking for something fun to do? Here are 5 fantastic things to do in Cheshire this week.