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Cheshire
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,Β 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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Find your summer for less
Think you need deep pockets to enjoy Chester? Think again! This cityβs bursting with charm, history and cracking views β and plenty of it wonβt cost you a penny.
BeWILDerwood: A summer of FUN and stinky new adventures!
Get outdoors and visit BeWILDerwood for a summer filled with fun, imagination, and muddy knees.
Summer Holidays
Unmissable Events and Fun-Filled Days Out for All Ages
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For holiday activities, unmissable experiences and more!
Alfresco Dining in Chester: Where to Eat Outdoors in Style
Hereβs your guide to where to eat alfresco in Chester β so pull up a chair, soak in the views, and dig in.
Like A Local
There's nothing I enjoy more than a leisurely potter around Knutsford. These unplanned wanderings are the best, when you stumble upon hidden gems, free from the pressure of specific shopping lists.
Just a short hop from Cheshire, less than an hour by train, Manchester is the perfect destination for a vibrant day out or an exciting overnight stay.
One of my favourite things to do in Chester is to Run around the City Walls.
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Monthly Highlights
Dates: 6th Aug - 27th Aug 2025
Warringtonβs much-loved family event, VPX (Victoria Park Experience), is making a welcome return this summer - and this time, itβs going on tour.
Dates: 16th Aug - 16th Aug 2025
Featuring live music, a Caribbean fusion of street performances and of course Pina Coladas as far as the eye can see.
Deva Fest
Dates: 7th Aug - 10th Aug 2025
Deva Fest is BACK from the 7th β 10thβ―of August at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire.
Chester Pride
Dates: 16th Aug - 16th Aug 2025
Celebrating diversity and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender + community and is a free event celebrating equality and diversity in the heart of Chester.
Unmissable Events
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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Dates: 4th Jul - 31st Aug 2025
Chester's magical theatre-in-the-round returns to the heart of the picturesque Grosvenor Park.
Moonlight Flicks
Dates: 10th Jul - 25th Aug 2025
Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema is back this summer at Grosvenor Park in Chester!
Alice in Wonderland
Dates: 25th Jul - 30th Aug 2025
A walkabout theatre experience for kids!
Afterglow at Chester Zoo
Dates: 1st Aug - 17th Aug 2025
Afterglow returns to Chester Zoo for unmissable evenings, and one unforgettable summer celebration.
Blogging the best of Cheshire
Anderton Boat Lift, the worldβs first major commercial boat lift, celebrated its 150th anniversary in style this weekend (July 26/27) with a fabulous free Victorian Fair, organised by the Canal & River Trust charity.
BeWILDerwood, the beloved woodland adventure park with locations in Norfolk and Cheshire, has been shortlisted for Best UK Attraction at the prestigious UK News Travel Awards.
Thai Kitchen run by May Lynch has proved extremely popular dining option since the market hall re-opened in May this year.