Arts & Culture

Instead of vowing to give things up this January, why not add a few new adventures to your list? Here are 22 new hobbies and experiences to discover across Cheshire in 2026.

This year, three of the county's most celebrated historic houses are hosting works by some of the greatest artists who ever lived. Turner. Rembrandt. Canaletto.

Discover Cheshire's Top-Rated Attractions & Experiences

Open-air theatre, film, comedy, food, family fun and more take over Chester’s Grosvenor Park this summer with four fabulous shows set to entertain and enchant audiences.

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.

Quarry Bank is a place of stark contrast, where the power of the Industrial Revolution sits alongside the beauty of picturesque gardens and lush countryside.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Chester Northgate, wander your way into Chester Picturehouse: a treat of a cinema boasting six screens and a café-bar, not to mention a stunning mural created exclusively for us by artist Murugiah.

Storyhouse is Chester's multi award-winning 37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Chester Northgate, wander your way into Chester Picturehouse: a treat of a cinema boasting six screens and a café-bar, not to mention a stunning mural created exclusively for us by artist Murugiah.

Quarry Bank is a place of stark contrast, where the power of the Industrial Revolution sits alongside the beauty of picturesque gardens and lush countryside.

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.

Parr Hall is one of the north west's leading arts and entertainment venues for music, comedy, drama and much more.

Crewe Heritage Centre is the town's only museum, telling the story of how a small farming hamlet became an engineering heavyweight and household name in under 200 years.

Storyhouse is Chester's multi award-winning 37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.

Nestling on the edge of Cheshire and the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.

Historic Edwardian playhouse Theatre in the heart of Crewe, home to a popular array of top-quality musicals, drama, comedy, dance, family shows and more, with new shows being added to our eclectic programme every week.