5 Things to do this Week - 17th - 24th August

Looking for something fun to do? Here are 5 fantastic things to do in Cheshire this week.

1. The Jungle Book and Medieval Weekend at Norton Priory, Runcorn

Norton Priory has a brilliant week in store. On Monday 17th August, Immersion Theatre bring their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book to the outdoor woodland theatre at 5:30pm. Filled with original music, audience interaction and larger-than-life characters, join Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera on a madcap jungle adventure as they face snakes, cheeky monkeys and the fierce Shere Khan. Recommended for ages four and over. Adults £16, children £14.

Then on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August, Norton Priory steps back to the 12th century for a Medieval Weekend as Historia Normannis presents a siege spectacular, with knights and soldiers attacking the palisades with siege engines and period weaponry on the event field. Family-friendly crafts, garden trails and the chance to try on medieval fashions are all included with general admission, with up to three children free per paying adult. Book online in advance for a discount.

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2. Build Your Own Marble Run at Chester Cathedral

On Monday 17th August, join local artist Jen McAndrew in the nave of Chester Cathedral for a hands-on creative session where children design and build their own marble run from recycled materials to take home. Using gravity, angles and a bit of trial and error, young engineers experiment with slopes, joints and twists to send their marble on its way. Sessions run at 11am and 12pm, last around 30 minutes and are suitable for ages five and over. Younger children are welcome with a grown-up to help. Places are limited so book ahead.

If you miss this, the same event takes place on 24th August

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3. Choir of Man at Storyhouse, Chester

Direct from the West End and now on its first ever UK tour, the Olivier Award-nominated Choir of Man runs at Storyhouse Chester from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd August. Welcome to the best pub in the world, where nine extraordinarily talented singers, musicians and wordsmiths serve up a foot-stomping celebration of community and friendship, with hits from Queen, Adele, Sia, Guns N' Roses, Avicii, Luther Vandross and more performed live. Raucously joyful and five-star across the board. Tickets from £35, age guidance 10 and over.

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4. Northwich Pina Colada Festival

Northwich transforms into a tropical oasis on Saturday 22nd August as the free Pina Colada Festival takes over the town centre for a full day of Caribbean-inspired fun. Bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes across the town serve their own take on the pina colada in cocktail and mocktail form, while live music, dance zones, street entertainment and dedicated family fun zones with candyfloss, popcorn and free activities keep the atmosphere buzzing from morning to evening. Completely free and wonderfully good-spirited.

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5. Cheshire Fest at Tatton Park

Cheshire Fest makes its Tatton Park debut on Saturday 22nd August, running from 12pm to 11pm against the backdrop of one of Cheshire's most beautiful estates. The brand new Arc Stage, set against ancient woodland with full-scale lighting and sound production, hosts live music from mid-afternoon through to sunset, while the Big Top Dance Tent delivers an immersive house music experience with advanced laser and lighting production well into the evening. A street food village, multiple bar areas, tipis and chill-out spots complete a festival experience designed to move seamlessly from a relaxed summer afternoon into a high-energy night.

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