5 Things to do this Week - 19th - 26th October

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

1. Horrible Histories and Aardman in Concert at Storyhouse, Chester

Storyhouse Chester pulls out all the stops for half term with two brilliant stage shows. Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors runs from Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th October, bringing the horrible Henries, headless wives, Bloody Mary and the Spanish Armada to life with actors and eye-popping 3D special effects. Also showing across the week is Awful Egyptians, and booking both shows together gets you 15% off. Then on Monday 26th October, Aardman in Concert celebrates 50 years of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph, Creature Comforts and more with a joyful big-screen showcase accompanied live by a world-class orchestra, culminating in a full live performance of The Wrong Trousers. Two performances at 1:30pm and 3:30pm. A crackin’ half term at Storyhouse.

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2. Miniature Steam Weekend at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port

On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October, the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port welcomes the Cheshire Live Steamers for a weekend of miniature steam-powered engineering. Watch as small-scale versions of full-size traction engines, all built and maintained by their operators, steam and whistle across the seven-acre museum site. A wonderfully characterful addition to a visit to one of Cheshire’s most fascinating museums.

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3. Autumn Festival at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

On Sunday 25th October, Cholmondeley Castle Gardens near Malpas opens its gates for the final time this season with an Autumn Festival celebrating the golden glow of the gardens at their most spectacular. Wrap up warm, gather the family and soak up the magic of one of Cheshire’s most beautiful estates dressed in full autumn colour. A wonderful way to close out the season.

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4. Howl-o-ween at Exchange Square, Chester

On Sunday 25th October, Exchange Square in Chester goes Halloween for a spooktacular day of canine costume fun. Dress your four-legged friend in their best Halloween outfit and join the Best Dressed Pup Parade at 12pm and 2pm, with prizes including a premium dog grooming kit from Buddycare and a free Puppuccino for every pup who takes part. Browse dog-focused traders including Butternut Box, Pure Pet Food and Bohocircle, and feel good knowing a contribution from every parade ticket goes to Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home.

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5. Jack-o’-Lanterns Light Trail at Norton Priory, Runcorn

On Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October, the grounds and woodland at Norton Priory in Runcorn are transformed after dark by a glowing trail of pumpkin lanterns and atmospheric lighting. A magical half term evening event in one of Cheshire’s most atmospheric settings.

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