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What's On for Families?
Cheshire is the perfect place to come with the family for a fun day out or even a longer stay. There is so much happening all year around for everyone to enjoy, from ages 0 to 100, you can even bring the pooch.
We've lots of fun-packed festivals that take place in Chester and Cheshire throughout the year. Starting with the annual Scarecrow Festival at Tatton Park, where you can hunt for dozens of Scarecrows in the 50 acre gardens and throughout the farm.
We are happy to see some of our old favourites returning this year, Middlewich FAB Festival offers an eclectic mix of musical performances and boating activities, the Royal Cheshire County Show with its Quad Bike Stunt Show, delicious food and drink stalls, fairground rides and more is a must visit, and Nantwich Show is back at Reaseheath College.
Come to Deva Fest, a great value family-friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink, and we even have a festival especially for your dog! Dogfest takes place at Tatton Park in June, with have-a-go activities from dog diving to agility, why not enter the fund dog show or help to raise funds for Dogs Trust as you admire the surroundings on the Big Dog Walk.
As well as lots of festivals, many of our Cheshire attractions host hands on workshops, trails, exhibitions, quests, shows and more throughout the year.

Family Friendly Events
Beauty and The Beast
Dates: 5th Dec - 4th Jan 2026
Be our guest this Christmas at Storyhouse for a tale as old as time – Beauty and the Beast!
Deva Fest
Dates: 6th Aug - 9th Aug 2026
Deva Fest is BACK from the 6th - 9th of August at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire.
Santa Special Cruise
Dates: 13th Dec - 13th Dec 2025
It’s the most magical time of year to be on the River Dee! Father Christmas has manage to squeeze a few dates into his diary to take a cruise with the boys and girls of Chester.
Lanterns and Light
Dates: 13th Nov - 3rd Jan 2026
The North West’s must-see festive light experience returns for 2025 - with more dates than ever before, and even more magic to discover.
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