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Cheshire has family-friendly attractions, accommodation, pubs and restaurants, events and experiences in abundance. Cheshire is a haven for families of all shapes and sizes, whether it’s the parents and kids, reuniting families, families with furry friends, friends that might as well be family, or even your work family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here in Cheshire you can meet all kinds of wild animals, climb and zip through the trees, explore the depths of outer space, wander the beautiful countryside, enjoy some wild and wacky rides, shop everything from big brands to unique indies, enjoy some breathtakingly romantic spots, drink and dine to your heart’s content, relax and rejuvenate in world-class spas, delve deep into the rich history of the county, work on your teambuilding skills, and even finish it all with scoop (or two) of world-famous ice cream.

There are just as many superb places to refresh and stay, from great family-friendly pubs and restaurants to hotels, self-catering and camping and caravanning, all fully equipped to welcome your family – whatever shape or size.

Then there’s all the open space to explore. Cheshire is home to some of the finest countryside around, just waiting to be explore by you and yours. From the majestic Cheshire Peaks to the sprawling plain and beautiful forests, there’s certainly space for your family to walk, run, cycle and explore.

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Family Friendly Businesses

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Lyme - National Trust

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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa

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Brasserie ABode Chester

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Storyhouse

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Family Friendly Businesses

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Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

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Combermere Abbey Cottages

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Quarry Bank - National Trust

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The Gulliver's Hotel

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Grosvenor Museum

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Unmissable Family Friendly Events

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Lapland Manchester

Dates: 8th Nov - 24th Dec 2025

R Eally Wild Egg Trail

The Really Wild Egg Trail

Dates: 4th Apr - 27th Apr 2025

Moonlight Flicks at The Deans Field

Moonlight Flicks

Dates: 10th Jul - 25th Aug 2025

Lanterns and Light Chester Zoo

Lanterns and Light

Dates: 15th Nov - 1st Jan 2026

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Family Friendly Offers

Tatton Park Walk

Expiry Date: 31st Dec 2025

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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

Expiry Date: 31st Dec 2025

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De Vere Cranage Estate & Tatton Park Offer

Expiry Date: 28th Nov 2025

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Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre - Become a member

Expiry Date: 31st Dec 2025

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Family Friendly Itineraries

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Family Friendly Trails

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Andrew James Freeman

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