FREE Days Out in Cheshire

Pack a picnic, grab a flask of tea and head to Cheshire for a day out at one of our FREE attractions. Many of our nature reserves, trails and parks are completely free to enter, some attractions you just need to pay for parking and others you can enter and wander around for free, only treating yourself to something if you feel like it!

Visit one of our fascinating museums, bring the kids for a play in one of our many parks or at one of the playgrounds, cool off at one of our outdoor paddling pools or take the dog for a walk around some of our stunning Cheshire countryside.

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Blakemere Village

Northwich

Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Blakemere welcomes visitors all year round to experience its unique activities, exciting events, enticing eateries, and independent shopping opportunities.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Congleton Museum

Congleton

Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Grosvenor Park

Chester

Grosvenor Park is a grade II* registered, green flag award winning park dating back to 1867 covering 20 acres. It's the main ornamental park in Chester whose layout was designed by Edward Kemp.

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1 Nov 2024to30 Apr 2025Open 08:00 - 18:00

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1 Jan 2025to1 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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1 May 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 07:00 - 20:00
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Delamere Forest

Northwich

Enjoy a fun day out in Cheshire’s largest woodland!
Located between Liverpool and Manchester, Delamere Forest provides a stunning setting for your next family adventure.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 08:00 - 17:00
Nantwich Museum

Nantwich

Nantwich Museum, a vibrant community museum where visitors can learn about the early settlement of the town, the importance of salt, the local dairy and other industries, events and people that have shaped the town's history.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Ellesmere Port

Trendsetters, foodies, label lovers, it’s time to make some noise for the infamous McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Cheshire Oaks.

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6 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Chester Cathedral

Chester

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.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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Chester City Walls

Chester

The city walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Walton Hall & Gardens

Warrington

Set within acres of tranquil and idyllic parkland is Walton Hall and Gardens – the former home of Lord and Lady Daresbury.

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1 Oct 2024to31 Mar 2025Various Opening Times

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1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 08:00 - 20:00
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Tatton Park

Knutsford

Tatton Park’s ancient Parkland is just waiting to be explored.

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24 Mar 2024to27 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 19:00

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28 Oct 2024to21 Mar 2025Various Opening Times
Discover the Rows

The Rows, Chester

Join our circular journey through an urban landscape that is unique in the world.
Rixton Clay Pits Local Nature Reserve

Warrington

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Sandy Lane Aqua Park

Chester

The park has beautiful views of the local area, which provides a stimulating play environment and the Aqua Park/Water Park includes a 10 feature spray facility close to a grassed picnic area.

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Welcome to Chester Trail

Northgate Street, Chester

Let’s start with Welcome. Welcome to our wonderful city and its colourful (and black & white…) history.

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Discover Chester's Old Churches

Northgate Street, Chester

Christianity has played an important role in the life of the city for much of Chester's long history.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Medieval Chester Trail

Northgate Street, Chester

In this guide, we'll be taking a look at Chester in the Norman and later medieval periods, from around 1070 to 1500. But please excuse us if we don't stick too rigidly to these dates....

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Chester Millennium Festival Trail

Northgate Street, Chester

Welcome to the Chester Millennium Festival Trail, laid down in 2000 as part of the city's '2000 years of Building' Millennium Festival.

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The Rows Time Travelling Treasure Hunt

Chester

Chester is under threat from the Time Watchers, a mysterious society of time travellers who hide in pockets of time.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Welcome to Chester Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Let’s start with Welcome. Welcome to our wonderful city and its colourful (and black & white…) history.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

Congleton

Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in the picturesque village of Swettenham lies this horticultural treasure. The arboretum was the lifelong project of Sir Bernard Lovell, founder of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

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From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00