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 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Bents Garden & Home

Warrington

The Bents story began over 75 years ago when Alfred and Margaret Bent started growing and selling roses from their own front garden. Since then Bents has evolved into an award winning lifestyle destination and complete day out.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various 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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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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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- Accessible Information - Children's Zoo
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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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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
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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Marbury Country Park

Northwich

At Marbury Country park you can wander along the mere with splendid views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum and community orchard.

Venue

Northwich Community Woodlands, Northwich

Dates

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1 Oct 2024to31 Mar 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

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1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 20:00
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 Jan 2024to1 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 08:00 - 17:00
Culcheth Linear Country Park

Warrington

Enjoy miles of public footpaths and routes.

Dates

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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Macclesfield Riverside Park

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Riverside has a variety of habitats and is a great place to watch wildlife. You may see the herd of Longhorn cattle, an ancient and docile breed, which grazes the meadows to help preserve plant species diversity.

Venue

Macclesfield Forest, Macclesfield

Dates

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Queens Park

Crewe

Queens Park’s beautiful 45 acres, was dedicated, to the people of Crewe, in 1887, to mark the joint occasion of the Queen's Jubilee and the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Grand Junction Railway.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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Timbersbrook Picnic Area

Congleton

Today Timbersbrook picnic area is a beautiful spot where families can picnic

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

Ellesmere Port

Stanney Woods is an ancient woodland of oak and silver birch, with some hazel and holly. It is excellent for bird watching and also exceptionally good for fungi in the autumn..

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Teggs Nose Country Park

Macclesfield

At Tegg’s Nose Country Park rock dominates the landscape. Dry stone walls and sturdy barns add to the dramatic character of the steeply sided valleys while many of the hill tops are pitted with old quarries.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 08:00 - 20:00
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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 17:00
Middlewood Way

Poynton

The Middlewood Way is a 16km (10 mile) linear country park following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire East countryside. It provides a relatively level route for all users along its wildlife corridor

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024