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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Castle Park

Frodsham

Smart Victorian formal bedding scheme which reflects the work of original designer Edward Kemp, renowned for his work at Birkenhead Park.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 08:00 - 18:00
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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Rixton Clay Pits Local Nature Reserve

Warrington

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Countess of Chester Country Park

Chester

Countess of Chester Country Park brings the countryside closer to the city, providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy natural and peaceful surroundings as they wander around the park’s pathways.

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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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Nantwich Riverside Loop

Nantwich

Stretch your legs on this pleasant walk from the town centre, taking in the Riverside Park, the Shropshire Union Canal and the historic Welsh Row. Just follow the signs in either direction and enjoy getting to know the countryside and its history.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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 2024to31 Dec 2024
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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
RLWC - Cycling and Orienteering Trails

Warrington

New family friendly cycling and orienteering trails have launched this summer in Warrington.

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The Gritstone Trail

Macclesfield

Follow the 35 mile / 56km trail through Cheshire’s Peak District

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
The Delicious Dozen: Cheshire's Ice Cream Trail

Cheshire isn’t known for its sandy beaches, yet it’s just the place to go for an ice cream.
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 2024to31 Dec 2024
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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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
The Sandstone Trail

Frodsham

Stride out along the Sandstone Trail and sample some of the finest walking in Cheshire. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the Cheshire plain and enjoy this invigorating walk at any time of year.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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.

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Northwich Community Woodlands, Northwich

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1 Apr 2024to30 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 20:00

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1 Oct 2024to31 Mar 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
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
Lymm Dam Nature Reserve

Lymm

Lymm Dam is an area of great beauty and tranquillity. Its woodlands and meadows are teeming with wildlife

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Orford Park

Warrington

Orford Park as we know it today originally formed the land and gardens of the no-longer existent Orford Hall.

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Sandbach Park

Sandbach

Sandbach Park is located in the heart of Sandbach town centre adjacent to the library

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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Poynton Park

Macclesfield

A picturesque park with a pool, ancient trees and wildlife, including great crested grebes, mute swan and tufted duck, dragon and damselflies.

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2 Jan 2024to30 Dec 2024