What's on in Cheshire

Looking to experience something unique during your visit? Find out what's on in Cheshire here.The county is a hive of activity throughout the year, playing host to events for all.

Whatever time you plan on visiting Cheshire, there is sure to be something happening for you to enjoy and get involved with.

Visit Cheshire and be part of centuries old traditions with re enactments and historic parades, celebrate music from the the coolest decade, experience an outdoor adventure for the whole family or delight at unique pieces of art at one of the many events taking place at Cheshire's historic houses throughout the year.

There are plenty of musical delights to enjoy from folk to opera, jazz to classical, there is something for all musical tastes. Keep the family entertained with hands on activities and workshops at some of Cheshire's favourite attractions throughout the school holidays or come and immerse yourself in rural life at one of the many county shows.

Our county is rich in natural and scientific assets, which have shaped a unique and innovative cultural offering staged in intriguing venues across the county’s urban and rural landscape. Choose from the inspiring ideas in our three itineraries to craft an unforgettable experience you’ll only find in Cheshire.

This is just a taster! Use the search function on this page to search for events by date, location or type or see the list below for inspiration.

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Free, Drop-in craft activities

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Type:

Indoor

Chester

Inspired by the Trina Cox exhibition, create a stained glass-style lantern with a Spring theme.

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
9 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

Explore the Gardens on a delightful storytelling tour, based on 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.'

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 14:30

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Northwich Explorers - Clay Minibeasts

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Create your own clay minibeasts…make them as strange as you like! £5 booking per child necessary.

Venue

Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich

Dates

From:
9 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
9 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Drop-in seasons craft activity at The Lion Salt Works

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Type:

Event

Northwich

Join us at The Lion Salt Works and make your own 4 seasons tree art model.

Venue

Lion Salt Works, Northwich

Dates

From:
9 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
10 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Trena Cox: Telling the Stories of the City in Stained Glass

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Talk

Chester

This illustrated talk will explore Trena Cox's depictions of the people and places of Chester in her stained glass installed at locations around the city, including Stanley Palace, Chester Castle and local churches.

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
10 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Drop-in Earth Day craft activities at Weaver Hall Museum

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Type:

Event

Northwich

Celebrate Earth Day (22 April) and make your own Earth mobile.

Venue

Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich

Dates

From:
10 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
11 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Object of the Month - Tazze

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Indoor

Chester

This talk will discuss a pair of early 18th century silver tazze (or dishes) by Richard Richardson I of Chester.

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
10 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 13:30

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Northwich Explorers - Investigating spring colours

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Type:

Family Friendly

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Investigating Spring colours and light.

Venue

Lion Salt Works, Northwich

Dates

From:
11 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
11 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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A Night Out with Madonna Tribute Evening

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Type:

Indoor

Pulford, Chester

Tasha Leaper's unmissable tribute to the Queen of Pop comes to Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa on Friday 11th April 2025 (7pm).
Enjoy all of Madonna's famed hits during a night out to remember in the Grosvenor Suite, featuring electric live…

Dates

From:
11 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00

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Foamtastic Colour Blast 2025

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Type:

Outdoors

Chester

The only event where you can expect to be covered in coloured powder and blasted with foamy bubbles as you make your way around the route of Chester's famous Racecourse.

Venue

Chester Racecourse, Chester Outskirts

Dates

From:
13 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 10:00

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Free, Drop-in craft activities - Butterflies and Bugs

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Indoor

Chester

Drop in - Butterflies and Bugs. Come and see some of our wonderful bugs and butterflies, then create your own finger puppets.

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
15 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
16 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
17 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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The Girl on the Train

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Type:

Theatre

Chester

Rachel Watson longs for a different life.
Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she’ll worry about it. But don’t let that worry you – she’ll worry enough for the both of you. This hilarious show has some stories of success and sound logic, but…

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:

15 Apr 2025to19 Apr 2025Various Opening Times

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Northwich Explorers - Moving Easter toy!

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Type:

Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Make an Easter themed moving toy.

Venue

Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich

Dates

From:
16 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
16 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Drop-in Weather Mobile themed craft at The Lion Salt Works

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Type:

Family Friendly

Northwich

Get crafty and create your own spring weather mobile.

Venue

Lion Salt Works, Northwich

Dates

From:
16 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
17 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Northwich Explorers - Eggy eggsperiments

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Type:

Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Eggy eggsperiments.

Venue

Lion Salt Works, Northwich

Dates

From:
17 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
17 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Horse with her Full Band

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Event

Nantwich

Nantwich, are you ready?
GJs Presents
The incredible Horse with her full band are opening the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival and it's going to be unforgettable!
The Road Less Travelled performed in full, plus the timeless classics you know…

Dates

From:

17 Apr 2025to17 May 2025Open 17:00 - 23:00

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Drop-in Space themed craft at Weaver Hall Museum

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Type:

Event

Northwich

Build your own 3D card space diorama, and fill it with planets, stars and even aliens!

Venue

Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich

Dates

From:
17 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
18 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Easter Pop Up Market

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Type:

Fete / Fair

Knutsford

This Easter, join us in the Stableyard where you will discover artisan food producers, local artwork, and beautiful homeware.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:

18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

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Type:

Festival

Nantwich

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is back with a bigger and better line-up than ever.

Dates

From:

18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025

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Easter Historic Boat Gathering

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Type:

Show / Display

Ellesmere Port

A fleet of colourful narrowboats and barges take centre stage across the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port while the site comes alive with music and activities for the whole family.

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

From:

18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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