What's on in the Summer Holidays?

Looking for things to do with the kids during the summer holidays? Look no further.

Lots is going on in Chester and Cheshire this summer for all ages to enjoy. Enjoy theatre performances and much-loved movies alfresco, discover our famous zoo as the sun goes down or step back in time to medieval England.

Visit one of the many family-friendly festivals, enjoy some live music, discover viking life, get creative with crafty workshops and more!

Check out more events taking place in Chester and Cheshire this summer below.

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Summer at The Ice Cream Farm & The Ice Cream Drive In

The Cheshire countryside’s all-weather play attraction and “world-first” drive-in has a summer of fun scheduled for the 2024 school holidays.
Clash of Knights

Experience an all-action contest as teams of knights battle it out for victory in a gruelling test of strength and skill.
1. 25 Aug 202426 Aug 2024
Medieval Life at Beeston Castle

See Beeston Castle’s medieval history brought to life as we step back in time!
1. 27 Jul 202428 Jul 2024
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Hot air balloon family craft at The Lion Salt Works

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Family Friendly

Northwich

Join us at The Lion Salt Works for a fun hot air balloon theme craft activity.

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31 July 2024to1 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 03:30

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31 July 2024to1 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Sunflower Family Craft at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse

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Workshop

Northwich

Join us at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse for a family craft session that is based on sunflowers. Just drop in any time between 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

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1 Aug 2024to2 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Northwich Explorers: Make a salty bath bomb at The Lion Salt Works

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Make a Salty Bath bomb.

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2 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 01:00

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Camp Good Life

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Festival

Hawarden

This Summer, at the end of a long-awaited festival season, comes an event that sits apart from all that it follows.

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2 Aug 2024to5 Aug 2024

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Cheshire inflatable 5km

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Family Friendly

Flittogate Lane, Knutsford

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

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3 Aug 2024Open 09:00 - 14:00

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Viking Day

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Show / Display

Ellesmere Port

Come and see how your ancestors lived and immerse yourself in the Viking Age!
Take part in interactive activities throughout the day as costumed performers entertain visitors with Viking battles and displays.

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4 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

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Family Fun Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Racing and smiles run side by side at Family Fun Day, Chester’s second family-focused fixture of 2024. The Open Course is transformed into a hive of activity for children, with fun games and inflatables adding to the excitement of a day at the races…

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4 Aug 2024

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Family Crafts at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse

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Workshop

Northwich

Visit us at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse for some family fun craft activities. Just pop in any time between 10:30am - 3:30pm.

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5 Aug 2024to6 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Gorgeous Georgian Pockets and Purses

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Indoor

Chester

Make like the gorgeous Georgians and decorate your own pocket or purse with embroidery.

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6 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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7 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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8 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Northwich Explorers:Investigate Acids and Alkali

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities
Investigate Acids and Alkali and make a red cabbage indicator.

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From:
7 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 01:00

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Viking Life

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History & Heritage

Knutsford

Join Viking Warlord, Harald Bloodaxe, and his trusted Thrall at Tata’s Tun.

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From:
7 Aug 2024

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Deva Fest

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Music

Malpas

Deva Fest is BACK from the 8th – 11th of August at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire.   

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8 Aug 2024to11 Aug 2024

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Summer Plant Hunters Fair at Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

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Event

Siddington, Macclesfield

Summer Plant Hunters Fair at Capesthorne Hall & Gardens offering a special HALF PRICE ENTRY to the lovely Gardens and Plant Fair of just £4.00 for this day only.

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11 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Canal Town and Hourseboating

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Show / Display

Ellesmere Port

A unique opportunity to watch a LIVE horse boating display when 'Flower' pulls historic narrowboat GIFFORD.

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11 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

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The Wonderful Wizard Tree

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Indoor

Chester

Help us beautify our Wonderful Wizard Tree with decorations inspired by the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

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From:
13 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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14 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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15 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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AfterGlow at Chester Zoo

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Participatory Event

Upton-by-Chester

A brand new summer evening experience.

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13 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024

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Family Crafts at The Lion Salt Works

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Workshop

Northwich

Join us at The Lion Salt Works for some dreamcatcher family crafts.

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14 Aug 2024to15 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Family Crafts at Weaver Hall museum and Workhouse

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Workshop

Northwich

Join us at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse for some roundhouse family fun crafts.

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15 Aug 2024to16 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Just So Festival

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Festival

Scholar Green

Just So Festival is an imaginative outdoor adventure for children and their families.

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16 Aug 2024to18 Aug 2024

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Peter Pan by Immersion Theatre

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Event

Crewe

Get ready to think happy thoughts and fly high as the mischievous Peter embarks on an awfully big adventure, introducing Wendy Darling to the lost boys, the cheeky Tinkerbell, the hilarious Smee, and a host of other exciting characters before facing…

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From:
17 Aug 2024

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