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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National Waterways Yarn fest

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Demonstration

Ellesmere Port

A yarn themed festival led by our very own National Waterways Crochet Group.

Dates

From:
18 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

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Cinch presents Creamfields

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Festival

Daresbury

The original and the best is back, this August Bank Holiday, here in Cheshire.

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From:

22 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024

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Northwich Explorers: Electrical circuits at The Lion Salt Works

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Electrical Circuits.

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

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Geronimo Family Festival

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Festival

Northwich

Geronimo Family Festival is back this summer!

Dates

From:

23 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024

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Northgate Folk Festival 2024

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Festival

Chester

Northgate Folk Festival, the North West's leading experimental and contemporary folk all-dayer returns on 24.8.24. Nestled within the city's Roman Walls, the festival will once again play host to the new wave of artists forging their own paths in…

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From:
24 Aug 2024Open 12:00 - 23:00

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Cheshire Game and Country Fair

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Festival

Nr Knutsford

A Game and Country Fair with a main show arena and a host of smaller country sports arenas and workshops, and the very best in countryside activities and entertainment, we can offer you an unbeatable family day out.

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From:

25 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 18:00

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Clash of Knights

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Performance

Tarporley

Experience an all-action contest as teams of knights battle it out for victory in a gruelling test of strength and skill.

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25 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Northwich Explorers: Clay characters at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Make a clay character from history, film or fantasy.

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

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Once Upon A Time......

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Workshop

Knutsford

To celebrate International Children's Book Day, join us in Tatton Park's picturesque Gardens and step inside a number of well known and much loved tales.

Dates

From:
29 Aug 2024

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Northwich Explorers: Fossils at The Lion Salt Works

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Type:

Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Investigate fossils and make your own piece of history.

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

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Summer Sparks Spectacular

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Event

Warrington

Celebrate another magical summer season at Gulliver's World Warrington with our Summer Sparks Spectacular!

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From:
31 Aug 2024

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Apple Day

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Event

Styal

This year we are hoping for a bountiful apple crop, which means we can celebrate with Apple Day!*
Join us in the Apprentice House Orchard to have a go at traditional apple bobbing, sample freshly pressed apple juice and enjoy some apple themed…

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From:
31 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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