What's On for Families?

Cheshire is the perfect place to come with the family for a fun day out or even a longer stay. There is so much happening all year around for everyone to enjoy, from ages 0 to 100, you can even bring the pooch.

We've lots of fun-packed festivals that take place in Chester and Cheshire throughout the year. Starting with the annual Scarecrow Festival at Tatton Park, where you can hunt for dozens of Scarecrows in the 50 acre gardens and throughout the farm.

We are happy to see some of our old favourites returning this year, Middlewich FAB Festival offers an eclectic mix of musical performances and boating activities, the Royal Cheshire County Show with its Quad Bike Stunt Show, delicious food and drink stalls, fairground rides and more is a must visit, and Nantwich Show is back at Reaseheath College.

Come to Deva Fest, a great value family-friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink, and we even have a festival especially for your dog! Dogfest takes place at Tatton Park in June, with have-a-go activities from dog diving to agility, why not enter the fund dog show or help to raise funds for Dogs Trust as you admire the surroundings on the Big Dog Walk.

As well as lots of festivals, many of our Cheshire attractions host hands on workshops, trails, exhibitions, quests, shows and more throughout the year. Take a look at our round up of family friendly events in Chester and Cheshire below:

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Sketchbook Session with Aleta Doran

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Chester

This workshop encourages drawing to support your wellbeing. Come and enjoy some mindful sketching using the work of Trena Cox as inspiration. Each participant will receive a free pocket sized A6 sketchbook and drawing pencil to continue their…

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27 Mar 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

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Chester

Firs Forest Adventures, Crafts, Games, Music, Easter Bunny, Minecraft Education workshops (Y3-4)
Free Family Event - Book online

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29 Mar 2025

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Mother's Day Weekend

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Family Friendly

Old Hall, Warrington

Celebrate Mother's Day at Gulliver’s World. Adult tickets are FREE* throughout Mother’s Day Weekend!

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29 Mar 2025to30 Mar 2025Various Opening Times

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Free guided toddler walks at Quarry Bank

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Styal

The guided group toddler walks will take families on a short walk; to experience nature and allow little ones to roam and explore at their own pace.
This is an opportunity for little ones to try walking on different surfaces for a sensory…

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31 Mar 2025Open 11:00 - 11:40
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19 May 2025Open 11:00 - 11:40
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16 June 2025Open 11:00 - 11:40
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14 July 2025Open 11:00 - 11:40

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Easter Adventures at Dunham Massey

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Outdoors

Altrincham

Designed with children of all ages in mind, Dunham Massey's Easter Adventures trail features ten activity stations which explore the fascinating world of pollinators. From bees to butterflies, and from wasps to beetles, join the fun discovering the…

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3 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Easter Adventures at Lyme

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Disley

Hunt colourful wooden eggs in the garden to collect your own this Easter at Lyme

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4 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30

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Crewe//Makes Easter Fun & Gizmobots Exhibition

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Exhibition

Crewe

Creative Activity workshops including badge making, PLUS Gizmobots Robot Exhibition and local art work on display.
Crewe//Makes creative drop-in session, pop in anytime and unleash your creativity. We can't wait to see you there... Let's make…

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5 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
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7 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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16 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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23 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00

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Easter adventures at Little Moreton Hall

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Congleton

Join us at Little Moreton Hall this spring and have an Easter adventure in nature. Our Easter trail runs from Saturday 5th April - Monday 21st April, 10:30am - 4pm. Booking is not required.

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5 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Easter Adventures at Quarry Bank

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Styal

Easter Adventure Trail
Hop along to Visitor Reception to pick up a trail sheet and bunny ears before setting off on your adventure. The cost is £3.50 per child.
Each trail point offers three activities to choose from: test your brain with riddles…

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5 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Easter adventures at Hare Hill

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Macclesfield

Join us at Hare Hill this spring and have an Easter adventure in nature.
Get outdoors and get closer to nature with different activities and games and discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months. Hop like a hare or leap like…

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5 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30

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Stretton Watermill opens for the season

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Stretton, Farndon

The millers have woken up the mill after some winter maintenance work and a nice rest. Come and meet the millers as we set the wheels in motion for the first grind of 2024.

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5 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 17:00
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6 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 18:00

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Easter Bunny Trail

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Family Friendly

Northwich

The perfect activity to do during the Easter break. Trail maps are available for just £5 and can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre

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

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Lambing Week at the Farm

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

Are you baarmy about lambs?
Join us throughout Lambing Week, when Farm staff share their expertise with visitors, giving informative talks at the lambing shed

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5 Apr 2025to13 Apr 2025

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Steampunk Sunday

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Festival

Ellesmere Port

In partnership with 'Cogwarts', Steampunk enthusiasts from across the UK will marvel over magnificent exhibits, partake in Tea and Parasol duelling and browse fabulous trade stalls.

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6 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Spring Spectactular

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Participatory Event

Warrington

A festival of fun is set to ring in spring at Gulliver’s World this Easter.

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7 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025

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Drop-in craft activities at Weaver Hall Museum

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Northwich

Drop-in Family Crafts over the Holidays:
Designed by Cheshire West Libraries.

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7 Apr 2025to8 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30

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14 Apr 2025to15 Apr 2025Various Opening Times

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26 May 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
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27 May 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Free, Drop-in craft activities

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Indoor

Chester

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

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8 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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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.'

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8 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 14:30

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Drop-in seasons craft activity at The Lion Salt Works

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Northwich

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

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

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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.

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

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