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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Weaver Words Literature Festival

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Talk

Frodsham

Comedy legend Jenny Eclair, BBC TV presenter Louise Minchin and poet Lemn Sissay head an impressive line-up of talks, events, workshops and writing competitions at Cheshire’s seventh Weaver Words Literature Festival, based at Frodsham Community…

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3 May 2025to11 May 2025

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Now Northwich 2025

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Festival

Northwich

Cheshire's free international dance and street arts festival is back, animating the streets of Northwich town centre and Barons Quay day and night.

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From:
3 May 2025Open 12:00 - 20:00

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Llandudno Transport Festival

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Show / Display

Llandudno, Llandudno

The Llandudno Transport Fesitval is said to be one of the Largest Festivals of Transport in Wales held annually on the Bodafon Fields Seafront Show ground at the Little Orme end of the Glorious Llandudno Promenade.
The Same Family Led Organizers…

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3 May 2025to5 May 2025

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Princess and Pirate Weekend

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Family Friendly

Old Hall, Warrington

There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's World Warrington.

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From:

3 May 2025to5 May 2025Various Opening Times

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Great British Food Festival

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Festival

Northwich

Family Friendly Food Festival back at Arley Hall for a weekend of foodie fun!

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From:

10 May 2025to11 May 2025Various Opening Times

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Steam at the Lift

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Show / Display

Anderton

A mighty fleet of traction engines will be travelling from all over the country to congregate at Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire's historic 'Cathedral of the Canals' near Northwich, on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, for the spectacular annual 'Steam at…

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From:
10 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
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11 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

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Training dig open afternoon

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Outdoors

Chester

What lies under the grass? Come and see what the archaeologists have been finding on this year's excavation in Grosvenor Park, Chester. There will be site tours and a finds display.

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From:
20 May 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

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Krazy Races

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Competition / Game

Visit Crewe for an adrenaline-filled day as teams race downhill from Ford Lane, navigating tight turns and speeding towards the finish line in front of up to 20,000 spectators!

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From:
25 May 2025Open 10:45 - 17:00

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Free, Drop-in craft activities - Wild and Wacky Birdhouses

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Indoor

Chester

Wild and Wacky Birdhouses - have a look at some of the weird and wonderful bird species we have in our collections. Then create your own wacky birdhouse to take home.

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From:
27 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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29 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Drop-in garden themed craft at The Lion Salt Works

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Event

Northwich

Join us at The Lion Salt Works and make a 3D summer garden collage.

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From:
28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
29 May 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Northwich Explorers - Investigating Weather

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Investigating our weather.

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From:
28 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
28 May 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Drop-in Bee themed craft at Weaver Hall Museum

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Event

Northwich

Celebrate world bee day by making your own bee puppet!

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From:
29 May 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
30 May 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Northwich Explorers - Insect and Garden Ornaments

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Make a bird or insect friendly garden ornament.

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From:
30 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
30 May 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Roman Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

RACE THROUGH HISTORY AT OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY ROMAN DAY
It wouldn’t be a season at Chester without our famous Roman Day!
Gather the troops and canter on down to the racecourse on Saturday 31st May to experience an action- packed historic family fun…

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From:
31 May 2025

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Bunbury Village Day

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Fete / Fair

Bunbury

The Bunbury Village Day team are delighted to share the news that this year's event will take place on Saturday 14 June.

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From:
14 June 2025Open 12:30 - 19:00

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The Royal Cheshire County Show

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Show / Display

Knutsford

Mark your calendars and get ready for a celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun!
Taking place on 17th & 18th June 2025, the Royal Cheshire County Show promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

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From:

17 June 2025to18 June 2025

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Anderton Pirate Weekender

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Exhibition

Anderton

The adventure's about to begin, so polish your cutlasses, strap up your boots, and get ready to join in the fun. Aye, the Conwy Pirates are back! ‍☠️
Make sure your ship (and your crew) are ready for an exciting pirate-themed weekend being held at…

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From:
21 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
From:
22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

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DogFest Tatton

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

Dog lovers and anyone who just loves a fantastic day out, it's time! DogFest is back and bursting with wonderful activities for you to enjoy with the whole family, four-legged included!

Dates

From:

21 June 2025to22 June 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00

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Bolesworth International 2025

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Show / Display

Tattenhall

Presented by Al Shira’aa
Prepare to experience the exceptional Bolesworth International 2025, where world-class equestrian sport merges with the very best in luxury lifestyle.
We are thrilled to unveil a new era for this prestigious event, marked…

Dates

From:

27 June 2025to30 June 2025

From:

3 July 2025to6 July 2025

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Arley Garden Festival

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Festival

Northwich

The Garden Festival is firmly established as one of the foremost events in the horticultural calendar of the northwest of England. It is hugely enjoyed by all the visitors who greatly appreciate the intimate and friendly atmosphere. This year we are…

Dates

From:

28 June 2025to29 June 2025

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