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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Chester Festival of Ideas

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Festival

Chester

Chester Festival of Ideas is returning after its inaugural success in 2024 with guests for this year including a Paralympian champion and trailblazing journalist.
The Festival offers a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events, in…

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3 July 2025to6 July 2025

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AlderFest

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Family Friendly

Whitchurch

The ultimate family festival in Shropshire.
Activities for all the family. Walk up and enjoy a huge range of activities for the whole family, with the majority included in the ticket price.
Camping pitches available. Make a weekend of it with a…

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From:

4 July 2025to5 July 2025

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Old Time Sailors at the Lift

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Show / Display

Anderton

You're invited to join the plentiful crew of the 'Old Time Sailors' for a family friendly night of foot stomping, dancing and singing at Anderton Boat Lift.

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From:
4 July 2025Open 18:00 - 22:30

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2025

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Festival

Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back this summer! An unforgettable experience with every visit: Chester's magical theatre-in-the-round returns to the heart of the picturesque Grosvenor Park.

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4 July 2025to31 Aug 2025

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18 July 2025to31 Aug 2025

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25 July 2025to30 Aug 2025

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The Brit Fest

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Event

Hale, Altrincham

Following the resounding success of 2024, The Brit Fest is back and bigger than ever with three incredible days of live music, family fun, and unforgettable experiences.

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4 July 2025to6 July 2025

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The Wind in the Willows at Norton Priory

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Outdoors

Manor Park, Runcorn

Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime, culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels!
Multi-award nominated…

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From:
6 July 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30

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Moonlight Flicks

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Outdoors

Chester

Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema is back this summer at Grosvenor Park in Chester!

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From:

10 July 2025to25 Aug 2025

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Moonlight Flicks at Claremont Farm

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Film

Bebington, Wirral

Head down to Claremont Farm, nestled in the Wirral countryside, for a magical summer film experience. Movies under the stars, with hot street food served to your seats.

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18 July 2025Open 21:30 -
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18 July 2025Open 21:30 -
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1 Aug 2025Open 21:00 -
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8 Aug 2025Open 20:45 -
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22 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -

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Hale Barns Carnival

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Carnival

Hale Barns

A spectacular weekend filled with live music, entertainment, family fun, fairground attractions, fantastic food and concerts.
Live Music - 2025 Headliners to be confirmed soon

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19 July 2025to20 July 2025

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Dubbed Out Festival

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Festival

Nr Knutsford

A weekend family festival with big top tents, live bands, top DJ's, fine food, bars, stalls and more.

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From:

24 July 2025to27 July 2025

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Summer Camp Family Weekend

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Family Friendly

Hawarden

Buy Your Early Bird Tickets Here.
All tickets include dinner cooked over the fire, plus full access to Summer Camp, including: workshops, lake swimming, paddle boarding, talks, music, a sauna and hot tub, luxury facilities, access to acres of…

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From:

25 July 2025to28 July 2025

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Together Again Festival

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Family Friendly

Tattenhall

This three-day festival will turn the historic castle grounds into a vibrant hub of music and entertainment.

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25 July 2025to27 July 2025

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Victorian Fair (Celebrating Anderton Boat Lift’s 150th anniversary year)

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Celebration

Anderton

To celebrate our BIG birthday, we’ll be transporting visitors back in time to 1875 by hosting a spectacular, immersive Victorian Fair with traditional entertainment, games, illusions, and circus skills workshops.

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From:

26 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 09:30 - 16:30

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The Nantwich Show

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Show / Display

Nantwich

The Nantwich Show will feature a range of animals, technologies, businesses and entertainment for all ages.

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31 July 2025

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Mid Cheshire Charity Scooter Rally & Beer Festival

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Competition / Game

Northwich

A weekend of family fun with live music and a exclusive soul music room, two late bars, side shows & competitions, food & trade stalls, scooter show, beer festival.

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From:

1 Aug 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 23:30

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Deva Fest

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Music

Malpas

Deva Fest is BACK from the 7th – 10th of August at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire.   

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From:

7 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025

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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:

24 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00

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Dinosaurs Live

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Family Friendly

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

Dinosaurs will be roaring to life on Parr Hall’s stage as part of the Natural History Museum’s first touring show.
The family-friendly experience, for children aged three and above, will combine the Museum’s world-leading expertise with theatrical…

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From:
13 Sept 2025

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Anderton Boat Lift Steampunk Weekend

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Exhibition

Anderton

Get ready for a visual treat that fuses Victorian elegance and industrial innovation with rebellious twists as we prepare for lift off at our spectacular Steampunk Weekender.
The iconic Anderton Boat Lift provides the perfect backdrop to this event…

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From:
27 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
From:
28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

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The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show

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Family Friendly

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

A new family spectacular based on a series of children’s books written by two of the stars of McFly is rocking its way to Warrington.

Leaping from page to stage, There’s a Monster in your Show has been adapted from the McFly star, The Voice UK…

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From:
27 Oct 2025Open 14:30 -

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