What's on in Cheshire

Looking to experience something unique during your visit? Find out what's on in Cheshire here.The county is a hive of activity throughout the year, playing host to events for all.

Whatever time you plan on visiting Cheshire, there is sure to be something happening for you to enjoy and get involved with.

Visit Cheshire and be part of centuries old traditions with re enactments and historic parades, celebrate music from the the coolest decade, experience an outdoor adventure for the whole family or delight at unique pieces of art at one of the many events taking place at Cheshire's historic houses throughout the year.

There are plenty of musical delights to enjoy from folk to opera, jazz to classical, there is something for all musical tastes. Keep the family entertained with hands on activities and workshops at some of Cheshire's favourite attractions throughout the school holidays or come and immerse yourself in rural life at one of the many county shows.

Our county is rich in natural and scientific assets, which have shaped a unique and innovative cultural offering staged in intriguing venues across the county’s urban and rural landscape. Choose from the inspiring ideas in our three itineraries to craft an unforgettable experience you’ll only find in Cheshire.

This is just a taster! Use the search function on this page to search for events by date, location or type or see the list below for inspiration.

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Tegg's Nose Butterfly Walk

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Macclesfield

Family wildlife walk around the top of Tegg's Nose Country Park to look for and learn more about some of the park's resident butterfly species and, if we are lucky, seeing the scarce local speciality, namely, the Wall butterfly.

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Teggs Nose Country Park, Macclesfield

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20 July 2024Open 11:00 - 13:30

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The Great Zoo Games at Chester Zoo

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Outdoors

Upton-by-Chester

Who can run the fastest? Lift the most? Jump the furthest?
Test your agility and go head-to-head with a cheetah, with animal inspired activities and games.

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Chester Zoo, Chester Outskirts

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20 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Macclesfield Festival

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Festival

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Festival has been established since 2017 and is regarded as Cheshire’s No1 Family Friendly Festival.

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20 July 2024Open 12:00 - 22:30

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Summer Festival Cheshire Polo Club

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Outdoors

Join us for a weekend packed with exciting activities for everyone. ‍‍‍

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20 July 2024to21 July 2024

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Congleton Pride

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Festival

Congleton

Join us for a Spectacular 5th Birthday Bash!

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20 July 2024

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Squiggle

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Warrington

Come join us at “Squiggle” where you’re invited to lose yourself in doodles at our Community Canvas.

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20 July 2024to21 July 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Taste Cheshire Farmers Market

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Sale

Chester

On the third Saturday of each month, the Taste Cheshire team can be found outside Chester Town Hall for the monthly Taste Cheshire Farmers Market.

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20 July 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
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17 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30

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Business Class Afternoon Tea

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Food & Drink

Tattenhall, Chester

Served onboard our fully complete B747-400 Upper Deck Cabin.
Including a glass of champagne, this will be an Afternoon Tea experience with a difference.

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744 Experience, Chester Outskirts

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20 July 2024

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The Castle Halton Ghost Hunt w/ Haunted Rooms UK

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Guided Walk

Runcorn

Join Haunted Rooms as we investigate the historic Castle pub that adjoins the ruins of Halton Castle in Runcorn.

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20 July 2024to21 July 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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28 Sept 2024to29 Sept 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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26 Oct 2024to27 Oct 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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31 Oct 2024to1 Nov 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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The Big Bilberry Pick

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Outdoors

Macclesfield

Healthy, organic, tasty and free. Bilberry, blueberry, blaeberry, whin; whatever you want to call them they grow wild all over Tegg’s Nose Country Park and all you have to do is bring a container and get picking.

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Teggs Nose Country Park, Macclesfield

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From:
21 July 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Crewe Maker's Market

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Family Friendly

Crewe

Crewe’s popular monthly Makers Market returns.

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21 July 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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18 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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15 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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20 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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17 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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15 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Traditional Village Fete and Fun Dog Show

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Competition / Game

Ellesmere Port

Enjoy some old-fashioned fun at our Village Fete with traditional skills games including Hook-a-Duck, Hoopla and Coconut Shy. Don't miss a classic experience in our Vintage Arcade using real old pennies to work coin-operated novelties dating from…

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National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

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From:
21 July 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

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Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

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Exhibition

Siddington, Macclesfield

Classic Shows are delighted to return for the Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, taking place on Sunday 21st July 2024 at Capesthorne Hall, a stunning location to house a fantastic vehicle display.

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Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

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From:
21 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Knutsford Family BBQ

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Family Friendly

Join the Mayor of Knutsford, Cllr Colin Banks, as he hosts a fundraising family BBQ on Sunday 21st July at the Council Offices on Toft Road.
This year’s Mayor’s charities are Just drop in and The Welcome, both of which provide invaluable support for…

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From:
21 July 2024

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Foraging and Cookery Course

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Outdoors

Thurstaston

Our main goal is to excite people with the amazing flavours to be found in the wild and to make foraging as accessible to as many people as possible.
On our Foraging Courses you'll see that wild food is everywhere and our team is constantly…

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21 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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26 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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19 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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26 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Widllife and nature walks at Quarry Bank

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Guided Walk

Styal

Join our ranger team for a series of seasonal nature walk through the woodlands at Quarry Bank.

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Quarry Bank (NT), Wilmslow

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22 July 2024Open 11:30 - 12:30
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5 Aug 2024Open 11:30 - 12:30
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14 Oct 2024Open 11:30 - 12:30
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28 Oct 2024Open 11:30 - 12:30
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28 Oct 2024Open 11:30 - 12:30

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Lilo Lost it!

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Event

Warrington

Lilo Lost It! (Commissioned by Big Imaginations) invites young audiences on an enchanting journey of self-discovery through the captivating medium of contemporary dance.
Join Lilo as she navigates the colorful landscape of her mixed heritage,…

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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington

Dates

From:
22 July 2024

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The Soapbox

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Performance

For 1 hour per day, at lunchtime, town centre visitors can access a variety of local talent performances by singers, storytellers, poets and much more.

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22 July 2024to27 July 2024Open 12:00 - 13:00

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Fancy a Paddle

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Outdoors

A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake.

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From:
23 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Summer of Adventure at the Farm

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Event

Knutsford

This summer, head down to the farm for a fun-filled day out!
From getting up close and personal with all your farmyard favourites to delicious cookery demonstrations, there's something for the whole family to enjoy.

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Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:

23 July 2024to23 Aug 2024

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