Things to do in Cheshire

What makes a great day out? For you, perhaps it’s family fun and activities with the kids. Maybe you’d prefer to delve into Cheshire’s history and heritage at one of the many museums or get the out and about and explore the fresh air on horse back or two wheels in Cheshire's countryside?

If that's not for you, maybe a stroll around one of Cheshire's stunning gardens will be the ideal way to spend a summer's day, there are almost 20 to choose from. Feel like a star for the day whilst exploring one of the many Cheshire locations used on TV and in film or shop til you drop in some of Cheshire's many unique and independent shops.

No matter what your preference or how you want to spend your day or your short break this summer, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Cheshire that perfectly suit your mood. You’ll be able to fill a couple of hours or while away a whole day. You’ll be entertained, maybe enlightened and if you’ve got kids you’ll find more than enough to do to avoid those cries of ‘I’m bored!’

Not sure where to start? Check out the below for some inspiration. Use these pages to plan your trip and make the most of your time in our beautiful county.

If you plan to visit any of our attractions please check opening times and admission prices with each individual business before you travel, despite us aiming to bring you real time information about the county's offerings things do change frequently.

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Delamere Forest

Enjoy a fun day out in Cheshire’s largest woodland! Located between Liverpool and Manchester, Delamere Forest provides a stunning setting for your next family adventure.
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
BeWILDerwood

BeWILDerwood Cheshire is a huge outdoor adventure park for ALL the family to enjoy together. Make memories, use your imagination, be active and run WILD in the enchanted 70-acre woodland.
Tatton Park
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum

Science has never been so much fun!
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
Blakemere Village
The Ice Cream Farm
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

The Cholmondeley Family have lived at Cholmondeley since the Norman times. The gardens were originally laid out in the early 19th Century using architectural elements from the formal gardens of the Old Hall.
1. 1 Apr 202430 Sep 2024
Anderton Boat Lift

Book one of our extended River Cruises along the picturesque Weaver Navigation (at 11.30am or 2pm), 1 April - 1 November.
1. 1 Nov 202331 Dec 2024
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Discover the secret underground world of government. How would you survive a nuclear attack?
1. 17 May 202419 Dec 2024
Gulliver's World Resort

Gulliver’s Theme Parks are designed especially for families. Enjoy rides, shows and attractions that are perfect for children aged 2-13.
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Cheshire Falconry

An internationally reknowned centre: A visitor attraction for people interested in birds of prey with an excellent aviary complex and flying demonstrations throughout the summer.
1. 2 Jan 202424 Dec 2024
Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. A world-leading deep-space radio observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an award-winning national visitor attraction.
1. 27 Jul 202422 Oct 2024
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Bolesworth Estate

Bolesworth Castle and Estate has been under the careful stewardship of the Barbour Family since 1856 and is a fabulous example of rural diversification, playing host to a number of prestigious events throughout the year.
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
Cheshire West Museums

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Nantwich Museum

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Museum

Nantwich

Nantwich Museum, a vibrant community museum where visitors can learn about the early settlement of the town, the importance of salt, the local dairy and other industries, events and people that have shaped the town's history.
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

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Shop / Shopping Centre

Ellesmere Port

Trendsetters, foodies, label lovers, it’s time to make some noise for the infamous McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Cheshire Oaks.
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Jodrell Bank

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Macclesfield

Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. A world-leading deep-space radio observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an award-winning national visitor attraction.

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Pyramid and Parr Hall

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Theatre

Warrington

Nestled in the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, the Pyramid and Parr Hall are two of the North West’s premier performance, arts and entertainment venues.
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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

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Museum

Runcorn

Come and discover a story which spans 900 years and uncover the site’s transition from St Augustinian priory, to mitred abbey and onto the family home of the Baronets of Norton.

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Warrington Market

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Market

Warrington

The multi-award-winning Warrington Market is home to more than 50 fantastic independent traders, selling a wide range of fresh food, gifts, goods and services.

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Gulliver's World Resort

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Warrington

Gulliver’s Theme Parks are designed especially for families. Enjoy rides, shows and attractions that are perfect for children aged 2-13.

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Crewe Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Crewe

A celebration of Crewe's rail heritage, includes model and miniature railways.

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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

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Garden

Malpas

Dominated by the beautiful romantic gothic style castle these extensive ornamental gardens are one of the best kept secrets in the North of England.
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Stretton Watermill

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Water Mill

Farndon, Malpas

Step back in time and visit one of the country’s best preserved water powered corn mills.
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Little Moreton Hall (NT)

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Historic House / Palace

Congleton

Seeing the tumbling architecture of Little Moreton Hall for the first time, engineers in 1990 could not believe their eyes either.

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Reclaimed World

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Little Budworth

Reclaimed World is Cheshire's best kept secret. It's an Aladdin's cave and treasure trove for shoppers.
A unique, family run antiques, salvage, and reclamation emporium. Reclaimed world offers a vast range of beautiful furniture and vintage items…

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Chester Zoo Gardens

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Garden

Chester

The Zoo is not just about animals - it's also home to award-winning gardens which reflect a passion for plants.
EXPLORE the award-winning gardens and DISCOVER their passion for plants that not only make the zoo look BEAUTIFUL but play a vital…

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Lyme (NT)

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Historic House / Palace

Disley, Stockport

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once a great sporting estate and home of the Legh family for over 500 years.

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Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village

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Museum

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Museum celebrates the unique heritage of the beautiful and historic industrial village. It is the finest surviving example of early urban planning the UK, Port Sunlight is set in 130 acres of beautiful parkland.

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

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Garden

Congleton

Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in the picturesque village of Swettenham lies this horticultural treasure. The arboretum was the lifelong project of Sir Bernard Lovell, founder of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

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Quarry Bank (NT)

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Water Mill

Styal

Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived. Here you can discover the story of mill workers, mill owners and how the Industrial Revolution changed our world forever.

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Go Ape Delamere

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Adventure Park / Playground

Northwich

Boasting three high ropes activities above the forest floor, and an all-terrain Forest Segway experience, days out at Go Ape Delamere are about having fun and creating unforgettable memories.

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Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Macclesfield

Dating from 1719, the majestic Capesthorne Hall with its stunning Jacobean style architecture is set in 100 acres of picturesque parkland, with exquisite gardens and chain of three serene lakes.

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Shakerley Mere

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Nature Reserve

Northwich

Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the lake, walk your dog or stop and watch the many different species of birds. There are plenty of tables and seats along the way so you can picnic beneath the birch and oak.

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