Gulliver's World is a family-oriented theme park in Warrington with rides and attractions designed mainly for children aged 2 to 13, featuring multiple themed areas, indoor water play, and an indoor NERF arena as well as an on-site hotel and a WWII heritage centre.
A terraced cottage on the northern edge of Southport in the village of Churchtown, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with countryside surroundings near the beach and golf course, suitable for small families and pet owners.
Meols Hall is a 17th-century manor house set in extensive private parkland, featuring historic interiors, a notable art collection, and an event barn, open to the public with Historic Houses membership or paid entry.
Southport is a historic seaside town in Merseyside, England, known for its Victorian architecture, extensive sandy beaches, Victorian shopping streets, and as a center for leisure with events such as air shows and flower festivals.
Mill House Barn is a stylishly converted barn set in the peaceful Cheshire countryside within 1.5 acres of shared grounds, ideal for families or groups exploring local attractions and historic sites.
This accommodation is a restored former Cheshire stables set in a rural location with open fields and far-reaching views, offering a peaceful and stylish self-contained retreat with ensuite bedrooms and scenic countryside surroundings.
Tatton Park is a historic estate in Cheshire featuring a neoclassical mansion, extensive formal and natural gardens, a large deer park, and a working farm showcasing rare breeds. Visitors can enjoy indoor tours of the mansion, outdoor exploration of gardens and parkland, and family-friendly activities including a children's playground and various events throughout the year.
16 Oct (next Friday)
Participants learn wet-felting techniques and create a landscape image inspired by Tatton Park’s Japanese Garden, with expert tuition and a tour of the garden.
A cosy mid-terraced house in a quiet cul-de-sac within the village of Haydock, offering two bedrooms and accommodation for up to five guests with an enclosed garden and convenient access to local sports and leisure attractions.
This detached Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to the 15th century and offers a historic setting close to local pubs and countryside walks in a village on the Trans Pennine Trail.
Speke Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Liverpool, renowned for its historic timber-framed architecture, ancient yew trees, and scenic views over the Mersey estuary. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors both indoor exploration of historic rooms and outdoor gardens with walking paths.
12 Oct–8 Nov (next week)
Visitors follow an outdoor trail around the grounds of Speke Hall, completing five activities to discover a magic word and reunite the Sorceress of Speke with her lost animal familiars.
A glamping pod set in a private rural location on a working farm in Lancashire, offering scenic countryside views and a peaceful setting suitable for couples or small families.
Spruce Shepherd's Hut is a cosy glamping accommodation set on a Christmas tree farm near Wilmslow, blending rustic charm with modern amenities and offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is a well-preserved historic textile mill from the Industrial Revolution, featuring working waterwheel machinery, factory and worker village tours, and exhibits on industrial heritage and child apprentices. It is operated as a museum by National Trust.
7 Oct–1 Nov, 4–8 Nov…
Explore Quarry Bank using the HistoryScapes app, which brings the history of the historic landscape to life through an outdoor trail. The pilot project aims to help visitors discover more about the site’s history.
Wilmslow is a historic market town in Cheshire known for its quaint town centre, rich cultural heritage, access to railway services, local festivals, and a variety of shopping and dining experiences including luxury car showrooms.
A spacious former farmhouse set in protected woodland near coastal beaches, offering a traditional country style blend with modern comforts and a private sauna.
This accommodation is a comfortable barn conversion located in a rural Cheshire village, offering a peaceful and scenic setting for up to four guests near historic sites and outdoor attractions.
A charming and pet-friendly glamping cabin set in a peaceful countryside location with stunning views and a front garden featuring outdoor seating and a barbecue area, ideal for a quiet retreat.
Drumble Lodge is a peaceful rural accommodation set on a working farm in Cheshire countryside with easy access to nearby towns and national parks, offering a serene environment surrounded by nature sounds and outdoor deer and farm animal views.
A homely first-floor flat located near Congleton, Cheshire, offering comfortable accommodation for six guests with two bedrooms and shared large garden space, ideal for exploring nearby countryside and the Peak District National Park.
Biddulph Old Hall is a historic Elizabethan mansion and medieval hunting lodge with guided tours covering its rich history, gardens, ruins, and former uses as an artist's home and Buddhist retreat. Visitors can explore both the house interior and extensive grounds, enjoying seasonal gardens and refreshments.
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A volunteer-led talk in the Chinese Garden explores its history, design, different elements and sources of inspiration.
Congleton is a historic market town in Cheshire, England, known for its rich cultural heritage, riverside parklands, annual festivals, and accessible transport links including rail and bus services.
A stylish and self-contained countryside cottage near Chester on the Wirral Peninsula offering peaceful rural retreat with private garden, hot tub, and access to an on-site café.
Chester Zoo in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England, is one of the UK's largest and most diverse zoological collections, featuring over 35,000 animals from 500+ species across extensive outdoor habitats and impressive indoor exhibits. Visitors can explore themed zones like the Heart of Africa savannah, Islands exhibit, and Tropical Realm, with facilities including cafés, restaurants, play areas, and educational programs, making it a premier destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
A characterful barn conversion set in the Cheshire countryside, serving as a peaceful and scenic base surrounded by fields and near local towns and attractions, suitable for families and groups.
Brookbank Farm is a spacious Grade II listed country house set in the Cheshire countryside with views of Jodrell Bank, offering traditional character over three floors with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, suited for family gatherings and group celebrations.
A detached glamping pod located on a working farm in rural Lancashire, offering a private hot tub and scenic views across the countryside, near villages and towns with local amenities and coastal access.
This rustic lodge is set in a peaceful alpaca paddock near Northwich, offering a unique countryside experience with an open-plan living space and an enclosed sitting-out area overlooking fields and a pond.
This 1.5-acre RHS Partner Garden near Warrington offers a tranquil outdoor experience with diverse planting areas including a wildflower meadow, gravel garden, and an exotic garden with a pergola walk. It features accessible paths, plant sales, refreshments, and wildlife-friendly gardening practices.
A cosy and homely ground floor cottage in a tranquil historic village setting near Southport with views towards the Lake District and Ribble Valley, suitable for couples or small families, including pets.
Marshside Nature Reserve is a wetland reserve north of Southport featuring saltmarsh, pools, and estuary habitats with year-round birdwatching opportunities. It offers nature trails, a visitor centre with panoramic views, and accessible hides for wildlife observation, making it ideal for outdoor wildlife enthusiasts.
A luxury barn conversion located in the Cheshire countryside offering a peaceful and private retreat with beautiful countryside views and access to outdoor activities.
A spacious, oak-beamed Grade II listed first floor apartment with wood burning stove and exposed brickwork, situated in the countryside near Chester with views over the Cheshire countryside and convenient transport links.
Helsby is a village in Cheshire, England, known for Helsby Hill, a prominent sandstone hill featuring ancient hillfort remains and extensive rock climbing opportunities. Managed by the National Trust, the hill offers walkers scenic views across Cheshire and beyond. The nearby former quarry is now a woodland park with notable geological features.
This cosy cottage in the Cheshire village of Antrobus offers a private retreat for two guests with a woodburner, underfloor heating, and a private hot tub on enclosed decking, set amidst peaceful countryside.
This detached barn is situated in the Cheshire countryside with oak beams and a vaulted ceiling, set in grounds shared with the owner and close to local country pubs and shops in the village of Mobberley.
Tatton Park in Cheshire is a historic estate featuring a Medieval Old Hall, Neo-Classical Mansion, extensive gardens, a rare-breed farm, and a large deer park. It offers diverse experiences including indoor mansion tours, outdoor parkland exploration, and family-friendly activities like an adventure playground and farm visits.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
Visitors can meet the farmyard animals at Tatton Park Farm and pick pumpkins from the field, with pumpkins available in a range of colours and sizes.
The Oakwood Farm cottages near Chester on the Wirral Peninsula provide a countryside setting with access to coast and city, offering a mix of peacefulness and convenience in a stylish self-contained environment.
Stonewood Country Lodge is a pet-friendly lodge nestled in the Cheshire countryside in the village of Kelsall, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat with scenic local attractions and nature immersion.
A detached holiday cottage in a quiet location near the beach and Royal Birkdale golf course, with access to shared garden space and private on-site parking, suitable for families.
Adventure Coast Southport is an amusement park in Southport, England, featuring a variety of themed zones and rides for thrill seekers, families, and children, including traditional funhouse attractions and modern roller coasters. It operates seasonally from February to November and is known for its evolving theme areas and rides.
This accommodation offering is a spacious and stylish rural cottage located in the Cheshire village of Antrobus, set within a charming estate amidst the countryside, ideal for families and couples seeking a peaceful retreat with private hot tub and garden views.
Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire is a historic family home offering indoor tours of its intricately decorated interiors alongside access to one of Britain's finest gardens known for its vitality and variety. Visitors can enjoy a café, shop, and facilities for children, with the venue mostly wheelchair accessible and pet friendly.
A superb spacious barn conversion located in a rural Lancashire village surrounded by countryside views, with a cosy rustic character and traditional features throughout.
This glamping pod offering private wood-fired hot tub and underfloor heating is set in peaceful countryside surroundings at Stone Hall Farm in Dalton.
This spacious barn conversion is set within 6 acres of natural countryside near Penyfford village in North Wales, offering a family-friendly and scenic retreat with original rustic charm and modern home comforts.
Y Fferm is a 17th-century small manorial farmhouse retaining much of its original sub-medieval details, open to visitors by pre-booked appointment during selected dates.
This cosy detached bungalow is a rural retreat in Cheshire ideal for couples and walkers, featuring flexible sleeping and a private patio with garden views.
Abbeywood Gardens offers extensive woodlands, diverse gardens, and a wildlife walk set in Cheshire, complemented by a cafe serving local food. Access is free for RHS members on select days.
This barn conversion is set in rural Lancashire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic private retreat with views to distant mountains and countryside, ideal for families and groups seeking a homely yet stylish stay.
Bess's Cottage is a countryside barn conversion cottage with a cosy and homely atmosphere, located on a working dairy farm in the village of Byley, Cheshire, providing a peaceful rural retreat with close access to historic towns and nature.
This detached 17th century thatched cottage offers a peaceful countryside retreat with period charm, nestled in scenic surroundings near historic towns and outdoor activities.
Camelot Theme Park was a former British amusement park in Lancashire themed around the legend of Camelot, offering family and thrill rides with medieval decor. It operated seasonally from 1983 to 2012 and featured live jousting shows and multiple roller coasters. The site was later used for a zombie drive-thru horror experience in 2022.
Waterloo Sunset is a cosy retreat in Crosby offering comfortable accommodation with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, close to local bars, restaurants, and the coast, suitable for couples and small families with pets, featuring an enclosed back garden and walking access to nearby attractions.
Crosby is a coastal town in Merseyside, England, known for its beaches, Antony Gormley's art installation, and a vibrant suburban atmosphere near Liverpool.
A spacious barn conversion set in the Cheshire countryside, offering countryside views, a sizeable garden, and a peaceful environment suitable for families and groups.
A cosy one-bedroom retreat in the Cheshire countryside with a private hot tub and wood-burning stove, ideal for couples seeking a quiet romantic stay with access to local countryside and amenities.
Smithy Lodge is a historic Grade II Listed former gatehouse located within Heaton Park, one of Europe’s largest municipal parks near Manchester city centre, featuring original architectural details and a private enclosed garden with outdoor seating.
This period 1930s semi-detached house in the village of Wrightington offers a comfortable family base with enclosed garden, parking, and nearby amenities including a cafe and pubs, set in a peaceful countryside location.
A single-level countryside property at a working equestrian setting in Winsford, Cheshire, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere surrounded by nature and local attractions.
Winsford is a historic market town in Cheshire known for its salt mining heritage, scenic Winsford Flashes lakes, and landmarks such as St Chad's Church. It offers walkable town centre amenities, leisure and cultural activities, and access by train and local public transport.
A glamping pod situated in a countryside setting at Stone Hall Farm, featuring privacy and natural beauty, suitable for small groups or families seeking a tranquil rural escape.
Skelmersdale is a historic town in Lancashire known for its origins as a coal mining town and its later development as a 1960s new town. It features a walkable town centre with shopping, cultural venues, and green spaces, set within a landscape of parks and natural valley scenery.
The Brackens Annexe is a quirky, detached two-storey property set in peaceful countryside near Manley with beautiful gardens, verandas, and far-reaching views, offering a private retreat ideal for couples and families.
A new lodge accommodation set in the ancient royal hunting forest of Delamere in Cheshire, offering a peaceful natural environment with forest and cycling trails, wildlife, and scenic views across seven counties.
A countryside cottage in rural Lancashire with a private courtyard and long lawned garden, blending country warmth and stylish luxury in a peaceful rural village setting near market towns and coastal areas.
WWT Martin Mere is a large wetland nature reserve in Lancashire managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, renowned for birdwatching with observation hides and hosting many rare species. It provides significant habitat for wildfowl and migratory birds, especially in winter, and supports important biodiversity.
1 Jan–31 Dec (another 83 days)
Rufford Old Hall in Lancashire offers a programme of scheduled talks, demonstrations, exhibitions, and drop-in activities throughout 2026. Events include daily house tours and talks, garden talks, a monthly dementia friendly café, music performances, traditional yarn spinning demonstrations, sports and games during summer, fencing drop-in sessions, a Victorian play exhibition, a woodturners market, and a scarecrow festival in autumn. Admission to events is free with normal venue admission charges applying.
This accommodation is a cosy barn conversion located in the Cheshire countryside on a working farm, featuring a ground-floor open plan layout with countryside views and a private back garden, suitable for couples or small families.
Anfield Haven is a substantial and stylish period home in the Liverpool suburb of Anfield, offering a homely atmosphere for families and groups with easy access to local amenities, green spaces and city attractions, including nearby Anfield Football Stadium.
The Hardmans' House in Liverpool is a National Trust historic house museum showcasing the original photographic studio, darkroom, and an extensive collection of photographs featuring Liverpool and its people. Visitors can explore the Georgian terraced house of photographer E. Chambré Hardman and his wife.
This barn conversion cottage is located in the village of Warmingham, Cheshire, near a working farm and surrounded by countryside with access to various nearby attractions and outdoor activities.
A detached lodge in rural Cheshire set on a family-run smallholding offering a peaceful countryside retreat with private hot tub, garden space, and easy access to walking routes and local attractions.
A contemporary detached bungalow for two guests, set on the ground floor with direct access to lakes, streams, and canal walks, located in Lancashire countryside near towns and leisure activities.
This detached cottage is set in the peaceful Cheshire village of Cotebrook, surrounded by landscaped grounds and close to countryside attractions and historic castles, offering a private and homely countryside retreat in a rural village setting.
Stonyford Cottage Gardens is a family-owned informal garden featuring wetland areas, a tranquil lake, and a diverse range of shade and moisture-loving plants with scenic views and woodland walks. It offers facilities like parking, refreshments, and welcomes dogs.