Cheshire is a historic and scenic county in North West England offering walkable historic centres, Roman and medieval heritage, extensive canals, and good rail and public transport connections for tourists.
Chester Castle in Cheshire features medieval castle remains combined with neoclassical buildings designed by Thomas Harrison, housing a military museum and Crown Court. Visitors can explore historic Norman architecture including a chapel with frescoes, extensive castle walls, and experience the castle's role through English history.
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.
Warrington is a historic industrial town in Cheshire, England, known for its Roman origins, market town heritage, vibrant shopping centers, cultural venues, and outdoor green spaces. It offers diverse leisure, music festivals, museums, and rich local history.
The Trafford Centre is a vast indoor shopping and entertainment complex in Greater Manchester, featuring around 200 stores, Europe's largest food court, a 20-screen cinema, and ornate neoclassical design. It offers a wide range of dining, leisure, and entertainment options suitable for visitors of all ages.
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.
Sale is a historic market town in Greater Manchester, known for its cultural venues, parks, and commuter connections to Manchester. It features Victorian and modern architecture, historic churches, and a thriving town centre with shopping and dining options.
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.
Beeston Castle is a historic ruin of a former royal castle built in the 1220s located on a sandstone crag in Cheshire, England. Visitors can explore the remains of its massive walls and towers, enjoy extensive views across multiple counties, and learn about its rich history dating back to prehistoric times and its role in medieval and civil wars.
Dunham Massey Hall is a Grade I listed English country house in Greater Manchester featuring historic formal gardens, a deer park, and a notable collection of Huguenot silver. The venue includes indoor experiences such as house tours and art collections, as well as outdoor experiences in its extensive gardens and deer park. It also commemorates its history as a World War I military hospital with immersive recreations. Visitors can enjoy food on-site and there are facilities and activities suitable for children.
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.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
sanctum is a deep-listening experience in Dunham Massey’s chapel, using sound and light on water to create a space for quiet reflection.
Hare Hill Hall is a Georgian country house in Cheshire with an extensive National Trust garden featuring diverse rhododendrons, a walled garden, sculptures, and scenic walking paths.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
Visitors can borrow a Nature Pack and use it to explore wildlife and the garden, including looking for creepy crawlies, listening to woodland birds and making a den. The packs are aimed particularly at children aged three and over, though adults can join in too.
Biddulph Grange is a National Trust Victorian landscaped garden in Staffordshire, England featuring a variety of themed garden areas including Chinese, Egyptian, and Italian sections. It offers year-round plant interest and is particularly child-friendly with tunnels and a quiz trail.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
A one-man performance of the classic penny dreadful tale of Sweeney Todd, featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The show is not a musical.
Biddulph is a picturesque market town in Staffordshire Moorlands known for its historic sites including Mow Cop Castle, Biddulph Grange gardens, and scenic valley setting between Mow Cop and Biddulph Moor.
Lyme Park is a large estate in Cheshire managed by the National Trust, featuring the largest house in Cheshire with Elizabethan and Palladian-Baroque architecture, extensive formal gardens and deer park, and historical indoor exhibits including the Lyme Caxton Missal. It also serves as a filming location and offers food facilities on site.
12 Oct–7 Nov (next week)
Explore an exhibition about five tree species at Lyme Park and their fungal associates, then follow a self-guided trail around the Top Lawn. On 17, 24 and 31 October, the exhibition curator will be available to answer questions and discuss the research.
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.
Little Moreton Hall is a historic 16th-century half-timbered moated manor house near Congleton, Cheshire. It features well-preserved Tudor architecture, extensive gardens, and a famous Long Gallery. Visitors can explore the restored house interiors, enjoy the gardens, and dine in the on-site restaurant, making it a comprehensive historic and outdoor experience.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
A free spotter activity at Little Moreton Hall invites visitors to look for the wolf on the Moreton family crest and find wolves hidden around the hall and courtyard.
Chester Roman Amphitheatre is the largest Roman amphitheatre uncovered in Britain, located in Chester, Cheshire. The outdoor site features extensive ruins dating back to the 1st century, seating around 8,000 spectators in its prime, and is managed by English Heritage. Visitors can explore the historic archaeological remains and view a mural that recreates the original structure visually.