Holiday activities
Holiday activities If you’ve got restless young ones or just want to give them a fun alternative to screen time, here’s our guide on how to fill the half term days! With indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, get the whole family involved with garden and theatre outings to a whole heap of excitement in woodland adventure parks!
Liverpool ONE is the perfect playground for all the family
Discover the power of Superbees Head off to RHS Garden Bridgewater and join them for a week of fun activities from 28th May to 5th June to learn all about our favourite pollinators. Make a bee friendly garden in interactive planting workshops and follow the garden trail to discover more about how special bees are. Wander through the honey scented bee colony in Artizani’s funny and thought-provoking installation for a multisensory peek into the secret life of bees. W: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whats-on/half-term-at-bridgewater
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Chester Cathedral Discover Chester’s connection with the Monarchy at the ‘Chester and the Crown’ exhibition at Chester Cathedral, go and admire floral tributes to the Queen in the Cathedral nave (3rd – 5th June) or relive music sung and performed at the Queen’s coronation at the ‘Platinum Coronation Celebration’ on Saturday 11th June. Later in the month, visit ‘Extraordinary Women’ – a moving, contemplative, and emotionally-charged photography exhibition by late photo journalist, Tom Stoddart - which presents the endurance and iron will of women in situations of war, poverty and hardship (10th June – 11th July). W: www.chestercathedral.com
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Whether you’re looking to enjoy the sunny spells with the family, celebrate the lighter evenings by enjoying a meal out, or stock up on some summer essentials, Liverpool ONE has it all! From days out with the little ones, to rooftop cocktails and everything in between, Liverpool ONE is the perfect playground for all age ranges and budgets. Enjoy great outdoor areas with free entertainment, boasting a nature trail across Chavasse Park buzzing with educational fun, along with their recently launched Heritage Trail, and their PING! Tables, ideally located around the corners of some of their most popular stores. Take your pick from more than 50 places to grab something to eat and drink or look for a spot in the sun with al-fresco eateries, coffee shops and bars, from Bill’s and Wagamama to Bean and Pizza Express and a whole lot more! W: www.liverpool-one.com
From Shrek to Dinosaurs – there’s a treat for all with Brio Entertainment We know how hard it is to keep the whole family constantly entertained over the school holidays but Brio Entertainment have got you covered! From exciting educational shows to musical theatre, Brio Entertainment host a variety of exciting shows for you and your little ones to choose from. Find out what is on stage at Northwich Memorial Court or Ellesmere Port Civic Hall by visiting them online. W: www.brioentertainment.org
Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/cheshire for thousands more great days out
