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Astle Park Country Fair

Running on 3rd & 4th June in parkland near Chelford, the fair will feature Scurry Driving, Falconry, Gun Dog Scurry, Fun Dog Show, Lurcher & Terrier events plus much more. Day Tickets or weekend camping available. Details and bookings online.

W: www.outdoorshows.co.uk

Saturday 10th

We’ll Meet Again

1940’s Vintage and Victory Weekend at the Farm! Step back in time and celebrate all that was great from the 1940s & 50s! Also on 11th June. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Sunday 11th

Soccer Aid

Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to Old Trafford, Manchester. Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, Jill Scott will captain England as she makes her debut alongside Tommy Fury, Jack Wilshere, Joel Corry, Bugzy Malone, Karen Carney and Gary Cahill. They are joined by familiar Soccer Aid faces including Usain Bolt, Liam Payne, Tom Grennan, Mo Farah, Steven Bartlett, Gary Neville and Vicky McClure. Tickets start from just £10 for children and £20 for adults.

W: www.socceraid.org.uk

Wednesday 14th

Bolesworth International

Featuring five days of international show jumping, the show will also play host to an amazing line-up of live music and top DJs, celebrity chefs and cocktail masterclasses, plenty of action and adventure including freestyle motocross and driving experiences and a heap of entertainment for the kids. On-site camping at Bolesworth Castle. Running until 18th June. W: www.bolesworth.com

Saturday 17th

DogFest Cheshire

Treat your dog at DogFest, the nation’s favourite dog friendly festival. Also on 18th June. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Father’s Day Weekend

Celebrate Father’s Day at Gulliver’s World. Adult tickets are 50% off throughout Father’s Day Weekend! This special offer is available at all Gulliver’s Theme Parks on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

W: www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk

Tuesday 20th

Royal Cheshire County Show

The Royal Cheshire County Show is back on 20th & 21st June. All your favourite attractions and competitions will return this year, including light and heavy horses, livestock, the Cheshire Farmers Market, the Robert’s Bakery Food Village and the Shetland Pony Grand National. Children under 5 enter free! W: www.royalcheshireshow.org

Wednesday 21st Robin Hood

The Three Inch Fools return to Speke Hall with their contemporary take on the tale of Robin Hood. With a host of musical instruments, props and costumes. Speke Hall, National Trust. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Gandeys GLITTERATI 2023

Your circus is back! Running at Ellesmore Port until 25th June. With new special effects and even a supersonic rocket. Offers online now. W: www.gandeyscircus.com

Saturday 24th Pretty Muddy Kids

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is a brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for life-saving research. Free for adults, £12 for children (children must be at least 1.2 metres tall). Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Arley Garden Festival

Enjoy the dedicated plant nurseries, garden accessory traders and a Countryside Marquee. Discover Tree Climbing, trampolines & teacups, and a playzone including zip wire. See the results of the schools gardening challenge flowerbeds. Gifts, crafts,food traders, live music,vintage cars and refreshments are also part of the show. Running 24th & 25th June. Dogs very welcome. W: www.arleyhallandgardens.com

July

Saturday 1st

Summer at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is on for families this summer at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, running until 27th August. Kids go free; one free under 12 ticket with every full-price ticket, plus under 16’s get 20% off. They also have The Great Gatsby running 21st July- 27th August.

W: www.grosvenorpark.co.uk

The Classic American’s Stars and Stripes Car Show

Celebrating all things American from across the decades, the Classic American Stars & Stripes Car Show is the biggest and best of its kind in the UK. Family entertainment including live music and a funfair, as well as specialist traders, parts suppliers and jumble stands. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Wednesday 5th

Liverpool College

Open Evenings

The college are keen to give timely and accurate information about Liverpool College and its admissions process for 2024. Year 7: 5th July and 20th September, 3.30-5.30pm. Year R: 4th October and 15th November 5.30-7.30pm.

W: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk

Friday 7th

Foodies Festival

Saturday 8th

Cheshire Steam Fair

Running 8th/9th July near Daresbury, this will feature the West Lancs Dog Display Team, Owl Adventures, Wall of Death, Traction Engines, Vintage Vehicles, Childrens Corner and Fairground. Day Tickets or weekend camping available. W: www.outdoorshows.co.uk

Looking Ahead

Friday 21st July

The Great Gatsby

At Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre. Kids go free! Running until 27th August. W: www.grosvenorpark.cok

Wednesday 26th July

Nantwich Show

The award-winning Nantwich Show is a perfect family day out. Entertainment for all ages includes circus skills, inflatables, livestock judging, The Sheep Show, food and drink, shopping, trade stands, main ring attractions, floral arts and home produce competitions, chef demonstrations and loads more. Earlybird Family tickets are just £35 for two adults and two children (5-17yrs) purchased before 17th July. Get your tickets online now! W: www.nantwichshow.org

Saturday 12th August

Astle Park Traction

Engine rally

Featuring over 90 traction engines, vintage vehicles, Saturday night fireworks, childrens corner and fairground. Day Tickets or weekend camping available. Running 12th/13th August. W: www.outdoorshows.co.uk

10% discount using the promo code ‘primary’ when you book online!

30th Year 5 Taster Day

Friday

King’s School, Macclesfield are hosting a Year 5 Taster Day for Senior entry in 2024. W: www.kingsmac.co.uk

Foodies Festival returns with celebrity chefs and headliners Sophie EllisBextor and Scouting for Girls. Running 7th-9th July. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip…or promise!