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Tunerfest North

A full-on day of outright speed, performance and all things modified. Oulton Park. W: www.oultonpark.co.uk

Summer of Play at Quarry Bank

Enjoy the fun on the Mill Meadow, with a mini obstacle course, hay bale maze, natural art, and traditional garden games, plus more from puppet shows to storytelling, and wild art to teddy bears picnics. Running until 3rd September. Quarry Bank, National Trust, Wilmslow. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Monday 24th

The Royal Welsh Show

The Show is an action-packed fourday event of exciting competitions, livestock, forestry, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink; a 12-hour programme of non-stop entertainment, displays and much more. Running 24th-27th July. Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. Tickets: www.rwas.wales or www.cafc.cymru

Journey Through the Night Sky

Bottoms on seats, heads in the stars! Stare into space and be guided through the night sky during the planetarium astronomy talks. Show time: 12, lasts 45 mins. Suitable for astronauts aged 10+. Tickets £4/ £6, available as an add-on to general admission. Jodrell Bank. W: www.jodrellbank.net

Create and Bake with The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Go along for a unique experience, baking in Tatton Park’s atmospheric kitchens, where you will prepare sweet treats for the Tiger’s tea party. There will be a visit from the Tiger Who Came to Tea. Also on 25th July. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Summer Activities on the Farm

Learn more about field to fork, meet newly hatched chicks and join in with children’s craft workshops and see mill machines running. Running until 25th August. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Tuesday 25th

Mog in the Maize Maze at the Farm

Fun Maize with a search for Mog. Running until 29th October with Mog special appearances 19th-25th August. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Zoo School

A school holiday activity club, running from 10am to 2.30pm, suitable for children aged 8-14 years old. Every day is packed full of fun hands-on activities across the zoo! Running on various dates throughout the holidays. Reaseheath College.

W: www.reaseheath.ac.uk/zoo

Jurassic Live Adventure

Experience a dinosaur adventure millions of years in the making at Bolesworth Castle near Chester this summer. Running until 30th July.

W: www.boleswoth.com/dinosaurs

Wednesday 26th

Nantwich Show

The award-winning Nantwich Show is a perfect family day out. Entertainment for all ages including 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 £35 for two adults and two children (5-17yrs) purchased before 17th July.

W: www.nantwichshow.org

Magical Story Jars®

Magical Story Jars® provide an opportunity to make fun imaginary stories using colourful story prompt cards. Two separate 2hour drop-in sessions are running. Eureka Science and Discovery. W: www.eureka.org.uk

Making Tracks 3

Don’t miss your last chance to join Pete Waterman OBE and his Railnuts team for the third and final instalment of Making Tracks at Chester Cathedral. Mondays through Saturdays from 9.30am to 5pm. Runs until 2nd September. W: www.chestercathedral.com

Mog in the Mansion

You can meet the cat herself! Mog will be visiting the mansion from 26th-28th August. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Party Time! With the Tiger

Who Came to Tea

A fun activity morning of party games, crafts and storytelling inspired by the much-loved story. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Thursday 27th

Reaseheath Mini Zoo

Open weekends and school holidays, Reaseheath Mini Zoo is set in the scenic rural grounds of Reaseheath College. During your visit you will see species from around the world. Why not catch a keeper talk during your visit or book a zoo experience. Open daily until 3rd September. W: www.reaseheath.ac.uk/zoo

Friday 28th

Oulton Park Gold Cup

Three days of nostalgic motorsport action! As well as the circuit there will be huge car displays, a concours, period live music and much more besides. Running until 30th July. W: www.oultonpark.co.uk

Saturday 29th

Desert Island Survival Workshops

Can you use science to survive on a desert island? Learn to filter water, signal for help and escape from an island in this hands-on workshop! 11.30am and 2pm. Running until 11th August. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Museum. W: www.catalyst.org.uk

Japanese Summer Matsuri Festival

See the tea ceremony, listen to Japanese music, watch Taiko drumming and Kendo sword fighting and take part in traditional art and craft activities. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

August

Wednesday 1st

Heart for the Hospice Appeal

The Hospice of Good Shepherd will be returning to Chester Cathedral’s garden with the 2023 Hospice Heart. The hearts, complete with stand, are available for a donation of £35. Donors will receive a special card acknowledging their donation and get to take home their heart at the end of the month. Purchase online.

W: www.chestercathedral.com

Thursday 3rd

Magic Show

Prepare for laughter and interactive fun at this comedy kids magic show. 11am and 2pm. Don’t forget to bring your shouting voices to help the magic to happen! £8.50 per child, two for £16, book online. Gordale Garden Centre, Chester High Road.

W: www gordale.co.uk

Friday 4th

Cheshire Balloon Fiesta

Include some bunting

Running 4th-6th August at Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall. Hot air balloons from around Europe will appear at the Fiesta, alongside music from The Vamps, Gabrielle and Scouting For Girls, Sister Sledge, Chris Moyles 90’s Hangover, Rak-Su, Megan Mckenna and Boyzlife. The fun-filled, family event will also include a Raver Tots Big Top, who will be bringing dance music to children all included in your ticket. Book online.

W: www.cheshireballoonfiesta.co.uk

Saturday 5th

Light Fantastic Shows

An exciting, interactive show for all the family with UV lights, fibre optics, a plasma ball, glow in the dark objects and much, more! 12.30pm and 3pm. Running until 18th August. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Museum.

W: www.catalyst.org.uk

Liverpool Sketching Day

When you visit Liverpool ONE, make sure you arrive armed with sketching equipment! Dozens of members of Liver Sketching Club will be taking inspiration from the architecture, people, and city centre spaces across various locations, and they’re inviting you to join in.

W: www.liverpool-one.com

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Tel: 0151 336 2116 | www.gordale.co.uk

Sunday 6th

Family Day at Chester Races

Each year the Open Course is transformed into a wonderland for children and families. Activities which are completely free to everyone who has a ticket, promise an entire day full of non-stop fun and entertainment. Under 17’s free. Chester Races. W: www.chester-races.com

VW Northwest Car Show

The largest gathering of Volkswagens both air and water cooled. Children’s rides and entertainment. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Tuesday 8th

Mickey & Minnie Character Picnic

Join Mickey & Minnie for a fabulous Gordale picnic with lots of singing, dancing, fun and games. Suitable from 18 months. Also on 23rd August. £8.50 per child, two for £16, book online. W: www.gordale.co.uk

Viking Life at the Old Hall

Become one of Harald’s Shield Warriors or Shield Maidens and learn about Viking history and their way of life, through an engaging workshop and series of hands-on activities. Ages 6+. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Saturday 12th

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. Also on 13th August. W: www.outdoorshows.co.uk

Firework Champions

An amazing evening for the family at Arley Hall and Gardens – four great firework displays! Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a larger huge finale display. W: www.arleyhallandgardens.com

Over the Rainbow Workshops

In this workshop you will investigate light, optical illusions, density, chromatography, and acids and alkalis in the search for the rainbows in science and find out who discovered them first! 11.30am and 2pm. Running until 25th August. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Museum. W: www.catalyst.org.uk

Sunday 13th

The Ugly Duckling –Outdoor Theatre

Will the ugly duckling find their place in the world and discover true happiness? Take your picnics, folding chairs, friends, and family to enjoy live music, puppetry and colourful characters. £12 child (under 16), £15 adult, £48 family of four. Port Sunlight Village. W: www.portsunlightvillage.com

Monday 14th

Animal Encounters

Your chance to learn fascinating facts and get up close and personal with a wide range of animals. Come faceto-face with giant African land snails, tortoises, hedgehogs, snakes, parrots, meerkats and more! Running at 11am and 2pm, book online. Gordale Garden Centre, Chester High Road. W: www.gordale.co.uk

Dinosaur

Adventure Live

Join the intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs! An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy. Northwich Memorial Court. Also at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall on 15th August.

W: www.brioleisure.org

Tuesday 15th

The Owl Experience

The perfect opportunity to meet and greet beautiful Owls. Learn all about these wonderful birds, interact with them and if you’re feeling brave, you can hold them too! Running at 11am and 2pm. Gordale Garden Centre, Chester High Road. £8.50 per child, two for £16, book online.

W: www.gordale.co.uk

Summer Outdoor Theatre at Lyme

This summer Babbling Vagabonds invite you on an epic tale of adventure, mystery and magic. Also on 16th, 22nd and 23rd August. Lyme National Trust Property. Book tickets online.

W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyme

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!