Ancient Egyptian Games (Family Drop In) Senet is a board game that was played in Ancient Egypt. We invite you to join us to learn how to play this game….
This Family Fun Day will include a Fun Dog Show, hosted by Makants Greyhound Rescue Charity, a crochet workshop, live music and delicious food and drink. April 6th 2024 10.30-2.30pm
Set off on a delightful adventure through our lovely village collecting stamps along your way from various shops and attractions and don’t forget to keep an eye out for fun…
We will be working through short selected sections of the story in both the musicals. The Wizard of Oz and Wicked. The children will also explore different characterisation activities, scripted…
Join our dino experts for a dinosaur themed weekend, featuring shows, face painting, rides and stalls. Enjoy a roarsome family fun weekend and become dino rangers and search for dinosaurs….
Dinos are on the farm! For a fantastic day full of activities and dinosaurs roaming free, what better way to start the Easter holidays! Get ready for a prehistoric adventure…
Winter Welly Walks are on every day over half term Feb 2024. They’re completely free and there are activity sheets for children to complete. Winwick Ln, Croft, Warrington WA3 7ED
Scarecrow trail at the farm to keep your little ones entertained! FREE TO ENTER SCARECROW TRAIL £3 per child ANIMAL FEED £1 TRACTOR RIDE £1 per person Throughout the February…
Some of our local farms are running lambing events this February Half Term (2024) – find out more here.
Places are limited. Please book at the library desk.
This family-run farm in High Lgh is holding its first-ever lambing event this half term! 17th and 18th February 2024 Mossy Meadow Farm, High Legh
Buy One Get One Free is back at BeWILDerwood Cheshire 15th – 25th February 2024 Cheshire’s most magical day out is reopening next month. To celebrate, BeWILDerwood Cheshire have announced…
Following our successful workshops in August 2023, book your place for one of our February half term workshops! Join us for two days of singing, dancing and acting based on…
Join Cockfields Farm Park for their Barnyard Baby Bash – an adventure filled with the cutest new arrivals! Immerse yourself in the joy of newborn lambs, fluffy chick’s, and adorable…
Workshops, lion and dragon dancing, Artisan Markets, martial arts, music, face painting and more! Queen Gardens, Time Square, Warrington Market, Central Library and Warrington Museum and Art Gallery. 18th February…
Use salt crystals and collage to create a sparkling winter landscape. Free, donations welcome. 20th and 21st February 2024 11am-2pm Lion Saltworks, Ollershaw Ln, Marston, Northwich CW9 6ES
ROMAN WEEK IS BACK!! Bringing you plenty of fun activities to keep busy during the Februatry half term 2024 , all listed below. Excellent for any young people interested in…
Echo offers holiday clubs for your child to come and enjoy the Arts. We believe that learning to work with others, team building and learning new skills are vital to…
When? 17th December 2023 7pm Where? 197A Hurdsfield Road SK10 2PX Macclesfield, United Kingdom What? Everyone is welcome to join us as we sing together. Mince pies and mulled wine or…
When? 17th December 2023 Where? Wythenshawe, Manchester What? Traditional decorations and entertainment in the old part of the building. The Tenant’s Hall will become Wonderland with Santa in his Grotto waiting…
When? 15th December 2023 Where? Bramhall Hall, Stockport What? Carols around the Christmas tree, led by The Gallery Choir. Cost: £10
When? 22nd December 2023 Where? St Pauls Churchyard Macclesfield What? Macclesfield Youth Brass Band will be on hand to play some festive favourites to sing along to so dig out…
When? 19th December 2023 1-3 pm Where? Rangers Hut, West Park, Macclesfield What? Free kids crafts Cost: FREE
When? 16th December 2023 Where? Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Macclesfield What? Find The Grinch and Cindy Lou next door to The Entertainer. No need to book, just turn up and join in the…
You don’t miss this award-winning Christmas event in the heart of the Cheshire countryside: Discover a Sparkly Light Trail! Watch a mini pantomime! Catch a glimpse of Santa himself! All…
Whether you love or hate Christmas, you’ll be guaranteed a fun day on the farm with the Grinch, misbehaving and causing trouble for the Farmers at Cockfields! There will be two…
Cockfield’s Farm has been building on being the ultimate Christmas destination since 2014, where the farm is entirely transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland,. An array of enchanting attractions awaits,…
X Factor winner, Music Artist and Musical Theatre star Matt Terry heads up the cast of Cinderella as Prince Charming. Plus returning by popular demand we have Crewe’s treasured dame Malcolm Lord as the…
NOW FULLY BOOKED!!! To celebrate the launch of MCR Monsters on 25 October, train operator Northern is going all out, inviting Crewe families to join a special Northern Ghost Train…
Pumpkin trail, face painting. Fairground Games. Entertainment and More! 28th October 2023 11-3 Macclesfield Town Centre
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Join BeWILDerwood this October half-term for a whole host of Halloween-inspired treats and Autumn goodies! Storytelling Stage 1pm & 3pm – BeWILDerbats: Sticklenose has got himself stuck up a tree!…
Follow clues to escape the spider’s lair, travel the waters of the underworld, and escape the eternal fires. Astbury Watersports Centre Newcastle Rd, Congleton CW12 4HL 28th October 2023
Luna’s legendary creature Halloween trail. Encounter five amazing species, unlock the secrets of the rainforest and claim your Halloween treat! 1-31 October 2023 Chester CH2 1LE
Knutsford Pumpkin Path returns this year on Halloween evening, Tuesday 31st October, from 4pm to 7pm. The event will be held in Knutsford Town Centre, in a closure area of…
The Woodland Walk and Landmark Trail will have a few extra guests to find, and Halloween crafts on offer. October 23rd-29th 2023 Congleton Rd, Siddington, Macclesfield SK11 9JY
Fungi Friends: a family trail Talk a walk around the Dunham Massey Park accompanied by Little Mouse and discover a collection of fascinating facts about fungi. Daily until 5th November…
Drop-in activities throughout the day include butterfly walks, pond and river dipping, environmental art and wildlife stands in partnership with Mersey Rivers Trust. Suitable for anyone over the age of…
Free, family-friendly exhibition at The Lowry. Featuring Julia Donaldson’s notebooks containing the ideas behind her stories. Axel Scheffler’s artwork will also be on show. In addition to the exhibits, there…
Following the success of Stockport’s Frog Art Trails in 2019 and 2021, the Stockport Frogs are back for 2023! 19 frogs represent an invention and have been designed and painted…
Details TBC but the day will include a visit from Buzz Lightyear and Minnie Mouse, facepainting, hair braiding, story telling, arts and crafts, sports and a party. Knutsford Town Centre…
Fun stalls and games, food and drinks. 6th August 2023
Monday 24 July 2023 Crewe Library (10.30am-3pm) Freestyle Lego session. FREE. 4+ Tuesday 25 July 2023 Crewe Library (11 – 12 & 2 – 3pm) Marc Makes Comics Cartoon Workshop….
Summer Special Market – face painting, bouncy castle, arts and more – 26th July 2023 Market Day with emergency services – 2nd August 2023 Creature Feature – get up close…
Family wildlife walk around the top of Tegg’s Nose Country Park to look for and learn more about some of the park’s resident butterfly species. Booking and payment in advance…
Drop in for some outdoor fun with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the Biddulph Festival 2023! No need to book just go along and join the activities which could include den…
After just one day, Echo has given my little girl so much confidence! She loved every minute of Play In A Day Parent- Abi Freeman My two girls attended A…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A must see. Equally as enjoyable for little people and big people!’ Kiddomag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Like the cartoon has come to life’…
Keep the kids entertained this summer! A free event in the town centre – games, activities, crafts and lots more fun! Hosted by Congleton Community Projects and the town council….
Free Children’s Activities for the Summer at Sandbach Town Hall Sandbach Cinema Showing of the Little Mermaid 10:00 am and 14:00 showings Tuesday 15th August 2023 Junk Art Creations 10:00…
The annual Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials are returning to Sutton Hall Farm for the usual two day event. The sheepdog trials will be accompanied by a Craft Fair, Tug of War…
Tiger who Came to Tea Garden Trail Saturday 1 April – Sunday 3 September 2023 A fun and interactive The Tiger Who Came to Tea adventure trail in Tatton Park’s…
Follow the Moon Hare trail around the garden and undertake a series of Tight-Twangingly Tricky tasks. Daily until 3rd September 2023. Hare Hill is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Cheshire,…
Family Mindful Nature Walks at Hare Hill Led by Jess from The Sea Within, the walk will invite you to take part in mindful moments, collect nature treasures, play games…
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at Beeston Castle’s Kids Rule events this May half-term. Celebrate King Charles III’s coronation with hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Sat 27…
Mind your manners trail Self-led trail leads families on a journey of Tudor manners and etiquettes inside and outside the hall. March – October 2023 Newcastle Rd, Congleton CW12 4SD
Spring Spectacular Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th & Monday 29th May 2023 10am to 5pm 40 stalls, Children’s rides, Face Painter on the Promenade. Rowing boats and pedalos for hire on the boating lake. Miniature…
Giant Bubble Display and Interactions 30th April – 28th May 2023 11am-4pm Free Circus Workshop 1st and 29th may 2023 11am-4pm
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When? Various dates from 2nd December 2023 Where? Pavilion Gardens, Buxton What? Buffet style Breakfast from 9:30am – 11:00am in the Tea rooms. Music, colouring and a one on one meeting…
Cinema on the Green – Harry Potter and the Philosphers Stone 28th October 2023 3.30pm Cheadle Green, Stockport Road, Manchester
Coombes Valley has been taken over by monsters, who are scaring away the woodland creatures! But armed with a set of clues scattered throughout the self-guided trail, brave visitors can…
Halloween at the Old Hall: A Wizard’s Gathering Apple bobbing challenges, broomstick flying, thrilling games, and captivating songs and spells. 26 – 29 October 2023 Our Kids Social Spooky Silent…
Join the spooky fun this October half term at RHS Garden Bridgewater, with activities for all the family to enjoy. From creative pumpkin carving and planting activities, to exploring the…
The FRIGHTS OF ABRAHAM returns to Masson Hill this October half term (2023) with spooky pumpkin scarecrows, I-Spy trail and Halloween Grotto. 21th October – 5th November 2023 The Heights…
A great family event this Halloween near Cheshire. Not all films are family friendly but some are great for older kids. Pop up cinema at Peak Cavern cave for a…
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Woodland Fairy Experience Gem, the wonderful woodland fairy, will be making special appearances at Bents this summer, taking your little ones on an adventure through the enchanted Fairy and Dinosaur…
Fun for families near Cheshire this Summer. A fun-filled family funfair with a giant beach area complete with deck chairs, buckets and spades, face painting, children’s entertainment and character appearances….
This summer – 2023 – we are inviting everyone to join us at the museum to ‘Come and Create’. Every Saturday afternoon our classroom will be open and we will…
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The summer event is coming back – bigger and better than ever with, funfair, outdoor food & entertainment, a beach and two splash parks! 22 July – 3rd September 2023…
Children’s Outdoor Theatre – Wind In The Willows Sunday 9th July 2023 Set in the beautiful outdoor East garden next to The Hall Quantum Theatre group presents Wind In The…
Sow Awesome Learn more about where our food comes from with a week of fun family activities. Includes family trail, Herb head planting, Kitchen Garden fruit and veg spotter trail,…
Walk an Alpaca 28/05/2023 Walton Lea Rd, Higher Walton, Warrington Cheshire WA4 6SN
May Half term Events – Pirate trail Make a pirate trail for your friends and family to follow. 31 May 2023 and 1 June 2023 10.00am – 1.00pm 162 London…
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Activities for families this May Half Term – Make Your Own Garden Bug with tubes Drop-in. Donations to support the event are encouraged and most welcome. 30 and 31 May…
Camelot Comes to Cockfields 29th May – June 4th 2023 Join Princess Pru , Sir Veillance, Sir Lance-a-boil & Petster the Jester for a Whole day of Medieval Fun for…
Tiger who Came to Tea Garden Trail Saturday 1 April – Sunday 3 September 2023 Adventure trail in Tatton Park’s beautiful spring gardens. Segway Experience Fun-filled machines create a fantastic…
Build your own story 27th May – 4th June 2023 11am – 4pm (closed Wednesday) Become a history detective this May half term. Purchase a storyboard trail sheet from the…
May Half Term Events/Activities – Escape into the wild outdoors and engage with stories about the nocturnal birds and animals that live at Quarry Bank. Follow the trail through the…
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Easter Trail The Easter Bunny has left a trail of eggs and needs your help to find them all. Follow the trail to find all the eggs and answer the…
Easter dinosaur egg trail Armed with the dinosaur’s explorers trail try and find the 7 dinosaur eggs hidden in the woods. When you’ve found out which dinosaur laid which egg then…
Stay and Play taster sessions this Easter Break. Bouncy Castle, Crafts, Animal Feed and Juice Thursday 7th April 2022 Friday 8th April 2022 Both 10-12pm Yew Tree Works, Marton, Macclesfield…
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Wacky Science – wacky science experiments and crafts. Drop-in. Donations. 15th and 16th August 2023 11am-2pm Fishing Fun – Design and make your own fishing game. Drop-in. Donations. 23 August…
Easter Egg Hunt included Meet and Greet’ Peter Rabbit and Lily Bob Tail Make an Easter Bonnet to take home Watch a Magical Animal Handling Show from ‘Creature Feature Experience’…
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Beeston Castle this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a…
Family events this Easter Holiday in Buxton, near Cheshire. Easter Extravaganza Our “Easter Extravaganza” is our first seasonal event spanning all 4 days over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and…
On Easter Monday 1st April 2024 at 12.30pm the Lymm Duck Race will start! The Dingle, Lymm
28th March – 14th April 2024 Easter at BeWILDerwood Cheshire! Get ready for an unforgettable Easter at BeWILDerwood Cheshire! 28th March – 14th April 2024 Meet the Easter Bunny at…
Please check back for details of 2024 events Palmerston Street Bollington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5JX T – 01625 378266
Childrens Inflatables Fun Sunday 18th February – Friday 23rd February 2024 Session Times: 9.30am – 11.30am 12.00pm – 2.00pm 2.30pm – 4.30pm (Some dates may be subject to time changes)…
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February half term at Bridgewater: World on your windowsill Some activities require an additional fee and advance booking Great Garden Adventure Garden adventure for little explorers Friday 23 February 2024…
Ahoy swashbucklers! Discover buried treasure this February Half Term when you set sail to Pirate Takeover at Alton Towers Resort, or be prepared to walk the plank! 10th – 25th…
Family Silk Experience at the Silk Museum Take a tour of the recently reopened Paradise Mill to learn about the working conditions for Victorian people in Macclesfield, see the machinery…
When? 4pm Monday 18th December 2023 Where? Just Kidding, Holmes Chapel What? Children’s Entertainer, Santa Cost: £15 including food.
When? Various from 13th December 2023 Where? Glebe Farm, Congleton What? See Santa in his grotto, explore the farm, meet our friendly animals and enjoy a fabulous festive day. Cost: From…
When? 18th and 19th December 2023 Where? Glebe Farm, Congleton What? Live out the nativity story around Astbury Cost: Adult tickets £6 each, under 16’s tickets £3 each, family ticket for two…
Awaiting the details of 2023 event – please check back When? 4th-12th December 2021 Where? St James’ Church, Gawsworth What? Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church Gawsworth. Cost: Admission free (donations…
When? 9 December 2023 – 1 January 2024 (except Christmas Day) Where? Tittesworth Water What? Walk the trail and find all the items our snowman has left behind before heading…
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When? Various dates from 2nd December 2023 Where?Manchester Rd, Knutsford WA16 0SX What? Visit Santa in his festive grotto Cost: £10
When?10 November – 21 December 2023 Where? Piccadilly Gardens, Exchange Square and various other city centre locations around Manchester What? Yuletide bars, Christmas food and drink, music, ice skating, Santa
When? 18th November 2023 Where? Bakewell What? Quintessential English Christmas Market
When? Selected dates from 2nd December 2023 Where? Grange Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7SD What?Pick up your Christmas trail and follow it around the Garden to find Father Christmas in his…
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When? 4 December 2021 – 6 January 2022 Where? Storyhouse, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR What? Street-savvy production of the Dickens favourite. Cost: From £18 for members T: 01244 409113
When?Friday 3rd December 2021 to Sunday 9th January 2022 Where? Mersey Square, Stockport SK1 1SP What? Join the much loved hero Dick Whittington for the purr-fect family adventure. Cost: From £15.40 T:…
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October Half Term/Halloween Fun for Kids near Cheshire! Halloween trail in the grounds of the Pavilion Gardens. 21st-5th November 2023 St John’s Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
When?Various dates from 2nd December 2023 Where? Styal Rd, Styal, Wilmslow SK9 4LA What? Meet Father Christmas in Cheshire this year with a visit to Quarry Bank! There are special Christmas baby and…
When? Selected dates in November and December 2023 Where? Postern Rd, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13 9SJ What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this year in a magical, personalised adventure. Cost: varies
Creeps, candy and costumes! Are you brave enough to board the “spooky” steam train? Ghost Trains start and end at Bury Bolton Street Station
Some spooky visitors are visiting the Nature Reserve this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get…
Dazzling displays under cathedral canopies of fairy lights, showers of glow-in-the-dark stars, and dancing tunnels of borealis-style lasers. 6th-31st October 2023 Blakemere Village, Northwich
October Half Term/Halloween activity for kids near Cheshire Don’t go into the cellar presents ‘The Canterville Ghost’ ‘The Canterville Ghost’Enjoy comedy and chills in this original adaptation of the charming…
October autumn trail at Quarry Bank Celebrate the beauty of autumn on a family-friendly trail around the gardens and meadows. Saturday 30 September – Sunday 29 October 2023 Apprentice House…
Mark the arrival of Halloween with a weekend of terrifyingly good events in Manchester city centre. Featuring giant rooftop monster invasion, spooky DJs, live performances and a storytelling stage, plus…
Some spooky visitors are visiting the park this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Buy a map from the Tegg’s Nose Tea Room for 50p and…
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Halloween Spooky Garden Trail Saturday 21st October – Sunday 5th November 2023 Gather up the clues hidden in the gardens and help the good witch Grizelda to remember her cats…
Summer holiday fun at Bridgewater – 2023 This summer holidays at RHS Garden Bridgewater, visit a resort with a difference: The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel. Lloyd the housefly and…
A great Day Out for kids this summer holiday in Cheshire! With action on the flat and fun free activities for younger racegoers on the Open Course, there’s fun on…
Some great activities for children near Cheshire this Summer Holiday…. Silver School of Arms at Bramall Hall! Specialists in the Elizabethan period will be at Bramall Hall in period kit…
The annual “Summer Fete” takes place over a weekend in July – full of super family fun there is always a fantastic atmosphere. Saturday 22nd July and Sunday 23rd July 2023 10am – 5pm…
Just So Festival returns this Summer Holiday at Rode Hall in Cheshire. Great for kids and adults alike. Just So is an annual, intimate, weekend-long festival – an imaginative outdoor…
Summer of Play –24th July – 3rd September 2023 – visit the Garden where there will be a wide variety of sports and games with a quirky Victorian garden backdrop!…
Summer of Play Every day brings something different for families this summer at Dunham Massey and everyone is welcome. Look out for music on the lawn, circus skills, storytelling, and…
Fairground Rides, Inflatable Assault Course, Children’s Entertainer, Beach Area with Deck Chairs and more. A fun family day out near Cheshire this Summer Holiday. 19th August- 28th August 2023 Reddish…
Funtopia is a fantastic fun-packed event which is perfect for tots to tweens. Filled with bouncy castles, activity inflatables, under 5’s area, Nerf Wars and much more! Tuesday 25th July…
Quarry Bank in Wilmslow, Cheshire has lots of fun activities to keep the children busy over the Summer holidays. Summer of Play This summer Quarry Bank is jam-packed with fun…
The rangers will demonstrate how to catch the alpaca and then you’ll take them on a walk around the park with opportunities for photographs! Alpaca walks can be booked for…
Lambing 2024 at Blaze Farm. Lambing season takes place over Easter every year at Blaze Farm and you can watch our flock of sheep lambing from the viewing gallery. Open…
Chick handling and face painting. 29th March 2024 Chester Rd, Northwich CW8 2EB T: 01606 883261
Follow the fun family friendly activity trail through the garden filled with activities for young and older. Once you have completed the trail don’t forget to collect your chocolate reward…
Easter Egg Hunt – All ages – The Garden Pick up a trail sheet for £3 at the Ticket Office, or Timber Yard and go on an egg hunt in…
Enjoy a free indoor trail around the historic mill this Easter holiday. Saturday 23 March – Sunday 14 April 2024 Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA T: 01625527468
Dunham Massey’s Easter Adventures trail features ten activity stations which highlight the joy of longer and warmer days, from bright and beautiful daffodils to spring birdsong. Every trail includes a…
Magical Easter Adventures for families this Easter Holiday in Cheshire. Please check with venue for further details. Pop-up Easter Market Discover artisan food producers, local artwork, and beautiful homeware. 29…
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A great outdoor activity for families this May Half Term in Cheshire!! Discover Tree Climbing arose from the need for tree climbing experiences in the North of England. Co-director Neil…
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When? Selected dates from 18th November 2023 Where? Shackleton Cl, Old Hall, Warrington WA5 9YZ What? Christmas days out for children in Warrington. A few different Christmas experiences, all of…
When? Various dates November and December 2023 Where? Green Ln, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 8QP What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas. Popular family event which includes breakfast for each followed by…
When? 24th November – 24th December 2023 Where? Chester Rd, Northwich CW8 2EB What? A magical Christmas experience for children in Cheshire. A walking experience where you embark on a journey…
Awaiting the details of 2023 event – please check back When? From 26th November -2022. Please check with organiser for end date. Where? Blakemere Village What? Follow your trail map…
When? Various dates in December 2023 and January 2024 Where? 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP What? Jack and The Beanstalk Cost: From £13 plus booking fee
When?25 November – 24 December 2023 Where? Tatton Park, Mereheath Dr, Knutsford WA16 6SG What? A holiday favourite for meeting Santa in Cheshire – families can see Father Christmas and…
Saturday 28 October to 5 November 2023 Willow the Witch has left a trail of questions for you with clues hidden in the Halloween scenes. Collect your spooky trail sheet…
When? Selected dates from 18th November – 30th December 2023 Where? Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot L34 4AN What? Popular Christmas Event for Families in Cheshire. Enchanted woodland, animal light trail…
Halloween Pony & Unicorn Trails in Cheshire 2023 Ride a pony witch or a unicorn around our halloween trail collecting goodies along the way, Halloween arts and crafts and more….
Day time and night time mazes with live Boo Crew. Ice creams and scary treats. Various dates from 21st – 29th October 2023 Check with the venue for exact dates. …
When? Various dates from 25th November 2023 Where? Castaway Play Event Area, CW12 3BP What? Visit the Castaway Alpine Retreat which includes Santa’s Grotto, make a bear, snowball fights and more….
When? Various dates from December 2023 – January 2024 Where? Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ What? Singalong Matilda, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Little Bear and the Christmas…
When? Various dates from November 2023 Where? Reindeer Lodge Black Meadows Farm, Leeswood, CH7 4SQ What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas in a Winter drive-thru adventure at the Reindeer Lodge. Includes…
Wide range of activities from sports to crafts for children from 3 to 12 yrs every school holiday. Based in and around Cheadle. T: 07866 465571
As the nights get longer, tiptoe into Alton Towers Resort for all sorts of creepy scares, shocks and thrills! 7th – 8th, 13th – 31st October 2023 Alton Towers Theme…
Spooktacular week runs 23rd-29th October 2023 71 Moss Rd, Congleton CW12 3BP
Pumpkin Picking, monster mask disco, Fire Pits, Spooky Express Tractor Rides and more. 7th-29th October 2023 Country Park, Reddish Vale Rd, Stockport SK5 7HE
Multi Sport Sessions. Upcast Lane Training Field, Upcats Lane, Wilmslow SK9 6EH T: 01625 476353
Holiday gymnastics courses for kids. Bramley Centre, SK7 2DT T: 07858 147484
Tennis coaching holiday clubs for kids. Learning Zone Campus Park Lane MACCLESFIELD Cheshire SK11 8JR T: 07760254118
Gymnastics Holiday Camps in Macclesfield. T: 07701 3388039
MiniSports and football camps for children 4 and over. The Ryley’s School, Alderley Edge T: 07791 747990
Wrap around care for children before, after school and during the school holidays. Astbury St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4RG T: 07748 699352
Holiday club is open 7:15am till 6pm, for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Leek Road, Congleton T: 07713 514292
A before, after school and holiday club. Based at Scholar Green Primary School, Congleton Rd N, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3HF T: 01270 685181
Additional half term open days on 22nd and 23rd February 2024. Open 10.30 – 4.00, last entry is 3.00 with no need to book. Please note that the museum can…
Multi Sports activities. Bollington Cross Primary School T: 07749091187
Kid for a quid Every weekend in January and February, and Feb half term All visitors aged 4-15 can enter the zoo for just £1 when purchased with a paying adult 17-25th Feb 2024 Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire…
When? 30th November 2019 10.30am Where? Glegg Street Macclesfield SK11 7AJ What?Early festive fun with a visit from Father Christmas and lots of stalls for early Christmas shopping, fantastic Christmas raffle,…
Friday 6th December, starting at 2pm Marton & District C E Aided Primary School, School Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9HD
Friday 29th November from 5pm Shrigley Road, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5RT
Saturday 7th December 2019, 2-4pm Mottram St Andrew Village Hall, Wilmslow Old Road, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield, SK10 4QP
When? 29th November 2019 3.30 until 6pm Where? Oak Rd, Chelford, Macclesfield SK11 9AY T: 01625 861351
When? 5-8 Jan 2022 Where? Evans Theatre, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Station Rd, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow SK9 1BU What? Panto for all the family Cost: £9-£15 T: – Please contact CHYPS Panto
When? Most (but not all) days from 11 Dec 2021 – 1 Jan 2022 Where? Buxton Opera House Water St, Buxton SK17 6XN What? Starring Buxton’s favourite dame James Holmes, back for another…
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When?December 8, 2019 at 4 PM – 7 PM Where? Prestbury Village What? Local residents and businesses join together for festive fun. Cost: FREE
When? November 30, 2019 at 11 AM – 2 PM Where? Goostrey Village Hall, Main Rd, Goostrey, Crewe CW4 8PE What? Come and get ahead with your Christmas shopping and have…
When? 30th November 2019 at 11:30 AM Where?Glegg St, Macclesfield SK11 7AJ What? Father Christmas, lots of stalls, raffle, brass bands and more. Cost:50p adult entry. Children free T: 01625 501773
When?23rd November 2019 11am – 2pm Where?Middlewich Rd, Sandbach CW11 3NT What? Come and join us and either start or finish your Christmas shopping. Our super talented Chamber Choir and musicians…
When? Various dates in December 2023 Where? Green Ln, Buxton SK17 9DH What? A magical place to meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas. Bring your Christmas wishes to Poole’s Cavern this December, meet…
When? 17th November 2022 to 31st December 2023 Where? Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SJ What? An after-dark, illuminated trail winds magically through Dunham Massey. Cost: From £12.50 (off peak child) T:01619411025
When? 14th, 21st and 28th November 2019 6-9pm Where? Maker’s Place, Park Lane Macclesfield SK11 6TJ What?Join us for a cup of mulled wine, a mince pie and a magical evening of…
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Currently we have locations at Gawsworth, Hollinhey, Wincle and Bollington St John’s schools, with our holiday club located at Hollinhey, which is open to all children. T: 07958 530960
For ages 5 -12. Forest based holiday club. Adlington (nr Macclesfield), age 5+ (3+ if already settled in our pre-school) T: 07504 675551
Fun Packed Day Full of Gymnastics and Trampolining. Alderley Edge School For Girls T: 07794 722576
Local nurseries in Macclesfield, Knutsford and Stockport offering Holiday day care. Knutsford 01565 682090 Macclesfield 01625 615 027 Stockport 0161 241 1239
D.R Sports provides Sport based holiday clubs in Knutsford for children aged 4-12 years old. T: 07739424270
Our coaches run sessions in the week and camps in the schools holidays. Some course places and holiday camps are open to junior non-members aged 4-14. Knutsford (Sports) Tennis Club, Mereheath Lane, Knutsford,…
Fun filled tennis camps for juniors aged 5-16. Full days and half days. Hazel Grove Bowling & Tennis Club, Douglas Rd, SK74 Stockport T: 07786 386418
We are open 7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. All healthy, nutritious, home cooked meals are included in the price. We are open all school holidays and…
Holidays club for 4-11 year olds The Fermain Academy, Beswick Street, Macclesfield SK11 8LH T: 01625 662200
Sportspoint run a variety of holiday activity courses. These courses consist of multi-sport activities, which run from 9am to 5pm. ClubAZ Hulley’s Macclesfield, Charter Way, Macclesfield SK10 2NA T: 07961…
Holiday Clubs run every school holiday for children aged from 2 years. The activity day runs from 8.00am to 6.00pm, with the option of a short day – 8.00am to 3.00pm, or a morning –…
Fun football courses throughout the school holidays. T: 07738239287
Members and non members welcomed Boys and Girls Gymfinity Gymnastics, Egerton Youth club, Knutsford T: 07504 696 518
Independent forest school offering holiday clubs throughout school holidays. North Rode, Congleton
Sport holiday camp held at Tytherington School. Tytherington School, Manchester Rd, Macclesfield SK10 2EE T: 07720 629690
Outdoor activities holiday club. T: 01625 573615
This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will run every day from Sat 16th March – Sun 14th April 2024 Follow the clues to gather the eggs hidden around the farm: Kenyon…
Holiday Club Includes; Fun Warm Up Games, Prizes And Glitter Face Paint Body Skills – Rolls, Cartwheels, Handstands Handling Skills- Ribbon, Ball, Rope, Hoop Easter Arts and Crafts/Egg Hunt Choreographed…
2 weeks of great fun and football games in Macclesfield Monday 8th to Friday 12th April 2019 at HOLLINHEY SCHOOL Monday 15th to Friday 19th April 2019 at BEECH HALL…
Holiday Club for children aged from 2 years With a huge programme of activities on offer, including arts and crafts, group activities, the latest computer games/consoles (Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii),…
Multi Sports activities/Competitions/Prizes/Holiday Fun Reception – Year 6 April 8th-12th 2019 9.30am-3.30pm Bollington Cross C of E Primary School, 16A Bollington Rd, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5EG T: 07749 091187
Holiday camp based around Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). This Easter we will be having some cracking coding fun Code a Drone, Program a Sphero Robot or make your…
Forest School sessions for children aged from 4 to 12 years run by an experienced and qualifed Teacher and Forest School practitoner. Activities will include elements of bushcraft and traditional…
Learn how to sing the songs, act the scenes and dance the routines from some of Disney’s biggest hits! And to finish off we will be putting on a performance…
Our childcare camps are designed to keep children as active as possible during the school holidays by playing different sports as well as plenty of time for games, competitions and…
An amazing day fun filled with gymnastics, dance, games and lots of Easter treats! Available to members & non members, beginners to advanced, both boys and girls For Children ages…
We will be running our Art Camp from Highfields Academy, on Cumberland Avenue in Nantwich, on Tuesday 2nd April – Thursday 3rd April 2019 from 9:30am-3:30pm each day. Standard prices:…
Tennis and fun games for all ages and abilities! Full day (10-3.30pm) £18 Half Day (10-12.30pm) £12 Camp will run Weds-Fri both weeks! Early drop offs and late pick ups…
Come along to experience a wide range of dance styles, and have lots of fun working towards performing in a studio dance show at the end of DANCE CAMP. You…
Children 5-11 Monday 8th April – Thursday 11th April 2019 Monday 15th April – Thursday 18th April 2019 08:30 AM until 17: 30 PM Cost Per Day £30:00 (Campfire Cooked…
Ranger Martin’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them and collect their names? Buy a map from the Tegg’s Nose Tea…
Get outdoors and get closer to nature with different activities and games and discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months. Pick up a trail pack…
Extra flight and Concorde academy tours throughout the February half term. 12th – 24th February 2024 Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Off Wilmslow Road, Altrincham WA15 8XQ T: 0161 489 3932
Please check back for details of February half term 2024 events Lyme Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK12 2NX T: 01663 762023
MORGAN & WEST’S MASSIVE MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS Morgan & West are back with a massive magic show for kids. 18th February 2024 THE ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE RED HEN…
This half-term we will be running 4 Lego Spike sessions! These sessions are free of charge but MUST be booked in advance- we only have 5 spaces available on each…
A week of free workshops and activities. All sessions are FREE, drop-in and open to all ages Outdoor Art Club Saturday 17 February 2024, 10.30am-2.30pm Creative activities designed to encourage…
Discover the power of play with a programme of free, hands-on fun, games and challenges for all ages. Add a ticket to Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You and journey through…
There’s loads going on for families and children this Half term in and Around East Cheshire -Macclesfield, Knutsford,Congleton, Sandbach, Wilmslow, Poynton, Alderley Edge, Prestbury – check out our listings below for…
Showing Wonka this Half term. 19 – 24 Feb 2024 Buxton Opera House, Water St, Buxton SK17 6XN T: 01298 72190
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Biddulph Grange Garden this February half term. Use your birth year to discover your Zodiac animal and see if you can find it hiding in…
Barnyard Baby Bash event this half term. Immerse yourself in the joy of new-born lambs, playful calves, fluffy chicks, and adorable ducklings! February 10th to the 25th 2024 Cockfields Farm, Lees…
Welly Walk Family trail – explore the gardens, spot colourful displays, playful installations and the first bulbs of spring. 26th January – 17th March 2024 Dunham Massey, Woodhouse Ln, Altrincham WA14…
Scarecrow Pop Star Festival Saturday 10 – Sunday 25 February 2024 Visit the Gardens and Farm during February half term and spot the straw pop stars! Pancake Weekend at the…
Monkey Forest reopens just in time for Feb half term. See the monkeys for the first time this year and walk amongst the 140 Barbary macaques that call the forest…
Multi Activity Days Fun filled days for aged 8yrs to school year 8. A fun, safe environment with a lots of different sporting or recreational activities including access to the…
CURIOUS KIDS: THE EXPLOSIVE SCIENCE SHOW! Let Jodrell Bank’s Incredible Explainers take your kids on a journey through the Solar System, exploring forces found on Earth and beyond with real-life…
Wellies and wellbeing Brave the weather and get out and about this half term. Bring your little ones to enjoy our nature-themed scavenger hunt. Mill trail Perfect for those rainy…
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This list covers all Christmas events in East Cheshire and the surrounding area for 2018. If we have missed any please let us know. Some of the events have sold…
When? Thursday 22 November 2018 – Sunday 6 January 2019 Where? MediaCityUk, Salford What? Take a wintry walk around MediaCityUK this Christmas time to mark the 40th anniversary of Raymond…
When?December 1, 2019 at 3 PM Where? Wincle C of E Aided Primary School, Macclesfield SK11 0QH What? There will be fun for all the family and even the big man…
When? 1st December 1-7 Where? Knutsford What? Kicking off the Christmas season in style with a fantastic assortment of community entertainment from 1pm to 7pm on Saturday 1st December 2018,…
When? 17th December 2023 3-4pm Where? Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN What? Sing-along to Christmas classics and favourites with the King Edward Musical Society Band and choir. Cost:Free event but…
When? Selected dates from 17th November – 31 December 2023 Where? Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 4BW What? Perfect family Christmas event in Cheshire – the zoo is transformed into a spectacular…
When? November 8 2019 – December 22 2019 Where?Albert Square / Cathedral Gardens / Piccadilly Gardens/ Market Street / Exchange Square / New Cathedral Street / King Street / St Ann’s Square What? This award winning Christmas market…
When? Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 12 PM – 6:30 PM Where? Macclesfield What? Macclesfield 2018 Christmas Light Switch On. Come join the Christmas celebrations with a fun packed day…
When? Various dates from 25th November 2023 Where? The East Lancashire Railway is located in the heart of Bury What? Kick start your Christmas celebrations with a steam train ride…
When? Selected dates November and December 2023 Where? Your journey begins at Froghall Station on the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire What? Hot Chocolate and a Cookie from singing Chefs, dancing conductor,…