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ROAR Potential Holiday Club

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Goostrey Home and Leisure Half Term Events

The Lambing Shed Big Machine Weekend

Join us for an unforgettable two-day event filled with jaw-dropping tractors and massive farm machinery, all while raising money for the incredible work of the North West Air Ambulance. This…

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Sandbach Town Hall Zoo2U

Super Duper Family Festival Manchester

4 days of Free Half Term Fun across the city. Manchester will turn into a playground for all, with a series of FREE Play Zones to explore. See Manchester’s public…

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Lion Saltworks Half Term Events

Free, drop-in craft activities February Half Term in Cheshire Polar bear handprint craft. 19 and 20 February 2025 @ 10.30am-3.30pm Free, donations appreciated. Northwich Explorers 21 February 2025 @  11.00-12.00…

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Glebe Farm Christmas Events

When? Various dates in December 2024 Where? Glebe Farm, Congleton What? Visit Santa – no booking required. Plus, the little ones can do an Elf hunt around the farm. Cost: Elf hunt £2.50,…

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BeWILDerwood Christmas Event

Celebrate the festive season at BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas – A Sparkly Light & Panto Trail!” This magical event is perfect for the whole family! Stroll through the Sparkly Light Trail,…

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The Grange Northwich Pantomime

When?  6 Dec 2024 – 4 Jan 2025 Where? The Grange Theatre Bradburns Lane, Hartford CW8 1LU What? Peter Pan – Join Wendy, Hook, Tink and Peter as this timeless classic flies…

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Parr Hall Pantomime

When? Selected dates between 3rd – 12th January 2025 Where? Pyramid Parr Hall, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL What? Cinderella with the Chase’s Ann Hegerty as the Fairy Godmother. Cost: From…

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Crewe Lyceum Pantomime

When? 13th December 2024 – 5th January 2025 Where? Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe, CW1 2DA What? Starring The Chase’s JENNY RYAN as The Enchantress with Lyceum panto favourites MALCOLM…

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Lion Saltworks Christmas

When? 2nd December 2024 Where? Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6ES What? Meet Santa and his elves in his grotto (£3 per child, limited tickets, booking necessary), take part in science experiments with…

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Magical Malpas Farm

When? Selected dates from 8th December 2024 Where? Agden, Malpas, Cheshire, SY13 4RB What?  Tractor & trailer ride, decorate your very own gingerbread man to enjoy, write letters to Father Christmas,…

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Christmas in Altrincham

Tatton Park – Father Christmas at the Farm

When?  23 November – 24 December 2024 Where? Tatton Park What? Father Christmas at the Farm. Visit Father Christmas and his elf helpers at the Farm and enjoy a live nativity, entertainment and…

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Lyme Park Christmas Events

When?29 November – 24 December 2024 Where? Lyme Park What? Christmas in the House. Lyme’s house has been taken over by magnificent and unusual beasts and this year they’re exploring winter…

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Pooles Cavern Christmas Light Walk Through Event

When?Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays up to Friday 20th December 2024 : 15:30-17:00 Where? Green Ln, Buxton SK17 9DH What? For a limited time only they will illuminate their 2…

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Tatton Park Christmas Events

When? 16 November – Sunday 22 December 2024 Where? Tatton Park What? Yuletide: A Glittering Winter Garden Adventure. Roast marshmallows around the campfire, while listening to enchanted stories told of festive…

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Peak Wildlife Park Holiday Events

KIDS GO HALF PRICE at Peak Wildlife Park this October half term 2024. Use code PANDA50 at checkout. 26th October – 3rd November 2024 T&Cs apply Winkhill, Leek, ST13 7QR

Buxton Pavilion Gardens Christmas Events

When? 16th-17th November 2024 Where? Buxton Pavilion Gardens What? Weekend Bazaar & Pavilion Gardens Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024 Cost: Free – some activities chargeable When?  24th November 2024 Where? Buxton Pavilion…

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Blakemere Village Christmas Events

When? 17th and 24th November 2024, 7th and 14th December 2024 Where? Blakemere Village What? Christmas Mascot Meet and Greet Cost: Free When? 29th November -24th December 2024 Where? Blakemere Village What?…

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Biddulph Grange Gardens Festive Nights

When? Selected dates from 30th November 2024 Where? Grange Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7SD What? Time to see the garden in a festive light! Festive Nights returns to Biddulph Grange Garden once…

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Cockfields Farm Breakfast with Santa

A special Breakfast for you and your little ones Join us for Breakfast with Santa We know Christmas can be overwhelming for the little ones, so while the big kids…

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Cockfields Farm Half Term Events

ROAR Potential Half Term Club

BeWILDerwood Halloween Events

Sandbach Library Holiday Events

Knutsford Library Holiday Activities

Wilmslow Library Holiday Events

Cockfields Farm Holiday Events

Silk Museum Macclesfield Holiday Activities

Friday 24th May 2024 Thunderbirds are go! Launch party from 4.00 – 6.00 pm Saturday 25th May 2024 Friendship bracelet craft. Drop in between 1.30 – 4.00. Sunday 26th May…

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Jodrell Bank Half Term Events

BRAND NEW science show coming in to land at Jodrell Bank this May Half Term! Travel the cosmos and learn about the Universe at “Curious Kids: Solar System Spectacular”, our…

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Cholmondeley Castle Half Term Events

Half Term Nature Explorers BioBlitz Wednesday 29th May 2024 Calling all intrepid nature explorers! On Wednesday 29th May join the team of nature wizards where, in conjunction with Chester University,…

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Echo Performing Arts Academy Half Term Camp

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Cockfields Farm Half Term Events

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Cheshire Children’s Centre Holiday Events

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The Animal Sanctuary Wilmslow Easter Extravaganza

Blakemere Village Easter Bunny Trail

The perfect activity to do during the Easter break. Trail maps are available for just £5 and can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre between 10am and 4pm. 5th-21st…

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Echo Performing Arts Easter Workshops

Trentham Estate Holiday Events

Follow the trail to discover 12 supersized colourful Shaun the Sheep sculptures, painted by local and regional artists this spring. Don’t forget to pick up a free activity pack at…

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Holmes Chapel Library Half Term Events

Sandbach Library Half Term Events

Cheshire Lambing Events

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Wilmslow Library half term activities

Junk Modelling fun – Wednesday 19th February 2025 11am – 12pm. What will you create? £1 per child Suitable for ages 4+ All children must be accompanied by an adult….

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Poynton Library Half term Events

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Cockfields Farm Half Term Events

Carols at Holy Trinity Church, Macclesfield

AWAITING DETAILS OF 2024 EVENT – PLEASE CHECK BACK When?15 December 2024 7-8pm Where? 197A Hurdsfield Road SK10 2PX Macclesfield, United Kingdom What? Everyone is welcome to join us as…

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Carols in the Courtyard, Bramhall Hall

When? Friday 13 December 2024 6:15pm – 9:00pm Where? Bramhall Hall, Stockport What? Carols around the Christmas tree, led by The Gallery Choir. Your ticket includes: a viewing of the…

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Churchyard Carols, St Pauls Church Macclesfield

Awaiting the details of 2024 event – please check back  When? 22nd December 2023 Where? St Pauls Churchyard Macclesfield What? Macclesfield Youth Brass Band will be on hand to play…

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Meet the Grinch at Cockfields Farm

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! Dont forget to smile…

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Christmas at Cockfields

  Cockfield’s Farm  invite you to Step into their enchanting world his Christmas and embark on a magical journey like no other. True enchantment awaits when you encounter the legendary figure…

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Spooky Saturday Macclesfield

Pumpkins, ghosts and ghouls oh my! Join the fun in the town centre, for some spooky happenings with crafts and entertainment. Sat 26th Oct 2024, 11:00am to 3:00pm Macclesfield Town…

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Knutsford Library Half Term Events

Local Bonfire and Fireworks Displays

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Nightmare at Astbury Halloween Event

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Dunham Massey Half Term Events

From Here to There: a trail for children Children are invited to take a journey through the historic house, accompanied by Speechly the Pineapple. Grab a Pineapple Passport from the…

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Wilmslow Library Holiday Events

Holiday Events around Crewe – organised by Crewe Town Council

Alsager Civic Holiday Activities

  Alsager Civic 3 Lawton Rd, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 2AE

Macclesfield Library Holiday Activities

Congleton Play Day

Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials

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…

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Tatton Park Summer Holiday Events

Foodies Festival Friday 12 – Sunday 14 July 2024 Foodies Festival returns with TV chefs and music headliners including Blue, Example and Sister Sledge Summer of Adventure at the Farm…

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Hare Hill Holiday Activities

Summer of Play: Buzzy Bee Trail What’s the buzz all about? Join us at Hare Hill this summer and explore our Buzzy Bee Trail. Daily until 1st September 2024. Hare…

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Hare Hill May Half Term

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Beeston Castle May Half Term

An unforgettable day of interactive family activities! Step into the world of medieval royalty and explore the tales of kings and experience the excitement of a medieval coronation. Delve into…

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Little Moreton Hall May Half Term

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Buxton Pavilion Gardens Half Term Events

Spring Spectacular Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May 2024 10am to 5pm  Stalls, Children’s rides, Face Painter and balloon modeller on the Promenade. Rowing boats and pedalos for hire…

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Blakemere Village Half Term Events

FREE Mascot Meet & Greet Sunday, 26th May 2024   The Mini Petting Farm (located in the courtyard). Meet and greet with goats, lambs, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and a donkey! Monday,…

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BeWILDerwood – Soopa Sock Party

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Congleton Library Holiday Events

Santa’s Route around Congleton

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Poynton Library Christmas Events

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Knutsford Library Christmas Activities

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Wilmslow Library Christmas Activities

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Macclesfield Library Letters to Santa

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Breakfast with Santa at Buxton Pavilion Gardens

When? Saturday 30th November, 9:30 am – Sunday 1st December 2024, 11:00 am Saturday 7th December, 9:30 am – Sunday 8th December 2024, 11:00 am Saturday 14th December, 9:30 am…

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Nantwich Library Holiday Events

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Crewe Library Holiday Events

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Handforth Library Holiday Events

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Halloween on the Green, Cheadle Green

Cinema on the Green – Hocus Pocus 27th October 2024 @ 4pm Cheadle Green, Stockport Road, Manchester

RSPB Coombes Valley and Consall Woods Halloween Trail

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…

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Tatton Park Halloween/Half Term Events

Skellies and Wellies A brand new spooktacular Skellies and Wellies Trail at Tatton Park. Head to the gardens and see them come alive with the rattling fun of Halloween! As…

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RHS Bridgewater Holiday Activities

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Heights of Abraham Half Term Fun

Meet the friendly Halloween scarecrows, taste the witches brew in the café, and head down to the enchanted Rutland Cavern to hear the legend of the caves from your Victorian…

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Peak Cavern Film Showing

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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Crewe Library Holiday Activities

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Bents Garden and Home Holiday Activities

Family Fun Day with Cheshire Dogs Home Friday 16th August, Time: 10am-4pm, Location: Car Park, FREE event Bring your family and furry friends to Bents for an unforgettable Summer Family…

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The Silk Museum Macclefield – Holiday Events

Every Thursday morning and Saturday afternoon over the summer holidays (2024) there are going to be free, drop-in activities in the museum for families. Each week the activities will link…

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Alderley Edge Library Holiday Activities

Bollington Library Holiday Events

Arley Hall and Gardens – Summer Holiday Events

Children’s Outdoor Theatre – Jemima Puddle-Duck Sunday 21 July 2024 Quantum Theatre will be presenting the story of Jemima Puddle-Duck in the setting of the East garden in front of…

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RHS Bridgewater May half term

May Half term: Family Gardening Festival Family Garden Trail Saturday 25 May – Sunday 2 June 2024 Explore a year of family gardening: handy tips on what to do and when, allowing…

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Walton Hall and Gardens May Half Term

Walk an Alpaca Walk an alpaca and join Mally, Jim and Topaz, our three amigos on these ever popular alpaca walks. Take in the beautiful Cheshire estate, while enjoying the…

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Weaver Hall Museum May Half Term Events

May Half term Events – Superstar Selfies Free, donations welcome. Put yourself in the frame of your favourite superhero or dream setting. 29 May 2024 @ 10.00am – 1.00pm and…

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Reddish Vale Farm May Half Term Events

Dino Farm 25th-28th May 2024 The UK’s most realistic walking Dinosaurs are coming to Reddish Vale Farm this Summer!! THIS IS A ALL DAY EVENT Includes meet the Baby Dinosaurs,…

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Lion Saltworks May Half Term Events

Activities for families this May Half Term – Bird Feeders Free, donations welcome. Make a bird-feeder to take home and attract wildlife 28 May 2024 @ 11.00am – 2.00pm and…

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Tatton Park May Half Term Events

Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock at Tatton Park Friday 29 March – Sunday 23 June 2024 Spring into baa-rilliant adventures with Shaun the Sheep on a colourful arts trail…

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Lyme Park May Half Term Events

25 May – 16 June 2024 10.30am – 4pm Garden Guardians Learn how to be a Garden Guardian and earn your first Looking after Lyme Badge. Pick up your Guardian…

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Quarry Bank May Half Term Events

May Half Term Events/Activities – Saturday 25 May – Sunday 2 June 2024 Outdoor trail – Oh no! The apprentices have hung their washing out to dry, but the wind…

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Sandbach Library Holiday Events

Congleton Library Holiday Events

Severn Trent Tittesworth Holiday Events

Easter Trail Collect your trail sheet: Pick up your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and embark on a fun-filled hunt. Egg hunt: Follow the route, find the eggs, and answer the…

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RSPB Coombes Valley and Consall Woods Holiday Events

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Mucky Welly Farm Holiday Events

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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Macclesfield Museum Holiday Events

Family Mill Experience – Free 7th Apr 2025 2:00pm – 4:30pm 8th Apr 2025 10am-12.30pm Join us for a visit where you will explore working life in a Victorian silk…

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Lion Salt Works Holiday Events

Free, Drop-in craft activities over the Summer Holidays Hot air balloons -31 July 2024 @ 10.30am – 3.30pm and 1 August 2024 @ 10.30am – 3.30pm Mini beach diorama –…

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Castaway Play Easter Events

The dinosaurs take over Castaway Play! What’s Included? Easter Egg Hunt – with a chocolate treat at the end! Meet & Greet with Dinosaurs Say hello to Peter Rabbit, Lily…

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Beeston Castle Easter Adventure Quest

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…

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Buxton Pavilion Gardens Easter Events

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…

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Lymm Duck Race

On Easter Monday 21st April 2025 at 12.30pm the Lymm Duck Race will start! The Dingle, Lymm

Bollington Library Holiday Events

Palmerston Street Bollington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5JX T – 01625 378266

Pavilion Gardens Half Term Events

Childrens Inflatables Fun in the Octagon. 15th-21st February 2025  The Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE

Wilmslow Library Half Term Events

South Dr, Wilmslow SK9 1NW  

RHS Garden Bridgewater Half Term Activities

There’s loads going on this February Half Term (2025) – some activities may require an additional fee and advance booking. Garden adventure Monday 17 February 45-minute sessions at 11am, 12.15pm and…

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Alton Towers Half Term Activities

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! 15th – 23rd…

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Macclesfield Museums Half Term Activities

Junk Pattern Printing (Children’s workshop) at the Silk Museum  Thu 20th Feb 2025 10:30am – 12:30pm and 2-4pm Join us to take inspiration from our pattern books to create and…

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Sandbach Library Christmas Activities

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Glebe Farm Santa

Awaiting the details of 2024 event – please check back  When? Various from 13th December 2023 Where? Glebe Farm, Congleton What? See Santa in his grotto, explore the farm, meet our…

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Astbury Live Nativity

When? 16th and 17th December 2024. Meet at Glebe Farm at 6pm, ready to move off at 6.30 Where? Glebe Farm, Congleton What? Live out the nativity story around Astbury Cost:Adult tickets…

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Christmas Tree Festival

Awaiting the details of 2024 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…

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Tittesworth Water Christmas Trail

Awaiting the details of 2024 event – please check back  When? 9 December 2023 – 1 January 2024 (except Christmas Day) Where? Tittesworth Water What? Walk the trail and find…

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Santa’s Route around Alsager

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Santa at Fryer’s Garden Centre

When?30/11/2024 – 23/12/2024 Where?Manchester Rd, Knutsford WA16 0SX What? Visit Santa in his festive grotto Cost: £10

Manchester Christmas Markets

When? 8 November to 22 December 2024 Where? Piccadilly Gardens, Exchange Square and various other city centre locations around Manchester What? Yuletide bars, Christmas food and drink, music, ice skating, Santa

Bakewell Christmas Market

When? 16th and 17th November 2024 Where? Bakewell What? Quintessential English Christmas Market

Biddulph Grange Garden Christmas Events

When? Selected dates from 2nd December 2024 Where? Grange Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7SD What? Christmas Reindeer Trail – All of Rudolph’s friends have got lost around the garden. As you…

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Storyhouse Chester Christmas Show

When? Friday 6 – Sunday 29 December 2024 Where? Storyhouse, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR What?Join us for a dreamy Christmas show: Sleeping Beauty at Storyhouse!  A spectacular experience for all…

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The Plaza Stockport Panto

When? Friday 6th December 2024 until Sunday 5th January 2025 Where?  Mersey Square, Stockport SK1 1SP What? Sleeping Beauty – starring TV favourite WENDI PETERS as Carabosse the Wicked Fairy with…

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Knutsford Library Half Term Activities

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Handforth Library Half Term Events

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Wilmslow Library Half Term Events

Sandbach Library Halloween Events

 

Macclesfield Library Halloween Event

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Bollington Library Half Term Pumpkin Hunt

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Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Half Term Events

Children’s Inflatable Fun in the Octagon. Monday 28th October, 9:30 am – Friday 1st November, 4:30 pm 2024 St John’s Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE

Father Christmas at Quarry Bank

When?Various dates from 23rd November 2024 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…

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Halloween Ghost Train East Lancashire Railway

Join up with Zombie Bob and his petrifying pals Veronica the Witch and Count Brian the Vampire and help them squash the ghoulish gourds once and for all. Just keep…

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Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail

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…

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Magical Woodland

Get ready for a spooky trail & meet the Transformers, Dinosaurs, Wednesday Addams, Hocus Pocus’ Winnifred, the Mad Scientist & Captain Hook in North West’s most Magical Light & Sound…

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Halloween at Biddulph Grange Garden

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October Half Term at Quarry Bank

Half term events  No matter what the weather may bring, there is something for little ones to enjoy this October Half term at Quarry Bank. Follow the Halloween trail around…

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Halloween in the City Manchester

Mark the arrival of Halloween with a weekend of terrifyingly good events in Manchester city centre. MCR Monsters are back from Friday 25 – Thursday 31 October 2024 Halloween in…

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Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail

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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Half Term Activities at Jodrell Bank

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Halloween at Arley Hall and Gardens

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RHS Garden Bridgewater – holiday activities

Summer holiday fun at Bridgewater – 2024 Join the fun and frolics with Shaun this summer as he learns top tips about how to grow scrumptious fresh food from the…

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Bramhall Hall Holiday Activities

Some great activities for children near Cheshire this Summer Holiday…. Nevill T. Bear’s Beast and Bug Trail at Bramall Hall Join Nevill. T. Bear, beast and bug detective, on this…

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Buxton Pavilion Gardens Holiday Events

The annual “Summer Fete” takes place over a weekend in July – full of super family fun there is always a fantastic atmosphere. Saturday 20th July and Sunday 21st July 2024 10am…

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Just So Festival

Just So is an annual, intimate, weekend-long festival – an imaginative outdoor family adventure like no other. 16-18 August 2024 Rode Hall, Cheshire  

Biddulph Grange Holiday Activities

Are you ready for something magical? The Fairy Trail at Biddulph Grange Garden is on until 2nd June. Can you help the fairies find their missing shopping list? Trails cost…

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Dunham Massey Holiday Activities

Summer of Play – throughout the Summer holidays  The North Park Play Hub Share games and challenges amongst ancient trees and nature. Catch special events like crafts and storytelling. Clamber…

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Reddish Vale Farm Fest

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. 17th August- 26th August 2024 Reddish…

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Quarry Bank Holiday Activities

Quarry Bank in Wilmslow, Cheshire has lots of fun activities to keep the children busy over the Summer holidays. Summer of Play Saturday 20 July – Monday 2 September 2024…

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Alpaca Walks at Walton Hall and Gardens

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…

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Blaze Farm, Macclesfield

Lambing 2025 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…

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Easter Egg Hunts at Biddulph Grange Garden

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…

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Easter Egg Hunts at Lyme Park

Easter Egg Hunt Hunt colourful wooden eggs, big and small in Lyme’s garden trail this Easter. Hop and play along the way with egg-strodinary games, challenges, and activities for all…

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Easter at Quarry Bank

Easter Adventure Trail Hop along to Visitor Reception to pick up a trail sheet and bunny ears before setting off on your adventure. The cost is £3.50 per child. Each…

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Easter at Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey’s Easter Adventures trail features ten activity stations which explore the fascinating world of pollinators. From bees to butterflies, and from wasps to beetles, join the fun discovering the…

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Easter Events at Tatton Park

Magical Easter Adventures for families this Easter Holiday in Cheshire.  Please check with venue for further details. Lambing Week at the Farm (Closed on Monday) Join us throughout Lambing Week,…

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Reddish Vale Farm Easter Events

Meet the Easter Bunny Egg Trail- follow the clues around the farm to find each Easter Egg to claim your Chocolate egg or Easter Egg Hunt for 0-3 years-find 5…

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Santa’s Route around Sandbach

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Santa’s Poynton Schedule

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Christmas at Gulliver’s World, Warrington

When? Selected dates from 186th November 2024 Where? Shackleton Cl, Old Hall, Warrington WA5 9YZ What? Christmas days out for children in Warrington.  A few different Christmas experiences, all of…

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Santa’s Route around Macclesfield

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Dobbies Altrincham – Breakfast with Santa

When? Various dates November and December 2024 Where? Green Ln, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 8QP What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas. Popular family event which includes breakfast for each followed by…

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Christmas at the Magical Woodland at Blakemere Village

When? 29th November – 24th December 2024 Where? Chester Rd, Northwich CW8 2EB What? A magical Christmas experience for children in Cheshire. A walking experience where you embark on a journey…

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Manchester Opera House Pantomime

When?Sat 14 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025 Where? 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP What? Cinderella. Comedy Superstar Jason Manford is BACK for a third year of panto at the Opera House as Prince…

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Severn Trent Halloween Trail

Spooky the Ghost has left a trail of clues hidden in the Halloween scenes to help find his friends. Follow the route and find the answers to the questions. Once…

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Enchanted at Knowsley Safari Park

When? Selected dates from 30th November – 23rd December 2024 Where? Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot L34 4AN What? Popular Christmas Event for Families in Cheshire. Enchanted woodland, animal light trail…

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Seven Sisters Ice Cream Halloween

Day time and night time mazes with live Boo Crew. Ice creams and scary treats. Check with the venue for dates.  Holmes Chapel Rd, Knutsford WA16 9ER

Christmas at Castaway

When? Various dates in November and December 2024 Where? Castaway Play Event Area, CW12 3BP What? Visit the Castaway Alpine Retreat which includes Santa’s Grotto,  make a bear, snowball fights and…

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Family Christmas Shows at The Lowry

When? Stickman – 10 December 24 – 5 January 25; Little Penguin’s First Christmas 28 December 24 – 5 January 25 Where? Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ What? Stickman, Little…

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Reindeer Lodge Walk Through Reindeer Safari

When? Various dates from November 2024 Where? Reindeer Lodge Black Meadows Farm, Leeswood, CH7 4SQ What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas in a Winter walk through adventure at the Reindeer Lodge….

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Castaway Play Halloween Sessions

This Halloween at Castaway, you can expect a host of spooky fun including spooky slime making, pumpkin picking, and interactive animal shows. 26th – 31st of October 2024 71 Moss…

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Reddish Vale Farm Halloween Event

Pumpkin Picking,  rides on the Spooky Express, fairground rides and Halloween games. 12th-31st October 2024 Country Park, Reddish Vale Rd, Stockport SK5 7HE

Energize Gymnastics Holiday Courses, Cheadle Hulme

Holiday gymnastics courses for kids. Bramley Centre, SK7 2DT T: 07858 147484    

Silk Gymnastics, Macclesfield

Gymnastics Holiday Camps in Macclesfield. Tel : 01625 921355  

Astbury Merekats Out Of School Club, Congleton

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

AT Sports Coaching

Multi Sports activities. Dean Valley Primary School T: 07936048590

Reaseheath Zoo Half Term Activities

Kid for a quid Kid for a quid – every weekend in January and February, and February half term! Children £1 each with an accompanying adult/concession 15-23 February 2025 Reaseheath…

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Christmas Fair at St Paul’s Macclesfield

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,…

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Christmas Fair at Marton & District C E Aided Primary School

Friday 6th December, starting at 2pm Marton & District C E Aided Primary School, School Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9HD 

Christmas Fair at Pott Shrigley Church School

Friday 29th November from 5pm Shrigley Road, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5RT

Christmas Fair at Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy

Saturday 7th December 2019, 2-4pm Mottram St Andrew Village Hall, Wilmslow Old Road, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield, SK10 4QP

Chelford Primary School Christmas Market

When? 29th November 2019 3.30 until 6pm Where? Oak Rd, Chelford, Macclesfield SK11 9AY T: 01625 861351

CHYPS Pantomime

When? 2-5 Jan 2025 Where?  Evans Theatre, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Station Rd, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow SK9 1BU What? Cinderella Cost: £18 T: – Please contact CHYPS Panto

Buxton Opera House Pantomime

When?Fri 6 Dec 2024 – Wed 1 Jan 2025 Where?  Buxton Opera House Water St, Buxton SK17 6XN What? Jack and the Beanstalk. Brought to you by the incredible team behind Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, join…

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Christmas Events

If you’re running a Christmas event and around East Cheshire  and would like to list it with us please get in touch here. Keep up with everything happening for families in…

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Prestbury Village Christmas Market

When?December 8, 2019 at 4 PM – 7 PM Where? Prestbury Village What? Local residents and businesses join together for festive fun. Cost: FREE  

Christmas Fair with St Luke’s Church Goostrey

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…

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St Paul’s Christmas Fair Macclesfield

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

Christmas Fair, Sandbach High School & Sixth Form

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…

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Santa’s Grotto at Poole’s Cavern

When? Various dates in December 2024 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…

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Christmas at Dunham Massey

When? 15th November 2024 to 1st January 2025 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

Christmas Late Night Shopping Makers Place, Macclesfield

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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Pumpkin Picking

🎃 For details of local pumpkin picking patches in Cheshire click here.🎃

Just Gymnastics Holiday Camp, Alderley Edge

Fun Packed Day Full of Gymnastics and Trampolining. Alderley Edge School For Girls T: 07794 722576  

DR Sports Holiday Club

D.R Sports provides Sport based holiday clubs in Knutsford for children aged 4-12 years old. T: 07739424270

Gymnastics Half Term Camp with Gymfinity Gym Knutsford

Members and non members welcomed Boys and Girls Gymfinity Gymnastics, Egerton Youth club, Knutsford T: 07504 696 518

Broadleaf Forest Adventures CIC Holiday Club

Independent forest school offering holiday clubs throughout school holidays. North Rode, Congleton

Holiday Camp with Pearson Sports and Fitness Coaching, Macclesfield

Sport holiday camp held at Tytherington School. Tytherington School, Manchester Rd, Macclesfield SK10 2EE T: 07720 629690

Moorland Adventure Kids Activity Club

Outdoor activities holiday club. T: 07870 693816  

Kenyon Hall Farm Easter Events

This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will run from Sat 29th March – Mon 21st April 2025 Follow the clues to gather the eggs hidden around the farm: Suitable for children…

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Easter Holiday Club with Cheshire Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy

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…

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Easter Holiday Fun Football Courses with The Football Academy

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…

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Happy Days Holiday Club

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),…

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AT Sports Coaching Holiday Club

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

Easter Skill Clubs – Skill Clubs and Skill Supply

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…

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Easter Holiday Camp – School In The Woods

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…

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Disney Week – SuperStars Performing Arts

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…

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Easter Holiday Camp with Sports Coaching North West

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…

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Gymnastics Easter Camp with Gymfinity Gymnastics

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…

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Easter Holiday Art Club with ArtShed

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:…

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Easter Tennis Camp at Handforth Hall TC with Tennis Tykes

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…

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The Greatest Showman Dance Camp – SMB Dance

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…

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Broadleaf Forest Adventures CIC Easter Holiday Club

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…

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Tegg’s Nose Country Park Easter Activities

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…

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Hare Hill Easter Events

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. Hop like a hare or…

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Lyme Park – Half Term Activities

Nature Scavenger Hunt Pick up a pencil pack for £1 from a shop or the Ticket Office and challenge each other to spot different wildlife and colours across the estate….

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Macclesfield Library Half Term Activities

  Macclesfield Library, 2 Jordangate Macclesfield SK10 1EE T: 01625 374000    

Family Activities this Half Term at The Whitworth, Manchester

Join us during the February half-term for free drop-in activities from Afrocats’ vibrant celebration of colour, music, storytelling, and dance workshops to a Birthday Play Party as we mark 10…

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Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Experiment Put your own senses to the test in the free interactive gallery Experiment. Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You Opening 14 February, be among the first to explore a…

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Half Term Activities and Events East Cheshire

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…

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Biddulph Grange Garden Half Term Activities

Biddulph Grange Garden is home to many animals from garden birds, beautiful koi carp, hopping frogs and even seahorses! Celebrate the garden’s wild side by taking part in animal based…

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Dunham Massey Half Term Activities

February Half Term at Dunham Massey As late winter gives way to early spring, the gardens sing with colour. Take a walk in the Winter Garden and spot blooms in…

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Tatton Park Half Term Activities

Fairytale Scarecrow Festival Visit the Gardens and Farm during February half term and spot your favourite fairytale characters! Saturday 15 February – Sunday 2 March 2025 Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16…

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Jodrell Bank Half Term Activities

This February, join us for a great day out with family and friends. A trip to Jodrell brings together science, heritage, learning and adventure like nowhere else. STAR HUNTER TRAIL…

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Quarry Bank Half Term Activities

This February half term there are lots of activities and fun to be had, come rain or shine. Explore the gardens as they begin to transition from winter to spring,…

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Places to see Santa 🎅

CLICK HERE FOR OUR LISTINGS OF WHERE TO SEE SANTA IN CHESHIRE THIS CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas Events 🎁🎄🎅

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…

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Walking With The Snowman – The Snowman Art Trail, Media City

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…

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Wincle’s Victorian Christmas Market

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…

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Christmas Lights Switch On Knutsford

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,…

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The Lanterns at Chester Zoo

When? Selected dates from 15th November – 1 January 2025 Where? Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 4BW What?  Perfect family Christmas event in Cheshire – the zoo is transformed into a spectacular…

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Manchester Christmas Markets

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…

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Macclesfield 2018 Christmas Light Switch On 

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…

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Santa Specials at East Lancashire Railway

When? Various dates from 23rd November 2024 Where? The East Lancashire Railway is located in the heart of Bury What? Kick start your Christmas celebrations with a steam train ride…

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Churnet Valley Railway The Polar Express

When? Selected dates November and December 2024 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,…

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