The Troll Run
Glebe FarmThe Troll Run has been designed to be fun for all taking part, whether you run the entire course or walk as long as you have fun that is all...
The Troll Run has been designed to be fun for all taking part, whether you run the entire course or walk as long as you have fun that is all...
Mini First Aid’s AWARD WINNING, informal Baby & Child first aid session, is designed especially for parents, expectant parents, carers and grandparents. In just two hours, we cover all the...
The annual Transport Festival various different types of vehicles and incorporates the Sandbach Music Festival, is ever expanding with a new added feature over the last couple of years of...
Join us for a fun morning of storytelling & music as Open The Door bring this wonderful story The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson to life. A relaxed interactive event...
Easter holiday programme running every day until 24th April 2019
Kids Easter Fit Camp Superheroes Workout. 7-14 years April 15-April 18 2019 9 am-midday Register your interest through the Poynton Fitness Facebook page. First come, first served!
2 weeks of great fun and football games in Macclesfield Ages 4-12
15th-18th April 2019 9.30-3pm Knutsford Leisure Centre, Westfield Dr, Knutsford WA16 0BL T: 07976 357250
Bookings are now being taken for our workshops on Monday 15th April 2019 at Macclesfield Library 10-12pm and Mother Nature Sanctuary 1-3pm. £15 includes an hour Relax Kids class followed...
Grab a hunt from the cafe (50p) and get hunting for dinosaurs hiding in eggs around the park. Collect them all and you can show your sheet at the cafe...
Easter hats, feathered chicks and spring baskets with a treat.
Specially decorated trains will be running through scenic Staffordshire countryside this Easter. Once on board you can enjoy a range of themed treats as you discover a tea party that...
We’ll be hunting out signs of spring and learning all about life in the stream. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £7.50 per child per session.
Free and drop in, For ages 5 and over.
Fun Packed Day Full of Gymnastics and Trampolining. Tuesday 16th April 2019 10am-3pm £23 Alderley Edge School For Girls Call Millie on 07794 722576 or email her at millie@justgymnastics.co.uk for...
We’ll be making Easter bonnets, hunting for eggs and getting very messy with the Easter bunny! Tuesday 16th April 2019 1045-1145
Prepare for magical stories, accounts of heroic skill and bravery and have a go at some hands on activities inspired by these sagas. Recommended for children aged 7-11 years old....
Mini First Aid’s AWARD WINNING, informal Baby & Child first aid session, is designed especially for parents, expectant parents, carers and grandparents. In just two hours, we cover all the...
To celebrate Easter 2019 at Aldeli, we are hosting 2 Easter craft events. Wednesday 17th will be Easter Bonnet making & chocolate egg decorating. Saturday 20th will be cupcake decorating...
Come and join The Mini Makery for a hands on workshop. Expect sensory games, drinkable potions made from natural pressed juices, and fresh fruits and veggies to create your own...
Learn all about nature in springtime. Solve the eggs-quiz-ite scrambled eggs challenge, make your very own bird's nest and collect Easter eggs, to take home, on the ‘Signs of Spring...
Tatton Park's postman has got himself into a muddle! Can you help him deliver his mixed up letters to all the fairytale characters living in our Gardens? Recommended for children...
Come along to Tatton Old Hall to meet our brave Viking explorers and experience life in their settlement through a range of exciting hands on activities. Recommended for children aged...
Come and join The Mini Makery for a hands on workshop -sculpt, craft and create with delicious, nutritious foods .Expect sensory games, drinkable potions made from natural pressed juices, and...
T: 07879 444195
Come along to join us making Easter themed crafts, £1 per craft, a drop in event, no need to book. Sandbach Library, The Commons, Sandbach CW11 1FJ T: 01270 375355
Wednesday 17th April 2019 5pm/7.30pm Thursday 18th April 2019 7.30pm Friday 19th April 2019 5pm/7.30pm Saturday 20th April 2019 2pm/5pm Sunday 21stApril 2019 2pm/5pm Monday 22nd April 2019 2pm Barlow Fold Farm, London Road...
GOALKEEPING Day course Ages 4-12
Tatton's mischevious teddy bears are playing hide and seek in the Gardens! Can you help us find them all so that they can join in our themed story and rhyme...
From Good Friday (19th April 2019) - Easter Monday (22nd April 2019) come and enjoy arts and crafts in the Lift View Marquee and take part in our children's Easter...
From Good Friday (19th April) - Easter Monday (22nd April) we will be inviting families to come and enjoy arts and crafts in the Lift View Marquee and take part in...
Our Easter Eggstravaganza is back for 2019 bringing you a whole lot of FREE family fun this Easter weekend! Come and enjoy arts and crafts in the Lift View Marquee...
Come and join us at Glebe Farm for Easter weekend, 10am-4pm daily. Meet our birds up close in our flying demos at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. We will also have...
There will be over 65 stalls in the Octagon Hall and on the Promenade, Children's entertainment, Hot and Cold food stalls, Ferret Racing & Roulette, Children's Rides* and the Miniature...
Not only do we have fabulous trails in the Mansion, Gardens, Farm and Parkland this Easter, we have lots of cracking entertainment going on in the Stableyard! Join us for magic...
Follow the springtime nature trail around the gardens at Quarry Bank to get your Easter chocolate treat.
Step back in time and discover the magical world of the vintage funfair. With rides from the 1930's to the 1960's and traditional games and music of a summer long...
The Market Café will be holding a breakfast with the Easter bunny event on 20th April 9am and 10am, £5 per child incl breakfast, drinks and gift .. ticket only!...
Springtime fun down on the farm!
Our bunnies will be lining the streets of Knutsford on 20th April. Find the bunnies, write down the letter and when you have all 9 unscramble the words and find...
Nearly new items many brands names under one roof at majorly reduced prices, and local baby and children's business showcasing their products, kids entertainment all under one roof. £1 entry...
The Harrington Arms Bosley, Macclesfield has a new play area which opens at midday on 29th April 2019. The first 10 children get both a free meal AND Easter egg!...
50+ local makers and traders bring handmade quality homeware, jewellery, kids gifts, books as well as fresh produce and sweet treats. Nixon's Farm Shop is great for families with play...
Our annual Duck Race is held each year on Easter Monday at 12:30pm. The event hosts a variety of stalls and rides in Lymm Village Centre all raising money for...
Easter family fun day includes market stalls, funfair, donkey rides, egg hunt, easter train ride. food and drink and Peter Rabbit meet and greet.
FREE ENTRY - come and meet our special guests Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Captain America & PJ Masks plus more! Childrens Entertainment, face painting and inflatables.
Is your child 3 and born between February 2016 and April 2016? Come along to our Gruffalo Trail session at Oakenclough Children’s Centre! The session is an opportunity to join...
Explore how useful ivy is for birds by making ivy decorated bird feeders. £1 per child. Normal admission charges apply. NT members free. Meet at the marquee in the garden....
Model making fun. Free event, suitable for ages 2-12. No need to book.
Mini First Aid’s AWARD WINNING, informal Baby & Child first aid session, is designed especially for parents, expectant parents, carers and grandparents. In just two hours, we cover all the...
Come and join us at Pavillion Gardens in Buxton. Bring along a picnic and join in some fun Easter games. Bubbles, parachute and songs. There will be an Easter egg...
Experience one of the finest Bluebell Walks in the North West! A magical place for all the family - stroll through the shimmering bluebell carpets covering the ground of the...
Every month in Spring you can have a go at a wild outdoor activity at Quarry Bank. From pond-dipping to wild art, there's always a new adventure to enjoy. No...
Join me for my next organic beauty workshop. Learn about what organic ingredients you can easily buy from the high street/supermarket to make your own 100% natural products at home,...
A family walk starting from Rainow primary school and heading up to White Nancy with a series of riddles to answer lining the way and prizes to be won! Afterwards everyone...
We are holding this stay and play open morning in our nursery aid of Space4Autism.Come along to take a sneaky peek at our beautiful nursery in lovely countryside surroundings. T:...
Mini First Aid’s AWARD WINNING, informal Baby & Child first aid session, is designed especially for parents, expectant parents, carers and grandparents. In just two hours, we cover all the...
Over 100 rides and attractions. Thursday and Friday 6pm-10pm Saturday and Sunday midday - 10pm Bank Holiday Monday midday-7pm
Starts at 2.15pm
Come along to our Mum & Baby Event at Shrigley Hall, hosted by Mumtobe.com and The Mum & Baby Directory. Shop your local Independent Mum & Baby Businesses from 11am...
Marc Makes Comics will be running another cartoon club from 11-12pm at Macclesfield Library. Prior to that from 9.30-10.30am, he will be downstairs handing out FREE copies of The Phoenix comic...
The May market coincides with our wonderful Bluebell Walk so a great opportunity to make a day of it! There will be over 70 indoor and outdoor stalls with artisan...
Celebrate with us Star Wars Day!!! Come to the library and create your special space ship. Free drop in event suitable for children aged 4 and over. Duplo available for...
9 Star Wars characters will be roaming the town centre throughout the day. Come along and have your photo taken with your favourite.
A wide selection of handmade crafts plus gifts from around the world in two large marquees, including speciality food stalls.
Come and meet the soldiers, officers, surgeon, musicians and women of the 33rd Regiment as they make up camp for the weekend at Lyme. Experience life in a Regency military...
FREE Face painting – Saturday 4th May FREE Traditional Punch and Judy Shows– Sunday 5th May FREE Circus Skills Workshop – Monday 6th May During your visit you can also...
A 21 stop art trail through both public places and studios/homes. Entry by showing official map available from the following places at a cost of £2. Bollington Library The Bridgend...
Relax with live music in the garden as tulips and bluebells spring to life. Dig out your picnic blanket, top up your glass and let the music carry you away!
Bring your own kite to show off your skills. Tick off one of your '50 Things to do Before you're 11 3/4' in our mass kite flying event. Colour in...
May Day celebrations - crowning of the May Queen, processions, sanding - where the pavements are decorated with patterns and pictures of coloured sand for the day - maypole dancing, funfair....
Enjoy the outdoors and get to know nature with a day filled with music, art, outdoor activities, good food and drink.
Discover Tree Climbing arose from the need for tree climbing experiences in the North of England. Co-director Neil was looking for somewhere to learn tree climbing but there was nowhere...
Come grab yourself a bargain with tables full of gently used baby and children goodies, while also visiting local baby & children businesses! Entrance is only £1 per person and...
2nd Market of the year, we will have a fabulous array of food and crafts, our regular stalls and some very new ones. At this market we have bridal flowers...
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for the best local artisan market around. We have a large range of independent makers, bakers and creators all looking to...
9am/10.20am/12.20am
Postapoems are scattered throughout Bollington throughout the Festival. How many will you find and name?
It’s the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements! Scarecrows showing the history and uses of the chemical elements will form scenes around Bollington.
Bollington is being filled with lots of different handcrafted creations including birds and flowers Keep an eye out for the bird-like children in the parade as well!
Free table tennis at the Leisure Centre throughout the Festival.
It’s been 150 years since the Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple railway opened. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 7:00pm Wednesday to Friday: 9:30 – 5:00pm Saturdays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
11th - 2-4pm/5-7pm/7.30-9.30pm 12th - 12-2pm/3-5pm For more details check out our review here.
100+ local performers kick off the festival with singing, dancing and loads more!
Bouncy castles, inflatables, under 5’s area (Soft Play, Ball Pool, Bouncy Castles), interactive play system and much more! BBQ and sweet stall Bungee Runs, Sumo Suits, Inflata-bull and Lights Out...
Can you ‘oink’ like a pig or ‘moo’ like a cow? Join us down on the farm for A Squash & A Squeeze’ as we bring this classic story by...
Kids Club Showings
Steam Festival on site at Anderton Boat Lift! 7 steam-powered traction engines (full sized and miniature); historic narrowboats; the Duke of Normandy tug; steam-powered car! FREE
A special visitor is bringing 35 special creepy and crawly animals!
The Treasure Hunt is aimed at 3 to 10 year olds with parents, grandparents or carers to assist as needed. Hunt for clues and answer questions to reveal the information...
This year’s railway themed Parade ends at the Leisure Centre where there will be entertainment and food on the football pitch. Parade starts outside The Poachers and finishes at the...
Check out the trains! Great for any little train fans 11th 12pm-5pm 12th 12pm-4pm
A number of walks around Bollington and surrounding areas which are suitable for all ages and abilities. For full details on the walks see the programme or pick up a...
Following on from the success of last year's event, Adlington Hall and Gardens are delighted to again present 'Going On A Bear Hunt at Adlington Hall'. New and improved this...
Expect 1000’s of bargains and amazing local businesses!
Our very own monthly market, showcasing local arts, crafts, foods and more…
Join Moorland Adventure, in a beautiful countryside setting, to try a number of exciting and varied activities. There will be many different things for you to experience during the day...
To coincide with the release of the new Disney live action movie Aladdin in May, we are inviting children to explore magical trails all across Arley Hall & Gardens.
To coincide with the release of the new Disney live action movie Aladdin in May, we are inviting children to explore magical trails all across Arley Hall & Gardens. Follow...
Join factory inspector Augustus Snout and his assistant Scuttle on an inspection of the mill. Have a go at different jobs throughout your journey and experience the dangers of working...
Join Percy the Park Keeper and his woodland friends on the first of four seasonal activity trails across the year. Based on the new book ‘One Springy Day’ by Nick...
Worship service with David Maidment of the Railway Children Charity including “One Way” puppet show.
Lads and dads cricket match, senior cricket against Congleton Football team. All day BBQ, slide, bouncy castle, facepainting arts and crafts stalls, bar. Congleton Cricket Club, The Blackmore Group Cricket...
Start by creating crafts at the arts station before hitting the dancefloor for a silent disco! Choose between kids’ pop or adults’ guilty pleasures. Root through the fancy dress and...
Check out the train-themed embroidery designed and stitched by local stitchers. 13th 7pm 14th, 17th & 18th 2pm-5pm
Free taster event held at the Arts Centre in the Main Room 9.15 am 45 minutes 01625 363073
Free taster event held at the Arts Centre in the Main Room 10.15am 30 minutes 01625 363073
From the directors of BLOG’s 2017 production of Hairspray. Time: 7.30pm, matinee on the 18th only at 2pm Ticket Prices: £12, £10 concessions (restrictions apply)
Session include creative, exploratory activities in the mornings. Lunch is around the campfire and which includes hot chocolate and a campfire snack. Afterwards there is a tool use session. Fridays...
Mini First Aid’s AWARD WINNING, informal Baby & Child first aid session, is designed especially for parents, expectant parents, carers and grandparents. In just two hours, we cover all the...
Rehearse and sing simple songs documenting the railway arriving in Bollington. Sing your heart out, enjoy the refreshments then take part ion a brief performance for friends and family! Tickets...
Free entry, £1 per child for all day bouncy castle play, Deluxe Afternoon Tea includes a free glass of fizz (non alcoholic also available) sandwiches, scones, and selection of cakes!...
Wilmslow Artisan Market bringing the exquisite, the different, the award winning, the curious, the delicious, the tempting, the wonder to Wilmslow. 3rd Saturday every month.
All ages welcome. Tickets Adult £8 Children £5
Join us for our first Craft Fair of the year - a weekend of family fun on the farm!
Something for everyone. Arena entertainment will include Equestrienne Horse Stunt Team Wild West Show, birds of prey flying displays, terrier racing, children’s entertainer Mario Magic, the goat show including bottle...
Join Peter, Wendy, Nana and all of their friends as they head off to Neverland for a swashbuckling adventure this May. The Pantomime is included in your Admission price but...
A Fun Free Day Out celebrating 25 years of Blakemere Village. This will be a fun, interactive family day out with lots of free activities!
Come and join us for our Circus Family Day! If you are interested in either hiring a stall or attending the event please get in touch ASAP as numbers are...
Preparations for Astbury May Day are now underway and more information will follow but for now just get the date in your diary!
There's loads happening including...Congleton Fire Station will be joining us with some Fire Engines; Congleton Young Farmers will be bringing a (plastic) Cow for the kids to practice milking; Sibelco Group will...
Magicians Morgan & West present an amazing show suitable for the whole family, full of magic and fun. Tickets £7.50
Join David on a musical journey – bears live in the cupboard under the stairs and trips to the moon happen regularly. For young children 3+ and their families Tickets...
Lots of different classes for our canine friends try out as well as the return of the popular ‘Pimp My Dog’.
All of the campus will be open and you’ll find an exciting range of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 10 AM –...
The Reaseheath Family Festival is back! Enjoy a fantastic day out at our annual Family Festival which has been held at the college for almost 40 years! All of the...
We are delighted that Bubble Rush is returning for it's 5th year at our brand new venue at Blakemere Village, Sandiway. Sponsored by Cliff Dickenson & Son for the 3rd...
Explore the gardens and enjoy delicious home-made refreshments in our Tea Room. There will also be a selection of Henbury produce for sale including preserves. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO UNEVEN...
Crafts and woodland activities with the forest school. Tickets £8
For ages 7 to 13. Tickets £10 per child
Dress in your brightest colours and join us for a celebration of everyone's favourite patchwork elephant! Stories, games, crafts and songs. Please book in advance - £1
Crafts and woodland activities for toddlers. Ticket cost includes activities, drink and snack. Children must be accompanied. Tickets £8
GERONIMO IS THE ULTIMATE FAMILY DAY OUT TO BE ENJOYED BY PARENTS, CHILDREN AND GRANDPARENTS. 2019 WILL SEE FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO UNDER 2'S, CARERS, AND SENIOR CITIZENS. WE LOOK...
A caterpillar has been munching its way through our Walled Kitchen Gardens! Collect your trail sheet from the garden entrance and find out what it's been eating. Once you've finished,...
Singers from junior schools in Bollington, Rainow, Adlington & Pott Shrigley perform together in the Big Tent.
Screening of the classic children’s movie. Introductory talk about the connection of its filming locally. Tickets £5
Lego City needs your little firefighters to save the day. The event will feature exclusive building activities, heroic character experiences, interactive photo opportunities and more. Meet a Lego firefighter, watch...
The ultimate battle of the Pirates and Mermaids. Find the hidden treasure and claim your special pirate or mermaid reward. Meet the mermaids, tie ship mate knots, learn how to speak...
Kids go for free (with a paying adult) this half term (rounds of golf started before 10am) Offer runs Monday to Friday until May 31 2019, excluding the bank holiday....
Argh me hearties, come and join us for a Saturday morning Family Story-time and share some pirate stories and rhymes. Suitable for families with young children. Feel free to come...
Our Science Showdown show will introduce you to some famous inventors who didn’t get it right the first time but tried again and found success. Be a volunteer in our...
Experience science brought to life at Tatton Park this May half term. Including trails in the Garden and Mansion and talks and demos at the Farm, our programme is fun...
Follow the adventures of Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger this summer at Hare Hill. 111 years ago, twin brothers Charles and Patrick Brocklehurst might have re-enacted the tales as they...
Follow the adventures of Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger this summer at Hare Hill. An interactive, Wind in the Willows trail featuring original images by E.H. Shepard. £1 per trail....
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, join us at Jodrell Bank to get involved with our fun and interactive activities all about the science of rockets....
Keelings Vintage Fun Fair is back in town for the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend at Brookside Garden Centre. Take your family on an adventure back in time to discover the...
Family festival and fun day with outdoor stage, live music, children’s activities, stalls, refreshments, hot food and much more. Enjoy the Bank Holiday at this traditional village festival with a...