13 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Cheshire
Check out these things to do with the kids in Cheshire, whether it's seeing the planes at RAF Burtonwood, or letting off steam at Caldy Nature Park, I've got you covered, and best of all it's free!
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lots of collections exploring the history of Chester including during the Roman occupation.
Wheelchair accessible: Some of the exhibitions but not all.
a 12 hectare local nature park, enjoy strolling round the wildflower meadows and ancient hedgerows. There's a small rustic play area, and plenty of space to burn off energy.
A beautiful, calm place where you can explore the arboretum, and community orchard, play in the playground, and dine in the picnic area.
Walton Hall & Gardens
Warrington
The park is free to enter, including a children's zoo with alpacas, donkeys, rabbits, pigs, and more. You can also explore the idyllic parkland, play in the playground.
Free entry for walkers, and cyclists to the parkland, while there's a fee for those arriving by car. There's also a fee for exploring the farm, or mansion. You can explore trails, play in the adventure playground, and enjoy a picnic in beautiful surroundings.
Stroll through the trees following the Gruffalo spotters trail, there's 3 walking trails in total or 2 cycling trails, and a Zog Activity trail.
A beautiful Victorian park, with 45 acres of land. There's a playground, lakeside pavillion, outdoor gym, ornamental lake, boating, monuments, BMX track, and a skate park.
Built on the former site of RAF Burtonwood, once the largest airfield in Europe, learn all about the people who served the base with a huge collection of memorabilia. There's GI Gully's trail for kids, a cockpit experience, and much more.
Learn local history, with hands on activities including dressing up, lego, fossil hunting, a floor jigsaw challenge, and a free kids activity book.
Experience Cheshire's wild hill country with walks over heathland, meadows, and woodland. Check out the yellow carpet of mountain pansies in the meadows from May to August.
A vibrant community museum in a charming market town packed with historic buildings. You can learn some local history through fun activities including town trails, and downloadable comics about the town.
A great town to stroll round, admiring its architecture including 16th century timber buildings and Georgian merchant houses. Have a look inside the museum, play in the park, explore Biddulph Valley Way, watch boats go by on the Macclesfield Canal.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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