Events Around Cheshire

It’s not just the Tudors who lived at Little Moreton Hall. For the first time original staff accommodation will be opened to visitors and a set of rooms never seen before will be revealed. Find out more about the modern inhabitants of Little Moreton, thei. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival has teamed up with contemporary artist Gillian Hobson and Golden Square Shopping Centre to create a unique digital moving image work celebrating the town of Warrington.

Families dream big this summer and see where your imagination takes you with a trail every day and changing activities. From storytelling and dressing up, to creating a giant picnic for midnight animals...the Midnight Garden awaits. House & Garden ticket required. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for all ages.

Bring your noses to the hall this summer with different smell-themed activities. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Over 60 works of Art can be viewed at this exciting free exhibition covering diverse styles and mediums by Local Artists. Come along and browse and be amazed by the incredible works of Art our members can produce. You will also have the opportunity to vote for the work you think is the Best in Show.

Explore a medieval siege camp and cheer on the knights as they battle on the palisade wall on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August at Norton Priory Museum. Visit the living history tents across the priory ruins with knights, servants and villagers explaining what life was like 800 years ago.

Around 2,000 classic cars on show, 80+ ’First Class’ Car Club displays at the UK’s favourite classic car event, plus the usual 200+ autojumble, specialist and general trade stands. The collectors Car-Mart still attracts great cars for sale.

Folksy Theatre returns to Hare Hill this summer. Princess Sophie is fed up. She’s EXHAUSTED and it’s all because the grumpy old giant can’t sleep - his stomps and stamps keep everyone awake ALL night.

Visit Tatton’s gardens and you’ll be invited to join representatives from the Japanese Embassy in making a wish! Tanabata, or the Star Festival, traditionally is held on the evening of 7 July throughout Japan although it can be held anytime in July or August.

Lost Voices explores the experiences of women whose stories were not heard, and which are often lost to us today because of their age, status or means. Installations across Quarry Bank will bring their voices to life.

Nothing beats an invigorating run or jog around the beautiful surroundings of Lyme. Get fit this year in stunning surroundings, what more inspirational way to get active and feel healthy. This is a 5K trail run around Lyme. Ideal for people who are wanting to prepare for the Trust10 route at Lyme. Booking Not Needed.

This year join us for a sensory exploration of Tudor smells. Following on from last year’s sleep project we delve further into everyday health and wellbeing from a Tudor perspective.

In association with the Manchester Museum and their Egyptology specialists, an exciting exhibition about mummified animals is coming to Lyme. In the early 1800s, Thomas Legh travelled to unexplored areas of Egypt, taking part in digs and excavations along the way.

The Old Medicine House at Blackden is a Tudor, timber-framed building which was moved from Staffordshire in 1970 by Alan Garner and his wife Griselda.

Pack your bags for an adventure as we discover the incredible journeys made by the people of Quarry Bank. Based on newly written stories by Berlie Doherty with beautiful illustrations by Emma Baldwin.

The Cheshire Bazaar Capesthorne Hall, Congleton Road, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9JY ANTIQUES – ARTISAN – FOOD – VINTAGE – COLLECTIBLES – RETRO Come and join us for a splendid day out at Cheshire’s new outdoor fair, where you can sample delicious artisan foods and visit a spectacular range of

2 acre garden looking out to fields. Large lawn with herbaceous borders. Formal walkway with rose arches, topiary garden and orchard. Wild flower meadow - shaded area with tree ferns, hellebores and ferns. The grandest chicken shed outside Highgrove.

South Cheshire Moggies, the local branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club are hosting a Rally at Blakemere Village. Branch chairman Anthony Morrey is expecting an array of Morris Minors to assemble for an enjoyable day mixing the pleasure of classic cars and Blakemere Village attractions.

Join us for Lyme’s Trust10 10k trail run which will take place on the fourth Sunday of every month. (Some months are moved due to other events - please check dates) Route available here: https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/trust10-lyme/. Registration is at 8.

Head along the River Bollin to find out about the night time residents of Quarry Bank Estate, includes a tasty bat-shaped biscuit. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Dogs on leads welcome.

During the Industrial Revolution lots of workers migrated north in search of work. Journey along the canal with 9 year old Rebekah Steevens and her family as they travel to Quarry Bank.

Summer holiday hockey fun for children aged 6-15years. A great opportunity for children to develop core skills, play small sided games and make new friends. Goalkeepers especially welcome. Led by qualified coaches in a safe, child friendly environment.

Run run as fast as you can, and help Grandma to catch the Gingerbread Man on his escape from the kitchen. Family fun with crafts and trails and optional gingerbread man decorating (50p per biscuit). Sat Nav: WA7 1BD M56, Junction 11. Turn towards Warrington and follow the brown signs to Norton Priory.

The Dog Walking Social Group is a great opportunity for you and your four legged companion to make new friends! Taking a different route each month, it’s a wonderful chance to explore different areas of the park and find out more about the work going on throughout the estate. Meet outside Information Centre.

We’ve teamed up with Sarah Parker Fitness to offer a weekly outdoor postnatal fitness class for mums and babies involving a group walk with buggies, cardio, strength and flexibility exercises in the beautiful outdoors at Lyme.