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| Until 1st August |
Dunham 1910
Dunham Massey Edwardian family fun with a brass band, Punch & Judy, circus skills and croquet. 0161 9411025 dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Until 29th August |
Summer Activities at the Farm Tatton Park Donkey Grooming, make a scarecrow, farmyard collage, paint a picture and fun quiz. Meet newly born chicks and ducklings. Farm closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. 12.00 - 5.00 01625 534400 tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| Until 30th August |
Pattern-making activities in the Mill Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Family fun activity for the summer holidays. No booking needed. 12.00 - 4.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 1st August |
Family Fun Day at Chester Races The Roodee, Chester Afternoon of horseracing plus stilt walkers, face painters, bouncy castles, donkey rides, climbing wall, Mr Alexander's Travelling Show, ball pond, bungee run, pirate assault course, jazz bands etc. 01244 304600 enquiries@chester-races.com www.chester-races.co.uk |
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| 1st August |
Whatever the Weather Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn Find out how Norton Priory copes in all weathers and help us protect the Priory for the Future! With fun activities for all ages! Free admission to the site (some activities are chargeable). 1.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 1st - 5th August |
Summer Holiday Family Fun Days Erdigg, Wrexham Lots of family fun activities. 11.00 - 5.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 2nd August |
Family Bat Night
Dunham Massey Batty games, quizzes and fun, then a walk in the Park to seek our nocturnal residents. For children 7+ and adults. Booking essential. 0161 9411025 dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 2nd August |
Wild Child
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Birds of Prey Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Exciting display of birds of prey. 12.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 2nd - 3rd August |
Summer Fun! – Buzzin’ like a Bee! Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn Have a bee-rilliant time with fun family activities. 1.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 2nd - 6th August |
Super Soap Factory Catalyst, Widnes Fun science workshop for children. 0151 420 1121 info@catayst.org.uk www.catalyst.org.uk |
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| 2nd - 27th August |
Boredom Busters Dunham Massey Fun family activities for the Summer school holidays. 0161 9411025 dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 2nd - 27th August |
Holiday Fun!
Lyme Park, Stockport Fun activities every day of the school holidays. 01663 762023/766492 lymepark@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 3rd August |
Minibeast Hunt
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow For children aged 5-11 Booking essential by calling 01625 445845 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 3rd - 4th August |
Children's Summer Activities Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Crafts in the Education Room, archaeological sandpit, boules and Gnome Hunt. 11.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 4th August |
Have a
go at Handspinning and Weaving
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow For all ages. No booking needed. 12.00 - 4.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 4th August |
Postman Pat Opera House, Manchester www.manchestertheatres.com/operahouse.htm |
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| 4th August |
Goldilocks & The Three Bears Pavilion Theatre Rhyl 0870 330 000 www.rhylpavilion.co.uk |
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| 4th August |
Fun for all
the family Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port. A great day out for all the family bring a picnic and join in the fun and games! 0151 357 1991 |
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| 4th August |
National
Play Day Marbury Country Park See the Marbury hive and see the bees in action. Including instruction on Bee keeping by the experts. Suitable for all ages. 12.00 - 4.00 01606 77741 |
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| 4th - 5th August |
Fabulous Felt The Salt Museum, Northwich Drop in children's session. £1.30. 10.00 - 4.00 01606 41331 www.saltmuseum.org.uk |
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| 5th August |
Spinning a Yarn
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Interactive stories. No booking needed. 12.00 - 3.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 7th - 8th August |
Victorian Weekend
Erdigg, Wrexham Ride on a penny farthing, take a ride in the steam car. Brass band, magic show, punch & judy, fancy dress parade. Craft stalls, demonstrations and live music. 11.00 - 5.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 7th - 8th August |
Peppa Pig's Party Venue Cymru, Llandudno 01492 879771 info@venuecymru.co.uk www.venuecymru.co.uk |
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| 7th - 12th August |
Summer Holiday Family Fun Days Erdigg, Wrexham Lots of family fun activities. 11.00 - 4.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 7th - 15th August |
Day Out with Thomas Llangollen Thomas themed fun and steam train ride. 01978 860979 llangollen.railway@btinternet.com http://llangollen-railway.co.uk |
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| 8th August |
Fun Dog Show at the Farm Tatton Park 10 novelty classes including Saddest eyes, Waggiest tail and Scruffiest Dog, plus a fun agility course. 'Show Champion' trophy to be won and rosettes to 6th place 12.00 - 5.00 01625 534400 tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 8th August |
VW North West Car Show
Tatton Park The largest gathering of Volkswagen, both air and water cooled, in the North of England. Specialist trade stands, autojumble, concourse with massive car club displays and cars for sale. Children's rides and much more. Great family day out. 12.00 - 5.00 01625 534400 tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 8th August |
Boat race
and scavenger hunt Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port. Come along with the kids and have a fun filled afternoon finding things and then racing boats down the brook. Booking essential. 0151 357 1991 tim.lloyd@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk |
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| 9th August |
Wild Child
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Birds of Prey Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Exciting display of birds of prey. 12.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 9th - 10th August |
Summer Fun whatever the weather - Mosaic
Mania Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn Be inspired by the mosaic trail at the Walled Garden and make your own piece of mosaic art. 1.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 9th - 13th August |
Super Cool Science Show Catalyst, Widnes Fun science workshop for children. 0151 420 1121 info@catayst.org.uk www.catalyst.org.uk |
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| 10th August |
Pond
dipping in the Mill Pond
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow For ages aged 5-11. Booking essential 01625 445845 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 10th August |
Bat Walk
Lyme Park, Stockport Booking essential 01663 762023 01663 762023/766492 lymepark@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 10th August |
FoAM's
Holiday Pond Dipping Session Marbury Country Park. A wonderful opportunity to try out the Pond Dipping Stage at Marbury Country Park. Booking essential. 01606 77741 |
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| 10th - 11th August |
Children's Summer Activities Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Crafts in the Education Room, archaeological sandpit, boules and Gnome Hunt. 11.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 10th - 11th August |
Beside the Seaside The Salt Museum, Northwich The seaside comes to Northwich! Join us for seaside entertainment, the coconut shy, laughing sailor and more. Make your own Punch and Judy finger puppets too. Bring a picnic and enjoy the day! 10.00 - 4.00 01606 41331 www.saltmuseum.org.uk |
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| 11th August |
Have
a go at Handspinning and Weaving
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow For all ages. No booking needed. 12.00 - 4.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 12th August |
Spinning a Yarn
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Interactive stories. No booking needed. 12.00 - 3.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 12th August |
Family Thursdays
Chirk Castle Family fun with costumes and armour. Stocks and sponges and lots of hands on activities. 12.00 - 4.00 01691 777701 chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 14th August |
Pig Crosby Civic Hall 0151 928 1919 enquiries@seftonarts.co.uk www.seftonarts.co.uk |
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| 14th - 15th August |
Eastam Ferry Family Fun Day Eastham, Wirral Family fun day, donkeys, fire engine, police, stalls, raffle, rides, etc 12 to 6. 07904 307 925 easthamferry@aol.com |
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| 14th - 19th August |
Summer Holiday Family Fun Days Erdigg, Wrexham Lots of family fun activities. 11.00 - 4.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 15th August |
Mad Hatters Tea Party Erdigg, Wrexham 11.00 - 5.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 15th August |
Sunday Canal Craft Demonstrations The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port 0151 355 5017 info@boatmuseum.freeserve.co.uk www.boatmuseum.org.uk |
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| 16th August |
Washday at the Apprentice House Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Help the Apprentice House skivvies with their washday chores. No booking needed. 12.00 - 3.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 16th August |
Wild Child
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Birds of Prey Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Exciting display of birds of prey. 12.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 16th August |
Danger Mouse Venue Cymru, Llandudno 01492 879771 info@venuecymru.co.uk www.venuecymru.co.uk |
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| 16th August |
Get Batty!
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn Discover the creatures that only come out a night on this Ranger led walk exploring the woods at dusk. Including craft activity for children. £2.50 per child (under 5s free) 7.30 - 9.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 16th - 17th August |
Summer Fun! – Creatures of the
Night! Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn Family fun. 1.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 16th - 20th August |
Bubble Trouble Catalyst, Widnes Fun science workshop for children. 0151 420 1121 info@catayst.org.uk www.catalyst.org.uk |
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| 17th August |
Exploring Victorian Styal
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Suitable for children aged 5-11. Booking essential 01625 445845. 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 17th August |
Woodland Weaving
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Suitable for children aged 5-11. Booking essential 01625 445845. 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 17th - 18th August |
Children's Summer Activities Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Crafts in the Education Room, archaeological sandpit, boules and Gnome Hunt. 11.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 17th - 4th September |
Hairspray Liverpool Empire, Liverpool 0870 606 3536 liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk www.getlive.co.uk |
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| 18th August |
Have
a go at Handspinning and Weaving
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow For all ages. No booking needed. 12.00 - 4.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 18th - 19th August |
The Curious World of Professor Mace The Salt Museum, Northwich Drop in children's session. £1.30. 10.00 - 4.00 01606 41331 www.saltmuseum.org.uk |
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| 19th August |
Spinning a Yarn
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Interactive stories. No booking needed. 12.00 - 3.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 19th August |
Family Thursdays
Chirk Castle Family fun with costumes and armour. Stocks and sponges and lots of hands on activities. 12.00 - 4.00 01691 777701 chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 20th - 22nd August |
Just So Festival Nr Rudyard Lake The Just So Festival is a boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity aimed at children, young people and their families. The festival will provide a magical experience where art, music and literature are embedded and entwined in a beautiful and wondrous landscape. We will provide a broad range of musical, theatrical, visual and aural performances, workshops and installations within a safe, natural and magical setting. Every clearing and glade will hold a new way to unleash creativity. Families will discover and delight in the spectacular within the woodland environment during this spectacular weekend event. Just So Festival is a not-for-profit organisation. www.justsofestival.org.uk |
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| 21st August |
Wheels in
the Woods Northwich Woodlands A family cycle ride around the Northwich Woodlands following especially designated cycle tracks. Please wear a cycling helmet to come on this ride. Suitable for age 7 and over. 1.30pm, Marbury Country Park 01606 77741 |
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| 21st - 22nd August |
The 23rd Tatton Park Vintage, Classic &
Sports Car Show with Giant Auto-Jumble
Tatton Park Over 2000 Vintage and Classic cars. Children's rides and refreshments. 10.00 - 4.00 01625 534400 tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 21st - 26th August |
Summer Holiday Family Fun Days Erdigg, Wrexham Lots of family fun activities. 11.00 - 4.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 23rd August |
Wild Child
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Birds of Prey Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Exciting display of birds of prey. 12.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 23rd - 24th August |
Summer Fun! – Little Monsters!
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn Bring your little monsters along for a wild afternoon of den building and monster madness! 1.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 23rd - 27th August |
Fizzing Bath Bombs Catalyst, Widnes Fun science workshop for children. 0151 420 1121 info@catayst.org.uk www.catalyst.org.uk |
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| 24th August |
Scarecrow Day
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Make your own mini scarecrow to take home. Booking essential 01625 445845 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 24th August |
The Wizard of Oz Pavilion Theatre Rhyl 0870 330 000 www.rhylpavilion.co.uk |
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| 24th August |
FoAM's
Holiday Bug Hunt Marbury Country Park Booking essential. 01565 722938 |
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| 24th August |
Meadows
Picnic Chester Meadows Picnic on the Chester meadows by the river with games for the children. 0151 357 1991 |
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| 24th -25th August |
Children's Summer Activities Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk Crafts in the Education Room, archaeological sandpit, boules and Gnome Hunt. 11.00- 4.00 01704 821254 ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 25th August |
Have
a go at Handspinning and Weaving
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow For all ages. No booking needed. 12.00 - 4.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 25th - 26th August |
Perky Penguins The Salt Museum, Northwich Drop in children's session. £1.30. 10.00 - 4.00 01606 41331 www.saltmuseum.org.uk |
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| 26th August |
Spinning a Yarn
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Interactive stories. No booking needed. 12.00 - 3.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 26th August |
Family Thursdays
Chirk Castle Family fun with costumes and armour. Stocks and sponges and lots of hands on activities. 12.00 - 4.00 01691 777701 chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 29th August |
Quarry Bank Quackfest Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow Duck themed activities including duck races on the River Bollin accompanied by a BBQ. 12.00 - 4.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 29th August |
Postman Pat
- a Very Royal Mission Venue Cymru, Llandudno 01492 879771 info@venuecymru.co.uk www.venuecymru.co.uk |
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| 29th - 30th August |
The Enchanted Garden Erdigg, Wrexham Make your own magic wands, head dresses, fairy wings, fairy jewellery and bath bombs. Face painting included in the workshop price of £3 per child. Live Owls to see along with Hagrid from Harry Potter, story telling and live music in the garden. 11.00 - 5.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 30th August |
Vintage and Veteran Car Display
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow 10.30 - 4.30 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 30th August |
Bank Holiday fun for families - Sensory
Splendour Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn 1.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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Family films - Not all films are on everyday so check with cinema for availability and times: |
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Kidsguide tipSome cinemas such offer very cheap deals for kids' films on weekend mornings. Some even let adults go free. Usually the film is one that has left the main screens so this is also a good way to catch up on any film you missed. |
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