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Events for families and children in the North West in August including summer holiday activities. Listings for guidance only: always check before you go.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2nd August Wild Child - 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
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
2nd - 6th August Super Soap Factory
Catalyst, Widnes
Fun science workshop for children.
0151 420 1121
info@catayst.org.uk
www.catalyst.org.uk
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
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
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
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
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
4th August Postman Pat
Opera House, Manchester
www.manchestertheatres.com/operahouse.htm
4th August Goldilocks & The Three Bears
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl

0870 330 000
www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
7th - 8th August Peppa Pig's Party
Venue Cymru, Llandudno

01492 879771
info@venuecymru.co.uk
www.venuecymru.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
9th August Wild Child - 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
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
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
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
10th August Bat Walk
Lyme Park, Stockport
Booking essential 01663 762023
01663 762023/766492
lymepark@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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
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
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
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
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
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
14th August Pig
Crosby Civic Hall
0151 928 1919
enquiries@seftonarts.co.uk
www.seftonarts.co.uk
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
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
15th August Mad Hatters Tea Party
Erdigg, Wrexham
11.00 - 5.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
15th August Sunday Canal Craft Demonstrations
The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port
0151 355 5017
info@boatmuseum.freeserve.co.uk
www.boatmuseum.org.uk
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
16th August Wild Child - 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
16th August Danger Mouse
Venue Cymru, Llandudno

01492 879771
info@venuecymru.co.uk
www.venuecymru.co.uk
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
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
16th - 20th August Bubble Trouble
Catalyst, Widnes
Fun science workshop for children.
0151 420 1121
info@catayst.org.uk
www.catalyst.org.uk
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
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
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
17th - 4th September Hairspray
Liverpool Empire, Liverpool
0870 606 3536
liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk
www.getlive.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
23rd August Wild Child - 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
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
23rd - 27th August Fizzing Bath Bombs
Catalyst, Widnes
Fun science workshop for children.
0151 420 1121
info@catayst.org.uk
www.catalyst.org.uk
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
24th August The Wizard of Oz
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl

0870 330 000
www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
24th August FoAM's Holiday Bug Hunt
Marbury Country Park
Booking essential.
01565 722938
24th August Meadows Picnic
Chester Meadows
Picnic on the Chester meadows by the river with games for the children. 0151 357 1991
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
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
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
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
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
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
29th August Postman Pat - a Very Royal Mission
Venue Cymru, Llandudno

01492 879771
info@venuecymru.co.uk
www.venuecymru.co.uk
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
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
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
30th August August Bank Holiday
   

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