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Events for families and children in the North West in July including summer holiday activities. Listings for guidance only: always check before you go.
Children's films & family films are listed at the end  

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To make planning for the school holidays easier, look at Kidsguide's local school holiday planners including childcare, holiday courses and children's events in your area.
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Until 3rd July George's Marvellous Medicine
Opera House, Manchester
www.manchestertheatres.com/operahouse.htm
Until 17th July Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Liverpool Empire, Liverpool
0870 606 3536
liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk
www.getlive.co.uk
1st - 10th July Wrexham Science Festival inc. Scientriffic
Wrexham
Programme of science and technology talks and demonstrations, films and exhibitions.
Features hands-on science extravaganza, Scientriffic on Saturday 3rd July - full of interactive demonstrations, action-packed shows, and experiments galore. All designed to show you just how fun science can be.
www.wrexhamsf.com
3rd - 4th July Stars & Strips Classic American Car Show
Tatton Park
Huge Fins 'n' Chrome cars from the 1950's & 1960's. Corvettes, Mustangs, Cadillacs, Hot Rods, Custom Cars and more, plus the famous American Cars. Trade stalls selling American related items, general trade stands, live music, line dancing, refreshments. A great day out for all the family!
10.00 - 4.00
01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
4th July Illyria Open Air Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
Tatton Park
Booking essential
01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
4th July Sink or Swim
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port.
Come along and have a go at making your own mini raft and testing it out on the pond. Keep your model safe ready for the boat race in the summer holidays!
0151 357 1991
4th July Lymm Festival
Lymm
Mixture of events including music of all kinds, dance, drama, spoken word, comedy, visual arts and crafts and special events.
info@lymmfestival.org.uk
www.lymmfestival.org.uk
10th July Habergham Festival
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley
Garden party with cheerleaders, cake stalls, bouncy castle and craft stalls.
10.30 - 4.00

01282 771004
gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10th - 11th July Children's Festival
Erdigg, Wrexham

Magic show, fun fair rides, face painting, have a go archery and do it yourself pottery, art workshops and teddy bear trail. Learn to use willow and make willow things. Plus meet the chickens and ducks.
11.00 - 5.00

01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11th July Northern BMW Festival
Tatton Park
01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
13th - 31st July Hairspray
Opera House, Manchester
www.manchestertheatres.com/operahouse.htm
17th - 18th July Rare Breeds Weekend at the Farm
Tatton Park
Come along and meet Gertie the Gloucester Old Spot and all her piggy friends.
01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
17th - 18th July Peppa Pig's Party
Southport Theatre
01704 540545
www.southporttheatre.org.uk
17th - 18th July Tudor Festival
Stretton Mill near Farndon
Free admission and lots of Tudor themed activities.
12.00 - 5.00
01606 271640
www.strettonwatermill.org.uk
17th - 18th July Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
Cholmondeley Castle
A weekend-long celebration of the very best in historic sports and racing cars, historic motorcycles, classic boats and powerboats and helicopters. Children's entertainment.
01892 870679
www.cpop.co.uk
www.cholmondeleycastle.com
18th July Sunday Canal Craft Demonstrations
The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port
0151 355 5017
info@boatmuseum.freeserve.co.uk
www.boatmuseum.org.uk
19th - 22nd July 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
20th July 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
21st - 22nd July Ancient Games
The Salt Museum, Northwich
Drop in family games session. £1.30.
10.00 - 4.00
01606 41331
www.saltmuseum.org.uk
23rd - 25th July Welsh National Horse Carriage Trails
Erdigg, Wrexham
9.00 - 5.00

01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
23rd - 29th July Archaeology Week
Dunham Massey
Exciting excavations for you to take part in.
0161 9411025
dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
24th July Noddy in Toyland
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl

0870 330 000
www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
24th - 29th July 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
25th July

Postman Pat - A Very Royal Mission
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Dance workshops and performances for all ages.
0151 666 0000

www.floralpavilion.com

25th July Port Sunlight Village Festival
Port Sunlight
Large popular free entry event, with a full day of entertainment and family activities throughout the village
www.portsunlightvillage.com
26th -27th  July Summer Fun - Drawing the Past
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Archaeological family fun.
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org
26th -30th  July Plastic Fantasic
Catalyst, Widnes
Fun science workshop for children.
0151 420 1121
info@catayst.org.uk
www.catalyst.org.uk
27th July - 29th August Den Building - Summer Holidays
Chirk Castle
Build your own den at Chirk Castle. Materials provided.
10.00 - 5.00
01691 777701
chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
27th July - 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
28th July Paper Makers
Lyme Park, Stockport
Hands on workshop for children.
Booking essential 01663 762023
01663 762023/766492
lymepark@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
28th July Roman Soldier Day
The Salt Museum, Northwich
Drop in children's session. £1.30.
10.00 - 4.00
01606 41331
www.saltmuseum.org.uk
29th July Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Chirk Castle
Follow the White Rabbit's children's trail. Children's entertainer. Enjoy a game of croquet or have fun with the giant sized games in the garden. Sample the Queen of Hearts jam tarts and pink lemonade. Prizes for best dressed Wonderland character.
12.00 - 4.00
01691 777701
chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
29th July Roman Salt Making Day
The Salt Museum, Northwich
Drop in children's session. £1.30.
10.00 - 4.00
01606 41331
www.saltmuseum.org.uk
30th July Sensory Awareness Days
Chester Zoo
Themed activities for visitors who can enjoy garden walks and activities with a British Sign Language interpreter and a visual describer. Book ahead.
whatson@chesterzoo.org
www.chesterzoo.org
31st July - 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
31st July - 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
   

Family films - Not all films are on everyday so check with cinema for availability and times:

Local cinemas  
   
Kidsguide tip
Some 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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