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What's on for families in September 2010?
Events for families and children in the North West in September including apple festivals and bat walks. Listings for guidance only: always check before you go.
Children's films & family films are listed at the end

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Until 4th September Hairspray
Liverpool Empire, Liverpool
0870 606 3536
liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk
www.getlive.co.uk
4th - 5th  September The Magic of Meccano Exhibition
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow
11.00 - 4.00
01625 527468
quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
4th - 5th  September Pennies and Pottage
Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
Step back in time with the Tudor & Stuart Living History Society and find out what life was like for the poor in the 16th century.
01260 272018

littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11th  September Heritage Open Day
Chirk Castle
Free entry to castle and garden.
12.00 - 4.00
01691 777701
chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11th  September Heritage Open Day
Erdigg, Wrexham
Free entry.
11.00 - 4.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11th - 12th  September Heritage Open Days
Stretton Mill near Farndon
Free admission.
1.00 - 5.00
01606 271640
www.strettonwatermill.org.uk
12th  September Heritage Open Day
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley
Free entry.
1.00 - 5.00

01282 771004
gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
12th  September Heritage Open Day
Halton Castle and Norton Priory.
Free entry.
A free shuttle bus will run between the Castle and Museum. Part of Heritage Open Days.

1.00 - 4.00
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org
12th  September Countryside Day
Caldy Valley, Chester
The meadow by the car park will be crowded for this special event with adults and children trying out different activities and learning new skills. There will be something for all the family; a main display, refreshments, stalls and games.
1.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
18th  September 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
19th  September Sunday Canal Craft Demonstrations
The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port
0151 355 5017
info@boatmuseum.freeserve.co.uk
www.boatmuseum.org.uk
19th  September Grow & Show
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Popular horticultural show including a section just for kids! Contact us for an entry form.
2.00 - 4.00
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org
25th - 26th September Harvest Festival at the Farm
Tatton Park
Steam engine, have a go at scarecrow making, spinning or duck racing and make your own corn doll.
12.00 - 5.00

01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
25th - 26th September Victorian Harvest Weekend
Stretton Mill near Farndon
Period music , apple pressing and butter making, displays of traditional harvest tools. Make your own straw dolly, traditional harvest fayre and old fashioned games. The events and activities are free this weekend with a nominal charge for those wanting a guided tour of the working mill.
12.00 - 5.00
01606 271640
www.strettonwatermill.org.uk
26th September Den Building
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port
Could you build yourself a shelter in the woods? Come and have a go with the Rangers. Book ahead.
0151 357 1991
   
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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