Summer activities in and around Cheshire

Published on 25 July 2023 at 17:30

Things you can do this summer around Cheshire, Chester, Manchester & surrounding areas!

Jurassic Live at Bolesworth Castle

25th-30th July

Now is your chance to be a ranger for the prehistoric dinosaurs! You get the chance to get up close, feed and care for these amazing animals. From the herbivores to the carnivores you will see them all, with this amazing interactive dinosaur trail like never before! 

Right on our doorstep at Bolesworth Castle, not only is there these amazing dinosaurs to meet there is also inflatables, mini jeeps, an amazing food truck & some benches to enjoy a little rest at. Don't forget to take in the stunning surroundings of Bolesworth whilst your there too.

📍 Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9HQ

Farmlife festival at Cockfields Farm

29th July-3rd September

The only Place to be this Summer. Having a blasto at Glasto, Getting the down low at Download, giving some attitude at Lattitude and Rock around the clock at Woodstock… If Festivals are your thing but you’re just a bit too young to ride that vibe, then Farm Fest at Cockfields is for you! It’s a mini-festival at everyone’s favourite farm for Summer 2023!

📍 Cockfields Farm, Lees Rd, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 8AR

Jurassic Summer at Knowsley Safari Park

22nd July-3rd September

Immerse yourself in thrilling live dinosaur shows throughout the day as you join rangers on exciting adventures in our Birds of Prey Centre. Meet Bruce, the incredible six-meter-long T-Rex, and get up close to the enormous herbivore Betsy, a massive walking Triceratops. But the fun doesn't stop there! Say hello to Loki, our friendly full-size Velociraptor, and for our younger visitors, there's even a 'petting zoo' where they can stroke adorable baby dinosaurs.

Not forgetting the drive through safari where you get to see all the animals just outside your car, drive through lions, rhinos, monkeys and so much more! 

📍 Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot, L34 4AN

Sunflower fields & Strawberry picking at Delamere

10.30am-5pm last entry.

Pick your own strawberries & sunflowers. The most beautiful setting for photos and a fun family day out! 

The sunflower Trail is a great addition also, the children will certainly love running through the trail of sunflowers! Also lots of other local produce on site available to purchase.

📍Delamere Farm Shop, Delamere, Northwich, CW8 2JB

Trentham Monkey Forest

Open until 5th November. 

Check website for opening hours.

Monkey Forest is the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon and is great for all the family.

Walk amongst monkeys and enjoy a unique day out for all the family. Monkey Forest is home to 140 free-ranging Barbary macaques. Visitors walk along the 3/4 of a mile pathway. Walk, watch and be AMAZED as the endangered monkeys live as they would in the wild.

Situated in an ancient Staffordshire forest Trentham Monkey Forest is the perfect day out for all ages.

📍Trentham Estate, Stone Rd, Tittensor, Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HR

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