LOOKING for something to do with the family during the school summer holidays?
There's a few ideas here that might keep you and your little ones entertained...
OUTDOOR SHOWS ASTLE PARK TRACTION ENGINE RALLY
Chelford, Cheshire, August 12 and 13
The popular annual event runs from 10am to 11pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
Steam engines, vintage funfair, classic cars, crafts and fine food marquees plus a firework display on Saturday night
FIREWORK CHAMPIONS
Arley Hall and Gardens, Arley, Northwich, August 19, 5pm to 11pm
Three of the UK’s best firework companies will compete against each other with a 10-minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a finale by organisers MLE Pyrotechnics
FUN DOG SHOW
Tatton Park, Knutsford, August 13, 12pm to 5pm
Ten novelty classes including saddest eyes, waggiest tail and scruffiest dog, plus a fun agility course
THE LUNA CINEMA
Tatton Park, Knutsford, August 25 to 27, 8pm
Following last year’s sell-out screenings, The Luna Cinema returns to Tatton for classic cinema under the stars.
Back to the Future is on August 25, Grease is on August 26 and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is on August 27
COUNTRY FAIR
Walton Hall and Gardens, Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton, September 10, 10.30am to 4.30pm, free entry
Traditional rural crafts, arena acts, live music, children’s fun fair, crafts stalls, farmers’ market, gourmet hot food, real ale and narrow boat rides
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE LOST CARNIVAL
Dunham Massey, until August 30, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Summer of theatrical installations and circus challenges in the Dunham Massey’s gardens
MAKE YOU OWN BOW AND ARROWS
Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden, August 15, 1pm to 3pm
Tim Kirwin, from Wilder Things, will be sharpening youngsters’ archery skills.
The event is suitable for seven to 12-year-olds. But you must book in advance on 01925 213638.
ST ROCCO’S COLOUR RUN
Walton Hall and Gardens, Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton, August 28, 3pm
Join hundreds of others starting the day in white and finish bright, getting splattered with powered paint as you walk, jog or run the 3km course.
For more details, visit stroccos.org.uk
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