Things to Do in Cheshire

Cheshire's mix of historic cities, market towns and open countryside gives it plenty of range for a day out. Chester is the obvious hub, with Chester Zoo drawing families from across the region, but there's also the more offbeat pull of a Chester Treasure Trail for those who fancy exploring the streets with a purpose. Knutsford and Macclesfield add their own smaller-scale options, from craft workshops to falconry displays.

Further afield, Nantwich, Runcorn and Warrington bring a different flavour, with science and discovery centres such as WDMES Daresbury sitting alongside adrenaline-driven options like Havoc VR in Adlington or VR Warehouse Ltd. Wildlife and outdoor pursuits feature strongly too, whether that's birds of prey at Gauntlet Birds of Prey and Eagle & Vulture Park, or a round with J F Polo Academy.

With such variety, it's worth deciding whether you want a full day out or something to fill an afternoon, as the county caters well for both.