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Read my reviews for Family Adventures in Cheshire & Beyond
Welcome to my dedicated reviews page for family adventures in Cheshire and beyond! If you’re searching for fun, engaging, and family-friendly things to do, you’ve come to the right place.
As a mum who loves exploring local attractions, I’ve put together honest, detailed reviews of the best days out, hidden gems, and must-visit spots across Cheshire and surrounding areas.
From award-winning parks to fascinating museums and outdoor adventures, my goal is to make it easy for you to plan memorable trips with your loved ones. Dive into these reviews and discover new destinations, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences—perfect for families seeking excitement in Cheshire…and beyond!


Knypersley Reservoir Walk
Knypersley Reservoir Walk Tucked away in Greenway Bank Country Park just south-east of Biddulph, Knypersley Reservoir is a great walk for all the family. It’s ideal if you enjoy being by the water but want a route that keeps everyone interested, especially children. The paths are easy to follow and there’s plenty to see along the way, including finding the Rapunzel Tower hidden among the trees, along with a secret waterfall. Top Info 👣 Circular Walk 🥾 A flat 3.5km route 💦
Jennifer Kozyra
5 days ago2 min read


Knutcraft Pottery Painting Cafe
Knutcraft Pottery Painting Cafe Knutcraft is a pottery painting café tucked away in the characterful Ruskin Rooms on Drury Lane in Knutsford, Cheshire. It feels like a little creative hideaway which is light, welcoming, and instantly calming, with tables laid out with colourful paints that make you want to sit down and start creating straight away. Not only does it offer paint-a-pot sessions, but it also runs toddler and home educator sessions, birthday parties, and adults-on
Jennifer Kozyra
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Tatton Park Mansion at Christmas
Tatton Park Mansion at Christmas Tatton Park Mansion at Christmas feels like stepping straight into a grand Victorian holiday card. The long drive up to the historic estate becomes part of the experience, spotting the deer, autumn leaves dropping from the trees, and the stately neo-classical façade of the mansion. Before you even reach the door, the air carries the laughter of children on the carousel and the smells of mulled spices from the seasonal food stalls in the stable
Jennifer Kozyra
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Christmas at Warwick Castle
Christmas at Warwick Castle Christmas at Warwick Castle is an unforgettable experience with a twinkling light trail, real ice skating, storytime with Santa, walking the walls of the castle in the dark and a winter market of festive food. Wow, Warwick Castle at Christmas is my new favourite. I find the castle enchanting at any time of year, but wandering the grounds after dusk, as festive lights illuminated the ancient walls, was completely breathtaking. The towering silhouet
Jennifer Kozyra
Nov 26, 20255 min read


Havoc VR
Havoc VR in Adlington Havoc VR in Adlington, Cheshire is a free-roam virtual reality venue offering two immersive, action-packed experiences. With their main VR arena and an interactive sports wall, both are wire free and jam packed with different games and challenges to take on. It only opened in September, and it instantly impressed us with how its a great go-to indoor activity for older kids, teens & adults. It’s an easy, modern way to enjoy gaming and try something comple
Jennifer Kozyra
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Hawkstone Park Follies
Hawkstone Park Follies Caves, Bridges, Follies and Trolls at Hawkstone Follies Park Tucked away in the scenic Shropshire countryside, Hawkstone Follies Park is a truly unique and unforgettable place to explore. With its mix of winding woodland paths, hidden caves, ancient ruins, and sweeping views, it feels like something out of a storybook. It is a lovely place for the whole family to enjoy a walk exploring the follies. Built in the 18th century, the park is filled with fasc
Jennifer Kozyra
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Lud’s Church and The Hanging Stone 8km Walk
Lud’s Church and The Hanging Stone Walk Tucked away in the beauty of the Staffordshire Peak District, there is a walk taking in Lud’s Church and the Hanging Stone. It is one of those routes that feels steeped in mystery, history and breathtaking Peak District. This corner of the Roaches is full of contrasts: the dark, moss-covered chasm of Lud’s Church, where legends of outlaws and secret worshippers linger in the shadows, and the exposed gritstone perch of the Hanging Stone,
Jennifer Kozyra
Oct 20, 20254 min read


The Lambing Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen
The Lambing Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen At The Lambing Shed, just outside Knutsford in Cheshire, there’s always something to enjoy, from the locally stocked farm shop and welcoming café to the outdoor play area and ever-changing line-up of family-friendly events that make every visit unique. Set in over 400 acres of picturesque Cheshire countryside, The Lambing Shed is built on a proud farming heritage. The building itself once housed the sheep reared by Farmer Arnold Mitchell a
Jennifer Kozyra
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Pumpkin Festival at The Lambing Shed Farm Shop
Pumpkin Festival at The Lambing Shed Farm shop The Lambing Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen is just outside Knutsford, in Cheshire and it a lovely place to not only pick pumpkins but to mooch around their gorgeous farm shop and enjoy a relaxing lunch or seasonal hot drink in the cafe. Set against a beautiful countryside backdrop, their Pumpkin Festival is packed with pumpkin picking, crafty fun, fun character meets, delicious food, and plenty of picture-perfect moments. Top Info 📅 O
Jennifer Kozyra
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Pumpkin Picking at The Little/Creepy Cow Shed
Pumpkin Picking at The Little Cow Shed During October, The Little Cow Shed in Brereton transforms into The Creepy Cow Shed, complete with...
Jennifer Kozyra
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Pop Up Ice Skating Rinks Christmas 2025 - Christmas in Cheshire & Beyond
Pop Up Ice Skating Rinks Christmas 2025 - Christmas in Cheshire & Beyond Christmas in Cheshire wouldn’t be complete without a spin around...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Pumpkin Festival at Kenyon Hall Farm
Pumpkin Festival at Kenyon Hall Farm Kenyon Hall Farm in Warrington almost doesn’t need an introduction. It’s one of Cheshire’s...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Pumpkin Picking at The Hayloft
Pumpkin Picking at The Hayloft Pumpkin Picking at The Hayloft When Pumpkin season is here, and The Hayloft in Widnes, Cheshire is the...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Santa Sleepovers & Festive Breaks 2025 - Cheshire & Beyond
Santa Sleepovers & Festive Breaks 2025 - Cheshire & Beyond 🎅Santa Sleepovers & Festive Breaks 2025 🎅 Cheshire & Beyond There’s nothing...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 20, 20255 min read


Frozen Voyage Escape Island at Alderford Lake
Frozen Voyage Escape Island at Alderford Lake Frozen Voyage Escape Island includes a boat trip, a secluded island, a pirate ship, and...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 18, 20254 min read


The Coffee House at Rose Farm
The Coffee House at Rose Farm Tucked away in the Cheshire countryside setting of Rose Farm, the Coffee House is a hidden gem that’s...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 14, 20253 min read


Strawberry Field Liverpool
Strawberry Field Liverpool For Beatles fans, Strawberry Field, is one of Liverpool’s most iconic and inspiring landmarks. Nestled in the...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 11, 20255 min read


Rose Farm Shop
Rose Farm Shop Nestled in the picturesque village of Utkinton, near Tarporley, Rose Farm Shop prides itself on being a genuine farm shop and a real farm too. It began back in 1985 in a converted piggery and has since grown into a purpose-built enterprise that remains rooted in its original ethos: delivering high-quality, traceable farm produce directly from their fields to your plate. Not only is it a proper farm shop selling its own produce but it has animals to see and feed
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Outplayed The Gameshow
Outplayed The Gameshow Outplayed Manchester – All the Game Shows you used to Love are BACK Outplayed Gameshow Manchester is an...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Splash Landings Hotel - Alton Towers Short Break
Splash Landings Hotel - Alton Towers Short Break Set within the Alton Towers Resort, Splash Landings Hotel offers a colourful,...
Jennifer Kozyra
Sep 3, 20257 min read
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