Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.
Come and explore the garden at Lyme and take the whole family on a nature adventure. Complete the trail to receive a chocolate prize.
A school in the Derbyshire town of New Mills
The Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa is an elegant Georgian country house, set in 262 acres of grounds on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
18th-century chapel, set in a country estate and restored for visitors. Well located as a destination for a woodland walk.
Tells the 700-year-long story of a single family (and, as a result, English architecture and interiors). Very impressive Great Hall, gallery, chapel, a “Chinese room”, “Number 10” bedroom and tea rooms open to visitors after a tour.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
Originally built in 1870, Hollin House Hotel & Restaurant is located just outside of the historic town of Bollington, and a short five minute drive from Macclesfield.
Cheshire Art Gallery sells and displays talent from all across the UK, with pioneering and exciting works making this space a must-visit.
With roots stretching back to the Middle Ages, Bramall Hall near Stockport is one of the best examples of a Tudor Manor House the UK has to offer.
Town hall for the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport
Miru Mill is an event space and micro-factory based at Churchgate Mill in Stockport.
Taking up two floors of a Grade 2 listed former cotton mill, Vernon Mill Artist Studios is a hub of creativity in Stockport.
Watch a playful, high-energy adaptation of Pinocchio where everyday objects become puppets and family relationships take centre stage.
Sneak into the deep dark wood with The Gruffalo’s Child in 2026.
From £14.70
A magical adventure in a topsy-turvy wonderland awaits.
From £12.00
Get ready to dive right into the most disgusting parts of history!
From £18.00
Return to the Forest is an immersive puppetry and dance experience that treats children’s theatre as a space for serious ideas.
From £10.00
This world-premiere exhibition offers a hands-on journey through the Solar System, making complex science tangible, playful and participatory.
From £10.00
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