Explore rhythms and sounds of the world with Catapluf, whose imagination takes you to places where music can be found in everything: pans, water, drums, even the body. Catapluf’s Musical Journey includes samba, jazz, klezmer & audience participation.
Theatre Porto (formerly known as the Action Transport Theatre) is reopening as a state-of-the-art theatre and new cultural centre in August 2022.
Chester Zoo one of the world’s top zoos, and the UK’s number one wildlife attraction.
Speke Hall Gardens and Estate is a National Trust property just outside Liverpool. A wonderful place to visit for all ages.
Liverpool’s Cineworld Speke is a thoroughly modern multiplex showing the latest big releases.
Stone Villa, built around 1850, is located in an attractive suburb just 0.8 miles from the centre of the city and its famous walls.
The Sticky Walnut is an award-winning ‘local’ bistro in the heart of Hoole, serving humble dishes using the best possible ingredients.
Chester’s longest running theatre, Chester Little Theatre, is an intimate venue showcasing top performances.
Chester’s largest independent live music venue and nightclub.
The section of the North Wales Coast Path from Chester to Flint, starts off from Chester Station and the first section being unofficial isn’t way-marked. However, it offers pleasant urban walking and a stretch along the towpath of the Shropshire Union Canal, along Catherine Street to an area known as The Cop.
Grey n Pink Records has the largest selection of new, second hand and collectible vinyl records in Cheshire. Established for over 30 years in the Chester record shop, they specialise in collectible vinyl LPs, 7″ and 12″ singles.
Joseph Benjamin is a Chester restaurant and delicatessen set inside the Chester city walls on Northgate Street.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
Get in the festive spirit this Christmas with Brick-tastic, LEGO-tacular fun!
from £17.50
Pitched perfectly for pre-schoolers, the popular picture book – live on stage – offers a lively and sweet introduction to theatre.
from £19.00
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live at The Bridgewater Hall this winter, featuring its musical score performed live to the film.
from £33.50
Come to Cheshire’s winter wonderland. A magical festive lights trail, Santa’s Grotto and more… This is a jam packed adventure for all the family.
from £20.00
Enjoy our latest picks of things to do with the family, including festive fun and family raves to welcome in the new year!
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.
