Good Morning Cheshire! 👋 

This week’s mix leans into Spring, with outdoor events, quirky pop-ups and a few solid reasons to make plans. Whether it’s something active, something social, or just an excuse to get out for a few hours, there’s plenty here worth your time.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

🍺 Taproom Social Night
Fri 17 Apr, evening, Spookton Brew Co, Sandbach
A relaxed taproom night with rotating beers and a proper local crowd. Easy Friday option if you want something social but low effort.
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👻 Phantoms at the Priory
Fri 17 Apr, 10am-5pm, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Still one of the better under-the-radar family outings locally. The ghostly installation runs through the museum and undercroft and gives Norton Priory a much moodier feel than a standard heritage day.
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🎭 Ghost The Musical
Fri 17 Apr, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
A stage adaptation of the classic film, mixing romance, drama and a well-known soundtrack. One of the stronger theatre picks if you’re including just one for the week.
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🖼️ From the Sea View
Fri 17 Apr, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington
A good Friday option if you want something a bit calmer if you’re not after a gig or family outing.
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🕵️ Warrington Crime Festival
Sat 18 Apr, Warrington (multiple venues)
A full day of author talks, panels and book signings focused on crime writing. Good one if you’re into true crime or just want something a bit different from the usual weekend lineup.
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🚂 Breakfast Train Experience
Sat 18 Apr, morning departures, Churnet Valley Railway, Staffordshire Moorlands
A heritage steam train journey paired with a full English breakfast served on board. Slightly beyond Cheshire, but a proper experience and an easy one to build a morning around.
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🪂 Bungee Jump with UK Bungee Club
Sat 18 Apr, Tatton Park, Knutsford
This is the standout “well, that’s a bit different” event of the week. A 300ft bungee over Tatton Mere is either your idea of a brilliant Saturday or absolute nonsense, but either way it’s a proper anchor.
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🎉 Wow That’s 80s
Sat 18 Apr, 7pm, Alexander’s Live, Chester
A live super-DJ band doing wall-to-wall 80s hits. Familiar, lively and the sort of thing that works well if readers just want a good night out without overthinking it.
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🏃 RunThrough Tatton 5K & 10K
Sat 18 Apr, from 9am, Tatton Park, Knutsford
A big, well-run park race in one of Cheshire’s best settings. Works whether readers are running it or just like the atmosphere of a busy outdoor event.
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🎸 The Guns N’ Roses Experience
Sat 18 Apr, 7pm, The Live Rooms, Chester
A full-throttle tribute night if you want something louder and more straightforward in the Saturday mix. Strong venue, easy sell.
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🐾 Scurry Dog Taster Workshop
Sat 18 Apr, daytime, Cheshire area (various sessions)
A fun, hands-on session where dogs try out agility-style “scurry” courses. Different, interactive and a proper crowd-pleaser for dog owners.
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🌼 Spring Garden Day at Rode Hall
Sun 19 Apr, Rode Hall & Gardens, near Alsager
Gardens in full spring swing with seasonal colour starting to show. Easy, scenic Sunday option that works across ages.
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🚗 Classic Car Meet
Sun 19 Apr, morning-afternoon, Caffeine & Machine, near Tarporley
A casual car meet with coffee, food and a steady flow of interesting motors. Easy-going but always a decent atmosphere.
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🥾 Circular Walk: Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Sun 19 Apr, 10am, Tegg’s Nose Country Park, near Macclesfield
A guided group walk led by the Ramblers, taking in reservoir views, moorland paths and some of the best scenery on the edge of the Peaks. A good option if you want a proper walk without planning the route yourself.
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🏛️ Secrets of the Old Hall Tour
Sun 19 Apr, Tatton Park, Knutsford
A rarer chance to get inside the Old Hall with a guided tour through five centuries of history. Better than a standard “wander round a stately home” because it actually gives readers something special to book.
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🐠 Ocean Explorers
Sun 19 Apr, Blue Planet Aquarium, Ellesmere Port
Explorer hats, logbooks and Easter-holiday activity stations make this an easy family option for the final day of the run.
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🍷 Wine Tasting Evening
Thu 23 Apr, evening, Veeno, Chester
A guided tasting with food pairings and a relaxed atmosphere. Good alternative to a standard night out.
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🌿 Plein Air Painting Workshop: Sketching the Landscape
Thu 23 Apr, 10am-3:30pm, Tegg’s Nose Country Park, near Macclesfield
One of the better under-the-radar finds for the week: outdoors, creative, and actually tied to the landscape rather than just happening in a room somewhere.
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🌼 Spring Wreath Making at The Nose
Thu 23 Apr, 7pm-9pm, Tegg’s Nose Country Park, near Macclesfield
A beginner-friendly evening workshop with seasonal foliage and a hot drink. Nice fit for a Thursday if you want something quieter than another tribute act.
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🎤 Elvis - The Man & The Music with Paul Larcombe
Thu 23 Apr, 7:30pm-11:30pm, Alexander’s Live, Chester
A straightforward late-week live pick that should land well with your older readers. Familiar, upbeat and easy to slot in.
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• Warrington Spring Makers Market - Thu 16 Apr | 👉 Details

• Tarporley Makers Market - Sun 19 Apr | 👉 Details

• Lymm Artisan Market - Sun 19 Apr | 👉 Details

• Sandbach Transport Festival - Sat 25-26 Apr | 👉 Details

• Frodsham Festival of Walks - Fri 24 Apr-Mon 4 May | 👉 Details

• Cheshire County Show - Tue 16 Jun-Wed 17 Jun | 👉 Details

• Nantwich Food Festival - Fri 4 Sep-Sun 6 Sep | 👉 Details

💎 Hidden Gem: Knutsford Circular (Tatton Edge Loop)

If you want a walk that feels properly varied without needing a full day or big hills, this Knutsford circular is a great shout. Starting right from the town (or station), it quickly leaves the busy centre behind and opens out into quieter countryside on the edge of Tatton Park.

You get a bit of everything here - open farmland, gentle paths and those wide Cheshire views that always feel bigger than you expect. It’s not a “wow, look at that peak” kind of walk, but it’s consistently pleasant and easy to follow, which is exactly why it works.

The route loops back neatly into Knutsford, which makes the whole thing feel like a proper outing rather than just a leg-stretch. It’s the kind of walk you can do without overthinking, then roll straight into a coffee or a pint afterwards.

Practical bits:

• Distance: ~4-5 miles (6.5-8 km)

• Time: 1.5-2.5 hours

• Start point: Knutsford town centre or railway station

• Terrain: Field paths, quiet lanes and some gravel tracks

• Difficulty: Easy-moderate

🔗 Route

That’s it for this week.

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