Now that summer is over, you might be wondering what autumn has in store for you and your family.
If you’re hoping to fill the diary with some exciting and autumnal activities in Cheshire, look no further.
Marketing Cheshire has rounded up some fun activities for all the family to enjoy this autumn.
Autumn activities for families to do in Cheshire
Lights Fantastic at Magical Woodland
Dates: October 7-31
Magical Woodland is set to return this autumn, bringing with it roaming dinosaurs and a Halloween theme.
The attraction near Northwich will see lots of twinkling lights, lasers and flying lanterns.
There’ll also be new interactive features for you to see.
Find out more about Magical Woodland and book tickets via the website.
Luna’s Lost Spell Halloween Trail at Chester Zoo
Dates: October 1-31
Help Luna find her lost spell at Chester Zoo this spooky season.
You’ll discover and learn about six species during the trail including spiders and reptiles.
You and the family can experience the trail for free with zoo entry so there’s no additional costs after buying a zoo ticket.
Find out more about the Halloween trail via the Chester Zoo website.
Pumpkin picking at Bolesworth
Dates: Selected between October 8-30
Whether you’re decorating your home or making pumpkin soup, you can pick your own pumpkins at Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall.
Not only that, there’ll be a maize maze to navigate as well as craft sessions where you can make wish-catchers and bubble wands.
Visit Bolesworth Castle’s website to find out more.
Cat-like tread at Dunham Massey
Dates: September 24 to November 16
Mog the Forgetful Cat is back at Dunham Massey near Altrincham, and children can learn cat-like ways to keep an eye on the fallow deer and how they can use their ears to stay alert to music in the gardens.
To find out more, you can visit the National Trust website.
Quarry Bank and River Bollin
Dates: From September 19
Artist Jen Southern investigates the relationship between Quarry Bank and River Bollin.
See her specially commissioned artwork ‘Gathering Downstream’ on display from September 19.
Find out more via the National Trust website.
Wizard Times at Tatton Park
Dates: October 27
Children can learn spells and learn how to ride a broomstick at Tatton Park’s Old Hall, near Knutsford.
To learn more, you can visit the Tatton Park website.
Glowing at BeWILDerwood
Dates: October 15-31
Visit the woodland at BeWILDerwood, near Malpas, to see the lanterns light up a trail in the trees at twilight.
Your little ones can make your own Boggle Bindle lantern and spot characters along the way.
Go to BeWILDerwood’s website to find out more.
Little Monsters at Beeston Castle
Dates: October 22-30
Beano’s Dennis and Gnasher will solve creepy clues and families who visit will find out about all their adventures when they follow the trail.
Visit the English Heritage website to find out more about this activity.
Sacred Secrets at Chester Cathedral
Dates: October 22
During Heritage Discovery Day, secret’s of Chester’s medieval cathedral will come to light.
Family friendly activities including looking at ancient treasures, behind-the-scenes sessions and demonstrations of heritage skills will all be on offer.
Find out more via the Chester Cathedral website.
Stretton Water Mill
Dates: September 24-25
Visitors can bring apples to press and a display of vintage bicycles plus seasonal crafts will be available to see and do.
West Cheshire Museums has plenty of activities from October 25-31 including Halloween skeleton making and a sustainability clothing swap at the Grosvenor Museum in Chester and Weaver Hall Museum and Lion Salt Works in Northwich.
Find out more via the West Cheshire Museums website.
Spellbound at Arley Hall
Dates: From October 15
Visit Arley Hall, near Northwich, to see the woods light up.
The nighttime trail will see the world of Harry Potter come to life, revealing scenes and characters from the films.
Visit the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest website to learn more about the experience.
Find out more information about events in Cheshire via the Visit Cheshire website.
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