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BeWILDerwood Cheshire named county's best visitor attraction
Cheshire
The popular woodland attraction beat off stiff competition from the likes of Chester Zoo and Jodrell Bank
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'Spectacular' new Cheshire festival with hot air balloons and live music announced
Tattenhall
Cheshire Balloon Fiesta promises a weekend of family fun with live music acts Heather Small and Sister Sledge already booked
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Cheshire's adorable miniature railway and 'fairy wood' that children love
What's On
Brookside Miniature Railway in Poynton has been a popular destination for families for 40 years
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Cheshire play barn with pirate ships, dinosaurs and indoor beaches named best in region
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Castaway Play has been crowned 'Best Indoor Play Centre' for the Cheshire and Greater Manchester region
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New children's soft play opens at Ellesmere Port Market
Ellesmere Port
The market's café area has also been expanded to offer more space for people to meet up and relax
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Advice from skiing specialist SNO to help you choose a luxury ski holiday
Summer Holidays
Exclusive chalets and hotels in the toniest Alpine resorts
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Get 48 days off with just 19 days of annual leave this year - here's how
bank holiday
Spend more time with the family by booking your holidays strategically this year
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The ultimate family Boxing Day quiz to blow off the Christmas cobwebs
Christmas
It's a festive must to take on some trivia while eating your leftovers
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Multi-million-pound Crewe Youth Zone will boast football pitches and boxing gym
Crewe
The first detailed plans and drawings have been released
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Flip Out Chester's Christmas wonderland and 'big' snowball fight returns
What's On
The popular indoor attraction is promising festive fun for all the family
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All the dates for Cheshire West's Christmas lights switch on events and parades
Christmas
Events are planned across the borough including Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Frodsham and Winsford
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Last chance to get tickets for Chester Zoo's Christmas event 'The Lanterns'
Chester Zoo
The annual festive event takes visitors along a magical trail through the zoo
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Book now for Christmas at Delamere Forest's illuminated trail
Christmas
Opening on November 25, the returning trail will feature more than a million lights, providing a magical visit for all
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Win family ticket to Christmas at Delamere Forest launch night
Delamere Forest
The spectacular Christmas light trail at the Cheshire beauty spot returns later this month
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Video shows doll move on its own in 17th century Chester hotel
Halloween
The city has a number of connections to eerie dolls, including dolls said to move of their own accord at what is reported to be Chester's most haunted hotel
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Look inside new £1m Cheshire trampoline and soft play park
Handforth
It also includes a stylish cafe
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Step back in time as Chester's historic Rows play host to free half-term events
Chester City Centre
People of all ages can enjoy a series of free events courtesy of one of the city's most visited attractions
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Halloween fun for all the family at Cheshire's indoor pumpkin maze
Macclesfield
The cute pumpkin maze is all undercover in a barn at Pye Ash Farm near Macclesfield
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The fan-favourite Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience returns with new spellbinding moments
Harry Potter
Back by popular demand, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience returns with brand new, not to be missed interactive elements
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Where to go pumpkin picking in Cheshire ready for Halloween
Halloween
Get the pick of the crop at pumpkin patches across the county, ready to have a spooktacular Halloween
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Cheshire's much-loved Harry Potter experience is back and 'even better' than before
Harry Potter
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Arley Hall and Gardens this month
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The 'gem' of a family attraction hidden in Chester housing estate
Blacon
The much-loved play facility and city farm in Blacon has been a fixture of the community for over 40 years
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Tickets on sale for BeWILDerwood Cheshire's lantern event
What's On
The woodland adventure park's popular annual event returns next month
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Ferocious dinosaurs come to London as part of roarsome Jurassic World exhibition - and tickets are available now
Family
The immersive encounter will be the closest thing visitors can experience to seeing the fierce beasts in real life
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Chester City Centre
Gail's Bakery gets go-ahead for new Chester city centre café
It is set to become the chain's third Cheshire site
Chester City Centre
Gail's Bakery gets go-ahead for new Chester city centre café
It is set to become the chain's third Cheshire site
David Beckham's life in Cheshire village with Spice Girl wife Victoria
David Beckham
Posh and Becks called the county home in the early noughties and got engaged in Nantwich
Chester's new microbrewery and taproom is hidden gem for craft beer drinkers
Chester City Centre
The dog-friendly city centre venue has just opened its doors
20 photos of Chester's annual Duck Race ahead of 10th anniversary return this weekend
Things to do in Chester
In anticipation of the race this weekend, we present these images from our archive of Duck Races past
Chester Races reveals exciting Roman Day plans - here's what's in store for families
Chester Races
The racecourse is teaming up with Deva Fest for May 25 event
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Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
Alsager
The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
New Ellesmere Port market: Can the multi-million pound scheme help revitalise the town?
Ellesmere Port
Obvious comparisons are drawn with the new market in Chester - but does everyone agree it's what the town needs?
Drug dealer shot girlfriend in torso after she brought him morning cup of tea
Big Brother
Thomas Corlett was jailed last week after being identified as the "controller" of the "BB Line" heroin and crack cocaine ring in Merseyside
Cheshire Oaks
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
Alsager
The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
Car barrels through hedge and major Cheshire route closed after crash
Middlewich
No injuries were reported after the crash left one car badly damaged and another stuck in a hedge
Driver in hospital after crash shuts key Cheshire road for five hours
Cheshire Constabulary
Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision on Knutsford Road in Holmes Chapel
Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Manchester Airport
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays