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Ferocious dinosaurs come to London as part of roarsome Jurassic World exhibition - and tickets are available now
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The immersive encounter will be the closest thing visitors can experience to seeing the fierce beasts in real life
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This hill-top castle with stunning panoramic views is the jewel in Cheshire's crown
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Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views from this medieval castle on our doorsteps, including the Welsh Mountains and The Pennines
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Street festival set for popular Chester alfresco dining hotspot
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The inaugural Watergate Street Festival will see the popular dining and shopping hotspot brought to life with circus performers and live music
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Inside Chester's newly-revamped Deva Roman Discovery Centre
Chester City Centre
The city's popular heritage attraction also boasts a 'hidden treasure' outside
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Why dinosaurs will be roaming the streets of Chester this weekend
Chester City Centre
A seven metre long stegosaurus will parade around the city centre on Sunday
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Cheshire's stunning botanical gardens offering escape from daily life
Ness Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens has a vast range of flowers, plants and shrubs spread over 64 acres as well as a children's play area
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Chester Races family fun day fixture set for festival vibe
Chester Races
The popular annual fixture at Chester Racecourse takes place on Sunday, July 31
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Places to go fruit picking in and around Cheshire this summer
Summer Holidays
Picking your own fruit can be a great way for the family to spend some time together
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Meet Chester's first ever female Roman soldier
Chester City Centre
Elly Hinchsliff, 22, is believed to be the first ever female Roman soldier to walk the streets of Chester
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The Cheshire beauty spot by Manchester Airport where nature and industry collide
Cheshire
Quarry Bank mill is surrounded by acres of woodland perfect for families to explore
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The Chester doctor who came up with first 'track and trace' system 250 years ago
Chester City Centre
Ironically, the building occupied by the city's Sick to Death museum is where Dr John Haygarth conducted some of his work
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The unusual Chester baby group where a mortuary slab doubles up as changing table
Chester City Centre
City centre attraction Sick to Death, which hosts the monthly baby group, is celebrating its first birthday
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Join Michaela Strachan as she opens DogFest at Tatton Park on Saturday 18 June
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The dog-loving television presenter will be there to celebrate the day
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Popular Cheshire family destination run by The Ice Cream Farm to close
Northwich
Northwich's Sticky Paws, launched by the Tattenhall visitor attraction in 2020, has been badly hit by the Covid pandemic
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Blacon Adventure Playground's plans to transform old shipping container
Blacon
The much-loved community facility - known as The Venny - wants to expand its growing bicycle repair service
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Chester Zoo has more than 100 summer jobs up for grabs
Chester Zoo
The attraction has flexible hours from as few as eight up to a full working week
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Chester Zoo reveals plans for fun-filled Easter extravaganza with 100 pop-up events
Chester Zoo
The zoo has a vast array of events and activities planned for families until May 2
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Chester Zoo prices, parking and opening times – Your guide for the ultimate day out
Chester Zoo
Everything you need to know for a brilliant family adventure
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CarFest Cheshire tickets go on sale as headline acts Richard Ashcroft, Steps and McFly announced
CarFest
The popular family-friendly event at the Bolesworth Estate takes place in July
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Famous family funfair returns to Chester - with exciting additions for 2022
Chester City Centre
Famous funfair operator Pat Collins, one the country’s oldest family travelling funfairs, is back at the Little Roodee car park next month
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Chester's popular open air theatre unveils line-up for 2022
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Three productions - and much more - taking place at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre this summer
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Celebrate Spring with these free events and activities in Chester throughout March
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Destination Chester has an exciting calendar of events
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10 Cheshire family attractions to try out at half-term
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Looking for something to do during the school holidays? Here is a selection of the county's best half-term activities and places to visit
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Track Santa 2021: Follow Santa on his journey this Christmas Eve
Christmas
See where Santa is in the world via the NORAD Santa tracker
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Cheshire gastropub chef announces shock departure after '16 incredible years'
Award-winning chef Aiden Byrne and his wife Sarah have run the pub since 2008
The Cheshire park with its own free zoo, café and adventure golf
Warrington
Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington is perfect for all the family
Marks and Spencer's 'expensive looking' trainers similar to £90 Kurt Geiger pair
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Shoppers can get their hands on stylish designer-like trainers for much less
Cheshire pub unveils 'upmarket' new look after major revamp
Poynton
The iconic Farmers Arms cow Daisy has also been given a makeover
Stunning garden pergola with retractable canopy worth £400 now less than £140 in huge Wowcher deal
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The canopy can be extended or retracted easily, customising the amount of sunlight or shade you want
Warrington
The Cheshire park with its own free zoo, café and adventure golf
Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington is perfect for all the family
Cheshire pub unveils 'upmarket' new look after major revamp
Poynton
The iconic Farmers Arms cow Daisy has also been given a makeover
Cheshire gastropub chef announces shock departure after '16 incredible years'
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Award-winning chef Aiden Byrne and his wife Sarah have run the pub since 2008
American Pizza Slice opens its doors in Chester
Chester City Centre
The new Bridge Street eatery opens at midday
Inside Instagram-haven new cocktail bar now open in Cheshire town
Congleton
Bench Bistro Bar has opened its second cocktail bar in Cheshire
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The family campsite with a heated outdoor pool that's just a short drive from Cheshire
This award-winning caravan park pulls in families from miles around
Popular Indian restaurant to be turned into six-bed house with swimming pool
Bollington
The plans were given the green light despite objections from some residents over the loss of the restaurant
Cheshire gastropub chef announces shock departure after '16 incredible years'
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Award-winning chef Aiden Byrne and his wife Sarah have run the pub since 2008
The Cheshire park with its own free zoo, café and adventure golf
Warrington
Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington is perfect for all the family
The 14 death notices made in Cheshire this week
Cheshire
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved-one
Summer Holidays
The family campsite with a heated outdoor pool that's just a short drive from Cheshire
This award-winning caravan park pulls in families from miles around
Work set to start on multi-million pound Ellesmere Port Market revamp
Ellesmere Port
Some traders will be temporarily relocated while several parking spaces outside the main entrance will be out of use
Manchester Airport unveils plans for new private terminal with top chef and BMW chauffeurs
Manchester Aiport
The new terminal - know as 'Aether' - has been described as a a 'pioneering UK-first'
The 14 death notices made in Cheshire this week
Cheshire
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved-one
'Nothing prepared me for how incredible they were' — Northern Lights over Cheshire
Chester & Cheshire News
Readers across the county sent photos and videos of the rare spectacle the broke across our skies last night