It's the last Bank Holiday Weekend until Christmas and there are plenty of things to do to help you sign off the summer in style.
26th-29th August
Geronimo Family Festival
Catering solely to children, this is a kids' festival like no other and the largest in the UK with hundreds of activities for children ages 0-12. There'll be live shows from TV favourites and amazing new talent on the Geronostage, den building, circus skills, high wires to zip down, BMX bike displays, arts and crafts, storytelling, zumba and ballet classes, a petting zoo and you can even ride a donkey, too.
Arley Hall
www.geronimofest.com
26th-29th August
The Segway Experience
Explore the grounds of Tatton Park using the power of two wheels in the popular 60 minute Weekend Experience that returns to Cheshire for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Tatton Park
segwayevents.co.uk/find-an-event
27th-28th August
Cheshire Festival of Power
A new weekend family festival held on the 50-acre Ashley Hall Showground promises to deliver family-friendly entertainment, live music, and showcasing automotive marques, lifestyle brands, and businesses.
Ashley Hall Showground
www.cheshirefestivalofpower.co.uk/
27th-29th August
Legendary Joust at Beeston Castle
An event that is educational as well as fun. Taking place in the stunning grounds of Beeston Castle enjoy the no-holds-barred tournament of strength, skill, and horsemanship.
Beeston Castle
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/beeston-legendary-joust-27-29-aug-2022/
28th-29th August
Cheshire Game and Country Fair
Taking place at the Cheshire Showground in Tabley, this weekend showcases the very best in countryside activities and entertainment. Watch your favourite displays in the main arena from Scurry Racing, Horse Boarding, Falconry, Ferrets, Fishing and the brilliant Stannage International Stunt Team - there's something for everyone.
Cheshire Showground, Tabley
www.livingheritagecountryshows.com/cheshire-game-country/
28th August
Eaton Hall Gardens Charity Open Days
The Eaton Estate near Chester is only open to the public a handful of times a year, to raise funds for local charities. The August Bank Holiday event is the last of the year and the chosen charity is Kidsbank.
Eaton Hall, Eccleston
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eaton-hall-gardens-charity-open-day-tickets-308591705097
READ MORE: Eaton Hall opens its stunning gardens to the public
28th-29th August
Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
a spectacular day of motoring heritage ideal for enthusiasts, families and day trippers, this event will feature an exciting display of vintage, classic and modern classic vehicles.
Capesthorne Hall
classicshows.org/events/sunday-17-july-2022-cheshire-classic-car-motorcycle-show-at-capesthorne-hall-
20th August onwards
Sunflower Picking Patch & Aladdin Maze
Bolesworth holds its first Aladdin themed Maze and Sunflower Picking Patch this summer, which will offer stunning photo opportunities and a fantastic experience.
Bolesworth
bolesworth.com/events
READ MORE: Take the perfect summer selfie on the sunflower patch at Bolesworth
Until 29th August
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
It's the closing weekend of the 2022 season and it's the last chance to catch one of the three productions that have delighted the crowds all summer. Tickets are still available for Little Women, Stig of the Dump and Romeo and Juliet.
Grosvenor Park, Chester
www.grosvenorparkopenairtheatre.co.uk
Until 17th September
Moonlight Flicks Outdoor Cinema
If you want to experience some outdoor cinema over the Bank Holiday, you have a good chice of venues and films across the area courtesy of Moonlight Flicks.
At Dean's Field in Chester there's Encanto on the 26th and Jurassic Park on 27th, Claremont Farm in Wirral has Encanto on the 28th and Snugburys in Nantwich has Spiderman, No Way Home on the 27th
Various locations
www.moonlightflicks.co.uk/
