Good Morning Cheshire! 👋 

This week is for the people who want to leave the house, but don’t fancy anything too intense. We’ve got bargain-hunting, antiques, a beginner-friendly bird session, a couple of wholesome family events, and wine tasting in one of Cheshire’s most impressive settings. Pick your pace and have a good one.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

😂 Chris McCausland: Yonks!
Fri 30 Jan, 7:30pm, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
Big laughs and brilliant storytelling from the Strictly winner – a perfect “proper night out” to end the month.
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🎸 New Jovi
Fri 30 Jan, 7:30pm, The Brindley, Runcorn
A full-throttle Bon Jovi tribute night – big choruses, big hair-in-your-head energy, and a guaranteed singalong.
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👑 The Bohemians (Queen Tribute)
Fri 30 Jan, 7:30pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Proper Queen hits, big crowd-pleasers, and the kind of night where you’ll belt out the chorus without even meaning to.
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🎤 George Williams (Live Music at Chester Market)
Fri 30 Jan, 7:30pm, Chester Market, Chester
Food stalls + drinks + live music = easy Friday plan with zero faff.
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🎭 Hamnet
Fri 30 Jan-Thu 5 Feb, show times vary, Storyhouse, Chester
A gorgeous, emotional theatre night (based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel) – one for the “let’s do something a bit special” crowd.
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👶 Justin Fletcher Live (Mr Tumble)
Sat 31 Jan, 2:30pm, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
High-energy, properly joyful family show – the kind of afternoon that has kids buzzing all the way home.
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🎸 Whole Lotta Shakin’ (The Shakin’ Stevens Story)
Sat 31 Jan, 7:30pm, The Brindley, Runcorn
A feel-good nostalgia hit – classic tracks, big charm, and proper “Saturday night out” vibes.
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🧙 Room on the Broom Trail (Delamere Forest)
From Tue 27 Jan-Thu 31 Dec 2026, Delamere Forest (near Northwich)
A magical, family-friendly forest trail based on Room on the Broom – help Witch find her lost items, do hands-on activities, and grab an optional trail pack to complete the challenges.
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🎤 P!NK! by Vicky Jackson
Sat 31 Jan, 7pm, The Live Rooms, Chester
Huge voice, huge songs, and a crowd that’s absolutely up for it.
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🧸 Meet Roxy at Bidlea Dairy Farm
Sat 31 Jan, 11-2pm, Bidlea Dairy, Holmes Chapel
Pop along to meet Roxy and find out how Reading with Roxy helps kids build confidence with reading, spellings and phonics – friendly, informal, and dairy ice-cream nearby if you need extra motivation.
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🕰️ Astbury Antiques Fair
Sat 31 Jan, 9-3:30pm, Astbury Village Hall (CW12 4RQ), near Congleton
First fair of 2026 with around 25-28 stalls of antiques and vintage bits – easy, old-school rummage with good catering and £1 cash entry.
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🌿 Conservation Volunteering: Heathland Management (Lindow Common)
Sun 1 Feb, 10-3pm, Lindow Common, Wilmslow area
Get stuck into practical conservation with a friendly group – ideal if you want fresh air, a bit of purpose, and to do something genuinely useful locally (new volunteers welcome).
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👻 Phantoms at the Priory (Art Installation)
Daily (in season), 10-4pm, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Meet the “phantoms” from Norton Priory’s past – a brilliant excuse for a daytime wander with something a bit different.
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🕺 Dance With The Icons
Sun 1 Feb, 1:30pm & 4:30pm, The Brindley, Runcorn
Sparkly, feel-good dance showcase – a great family-friendly “Sunday treat” that isn’t just a sofa day.
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🧘 Meditation at the Museum
Sun 1 Feb, 9-10am, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
A calm, guided reset in a gorgeous setting – bring a blanket and let your brain unclench for an hour.
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🧺 Indoor Car Boot (The Madeley Centre)
Sun 1 Feb, 9-12pm, The Madeley Centre, New Road, Madeley (CW3 9DN)
Bargain-hunting indoors (so no weather excuses) – turn up early for the best finds, and if you fancy a table there are usually seller spaces to book.
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📷 Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens
Tue 3 Feb 2026, 7:30pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Wildlife cameraman + presenter Hamza Yassin brings big stories, stunning footage and behind-the-scenes moments from filming expeditions – a proper inspiring night out.
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🍼 Buggy Fitness (Chester Zoo)
Wed 4 Feb 2026, 9:30am-10:30am, Chester Zoo, Chester
A feel-good pre-opening fitness session for parents/carers with little ones in buggies – guided warm-up, brisk walk round the zoo, and short movement bursts (run by PureGym instructors).
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🐦 Beginners Guide to Garden Birds (Again!)
Wed 4 Feb, 10-12pm, Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve (Visitor Centre), near Congleton
A proper beginner-friendly birdwatching session – learn common garden birds first, then head out for a guided watch. Bring binoculars if you’ve got them (booking essential).
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🐑 Mobile Farm Experience
Wed 4 Feb, 2pm, Belong Crewe, Brookhouse Drive (CW2 6NA), Crewe
Belong’s garden turns into a mini farm for the afternoon – friendly animals, hands-on interactions and a lovely low-key family visit. Free entry, booking required.
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🍷 Wine Tasting at Chester Cathedral (NeuroMuscular Centre)
Thu 5 Feb, doors 7pm (tasting from 7:30pm), Chester Cathedral, Chester
“Swirl, Sip, Repeat” – guided tasting hosted with Pickles of Chester plus nibbles in one of the most atmospheric venues in Cheshire. Tickets £27.50; limited spaces.
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🐾 Adventure Walks (Paw & Pasture)
Thu 5 Feb, 2pm, Congleton (location/details shared on booking)
Small-group, dog-led “adventure walks” designed for enrichment and calmer, happier dogs – think woodland wanders and confidence-building exploration (booking essential, limited spaces).
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• Nantwich Farmers’ Market – Sat 31 Jan | 👉 Details

• Mind Body Spirit Event – 7th/8th Feb | 👉 Details

• Chester Makers Market – Sat 7 Feb | 👉 Details

• Small Street Markets (Blakemere Village) – Sun 8 Feb | 👉 Details

• Fantasy & Phantoms (tabletop gaming event) – Sat 7-Sun 8 Feb | 👉 Details

💎 Hidden Gem: Bunbury Countryside Loop + The Dysart Arms

If you want a proper countryside stomp without committing your whole day (or driving into the Peaks), do the Bunbury loop from The Dysart Arms. It’s classic Cheshire: quiet lanes, big fields, and that lovely “I can’t believe this is so close” calm that hits about 10 minutes after you leave the village.

The route swings you out through pastures and farmland with the option to detour via Bunbury Mill – a great little add-on if you’ve got kids (or anyone who likes a “what even is that building?” moment).

Fair warning: this one’s mud-prone after rain and it’s not the most accessible route – there are multiple stiles and you may be sharing fields with livestock, so it’s boots-on, eyes-up, and dogs under proper control.

Then comes the best bit: you finish right back at The Dysart Arms, which Harden’s sums up neatly as an “atmospheric old pub” and a great place to drop by for nice food. Exactly what you want after a January walk.

Practical bits

• Distance: ~4.3km / ~3 miles (circular)

• Time: 1-1.5 hours walking (plus pub time, obviously)

• Difficulty: moderate, mainly due to stiles + muddy fields

• Terrain: mostly grass pastures; can get very muddy after rain

• Gates/stiles: includes kissing gates + (reportedly) 11 stiles

• Dogs: welcome, but take extra care around livestock

• Start/parking: The Dysart Arms, Bunbury (CW6 9PH) – small car park; overflow in village streets considerately

❤️ Why we love it: It’s a nice “earned your pint” loop with great countryside, a mill detour if you fancy it, then straight back to a cracking pub.

🔗 Route PDF (pub walk)
🔗 Route map (AllTrails)

That’s it for this week.

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