Good Morning Cheshire! 👋 

If January’s still feeling a bit beige, this week’s got a nice mix of free daytime stuff, proper nights out, and a few “do something healthy-ish” options.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

🎟️ Inspiration: The Railway 200 Exhibition Train
15 Jan 19 Jan, 10-5:00pm, Crewe Station, Crewe
Step aboard a free exhibition train celebrating 200 years of rail – interactive displays, hands-on challenges and genuinely good family content.
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🧵 Needle Felting Workshop: 2D Landscape with Deer
16 Jan, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Tatton Park, Knutsford
A proper cosy winter workshop – make a felted deer scene inspired by Tatton’s famous herd (materials included, booking essential).
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🧘 Read to Relax
16 Jan, 1-2pm, The Living Well Hub, Horsemarket Street, Warrington
A calm, no-pressure hour to switch your brain off – bring a book (or borrow one) and just… breathe for a bit.
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🎸 Rock The Arena (with Chasing The Fall)
16 Jan, 7-11:45pm, The Arena, Crewe
Full-throttle pop punk/indie/rock covers plus a DJ after party – proper “sing-shout and bounce about” night.
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⚡ Livewire: The AC/DC Show
16 Jan, 7:30pm, The Live Rooms, Chester
Big riffs, big energy, and all the AC/DC anthems – ideal if you want a loud, silly-good Friday night out.
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💃 An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
17 Jan, 7:30pm, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
Glam, funny, feel-good variety show energy – sequins, big performances, and a proper night out.
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🎬 Labyrinth (Film)
17 Jan, screening times vary, Storyhouse Cinema, Chester
Jim Henson + Bowie + peak nostalgia – a brilliant family-friendly (or just-for-you) cinema morning.
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🎸 Paradise Found: LIVE Meat Loaf Rock Show
17 Jan, 7:30pm, Storyhouse Theatre, Chester
Two-hour hit-blast tribute to Meat Loaf – big vocals, big theatrics, big singalongs.
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🎳 Red Pin Challenge
17 Jan, 7-11pm, Discobowl, Warrington
Unlimited bowling vibes, prizes if you hit a strike, plus cocktails, pizza and a DJ – great if you want something social that isn’t just “pub”.
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🎤 Livewire: The AC/DC Show (Night 2)
17 Jan, 7:30pm, The Live Rooms, Chester
Same massive AC/DC tribute energy, Saturday edition – expect a rowdier crowd and bigger singalongs.
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🎹 Jenny Colquitt (Full Band + Strings)
17 Jan, 7:30pm, The Brindley, Runcorn
Local favourite with a bigger, lush-sounding setup – proper “go on, treat yourself” gig night.
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🌿 Tatton Garden Society Talk: ‘A Late Summer Love Affair’ (Jack Willgoss)
18 Jan, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Tatton Park, Knutsford
A winter boost for gardeners – late-season perennials and grasses to keep the garden looking lively for longer.
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🧘 Wellness: New Year Yoga, Brunch & Walk
18 Jan, 10-1:00pm, Knutsford (starts in town – booking link in event)
A proper reset morning – yoga, brunch, then a guided walk to shake off the January fog. 👉 Details

🎭 Rapunzel (Panto Matinees)
18 Jan, 11:30am & 3:30pm, Knutsford Little Theatre, Knutsford
A proper family panto: big laughs, baddies, and the kind of silly energy kids love (and adults secretly do too).
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🎨 Crafty Weekends (Free drop-in kids’ activities)
18 Jan, 12:00pm-4:00pm, The Den (Children’s Library), Storyhouse, Chester
Free crafty activities for kids – ideal as a warm-up before a film, or just to keep little hands busy.
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🕯️ The Music of Motown: The Candlelight Concert
18 Jan, 7:30pm, Storyhouse Theatre, Chester
Motown classics with thousands of candles and big vocals – a proper “Sunday night treat” without feeling too late.
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🎱 Clash of the Titans: An Evening with Snooker Greats
Mon 19 Jan, 7:30pm, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
Live stories + Q&A with top snooker names – surprisingly entertaining even if you’re only a casual fan.
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👻 Spooky Tour (Guided Walk)
Tue 20 Jan, 7-8:30pm, Nantwich Museum, Nantwich
A guided wander through Nantwich’s darker tales and allegedly haunted spots – fun and genuinely atmospheric.
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😂 Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Wed 21 Jan, 7:30pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Stand-up with top-tier storytelling – perfect antidote to January gloom.
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👻 The Ghost Of Graves End
Wed 21 Jan-Sat 24 Jan, 7:30pm, Garret Theatre (Storyhouse), Chester
A “not-panto” winter comedy-thriller – spooky, silly, and really good fun in an intimate theatre space.
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🎭 NT Live: Hamlet
Thu 22 Jan-Sun 25 Jan, various times, Storyhouse Cinema, Chester
National Theatre Live screening (Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet) – proper big-theatre energy without leaving Cheshire.
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• Wilmslow Artisan Market – Sat 17 Jan | 👉 Details

• Tarporley Makers Market – Sun 18 Jan | 👉 Details

• Tatton Park 5k & 10k (Knutsford) – Sat 7 Feb | 👉 Details

• Sports Day Scarecrow Festival (Tatton Park, Knutsford) – Sat 14 Feb-Sun 1 Mar | 👉 Details

• Hawk Walk (Tatton Park, Knutsford) – Sat 21-Sun 22 Feb | 👉 Details

💎 Hidden Gem: Kerridge Ridge (White Nancy) + Bollington pub stop

If you want a walk that feels like a mini hike without committing your entire day to it, Kerridge Ridge is the one. You start in/near Bollington, head up through fields and hillside steps, and pop out onto the ridge where White Nancy sits like a little beacon above the town.

The payoff is instant: wide-open views across the Cheshire Plain and a proper “how is this so close to home?” moment. It’s also a brilliant one for kids because there’s a clear “mission” (reach the big white monument), plus plenty of places to stop, point things out, and pretend you’re on an expedition.

Once you’ve had your fill of photos and fresh air, head down into Bollington for a warm-up and a reward. Our favourite easy option is The Bull’s Head in Kerridge – it’s right by the popular White Nancy/Kerridge Hill routes, so it feels like a natural “we earned this” stop.

One recent visitor summed the vibe up perfectly:

Practical bits

• Distance: 2 to 3.5 mile circular options, depending on route (easy to shorten/extend)

• Time: allow 1.5-2 hours (plus pub time… obviously!)

• Terrain: mostly good paths but steep sections/steps, can be muddy/slippery after rain

• Kid factor: great “goal” walk (reach White Nancy), but not pushchair-friendly on the steeper bits

• Best reward stop: The Bull’s Head, Kerridge (it’s a classic walkers’ pub right under White Nancy).

❤️ Why we love it: Feels like a mini hike without needing a full day. Finish in Bollington – loads of good pub choices and cafés.

🔗 OS Maps route (Kerridge Hill & White Nancy):
🔗 PDF walk directions (East Cheshire Ramblers – Bollington/Kerridge/White Nancy)

That’s it for this week.

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