Good Morning Cheshire! 👋 

This week’s Cheshire Buzz is stacked with easy wins: hands-on family bits, proper market mooching, a few grown-up nights out, and a Hidden Gem walk that feels miles from anywhere (even though it isn’t). Pick one for Friday, build a mini-day out for Saturday, and keep Sunday for something outdoorsy before the school run returns.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

🏺 The Cheshire Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair (opens)
Fri 20-22 Feb, 11am-5pm, Chester Racecourse (County Grandstand), Chester
A proper “browse for treasure” antiques fair – jewellery, art, ceramics, furniture and all the odd, beautiful bits you didn’t know you wanted.
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💃 A MILLION DREAMS
Fri 20 Feb, 7pm, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
A dance show packed with feel-good routines and big stage energy – a solid family-friendly evening out.
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🚀 February Half Term at Jodrell Bank
Fri 20 Feb, daytime, Jodrell Bank, near Macclesfield
Science shows, trails and hands-on activities – a proper half-term day out for curious minds.
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🌿 Half Term at Dunham Massey
Fri 20 Feb, 10am-4pm, Dunham Massey (National Trust), Altrincham
Winter gardens, deer spotting and loads of space for kids to roam – easy, low-stress, outdoorsy.
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🦌 Wildlife Wander Trail (Half Term)
Fri 20 Feb, 10:30am-4pm, Lyme (National Trust), Disley
A simple, fun way to get kids walking without the moaning – grab the trail and go exploring.
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🦅 Hawk Walk (Tatton Park)
Sat 21 Feb, 10:30am-11:30am, Tatton Park, Knutsford
A guided stroll with birds of prey – proper close-up moments and loads of interesting info rather than just “look, bird”.
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🎿 Family Crafts: Ski Saturday
Sat 21 Feb, 1-3pm, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington
Free, drop-in kids’ craft session with a wintery “Ski Saturday” theme — ideal for a chilled half-term-ish afternoon without booking faff.
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🎭 Adult Panto: Jack Off The Beanstalk
Sat 21 Feb, 8pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Absolutely not for kids – it’s cheeky, chaotic and designed for a proper laugh-out-loud night.
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🎶 Britpop United
Sat 21 Feb, doors 7pm, Alexander’s Live, Chester
A full-throttle night of Britpop and indie anthems – perfect if your playlist still lives in the 90s.
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🎤 Robin Morgan: Let’s Overshare
Sat 21 Feb, 7:30pm, Garret Theatre (Storyhouse), Chester
Warm, funny stand-up with the kind of stories you instantly want to text your mates about.
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💃 GREASE (Ella Performance Group)
Sat 21 Feb, 7pm, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
Big tunes, big costumes, big “Summer Nights” energy – a full-on, crowd-pleasing production.
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🚀 February Half Term at Jodrell Bank
Sat 21 Feb, daytime, Jodrell Bank, near Macclesfield
If you missed it earlier in the week, Saturday’s a brilliant day to do the trails, shows and hands-on science.
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🌿 Half Term at Dunham Massey
Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, Dunham Massey (National Trust), Altrincham
One of those “everyone sleeps well after” days – walking, wildlife and space to breathe.
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🥾 Healing Through Hiking – Free Hike (Women’s only)
Sun 22 Feb, 10am-2:15pm, Tegg’s Nose car park, Macclesfield
A supportive women-only group walk in Macclesfield Forest — a steady-paced way to get outdoors, clear your head, and meet others doing the same.
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😂 Daniel Foxx: How Lovely
Sun 22 Feb, 7:30pm, Garret Theatre (Storyhouse), Chester
Quick, witty stand-up with great pacing – ideal if you want your Sunday night to feel like a treat.
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🕰️ Sunday Antique & Vintage Market
Sun 22 Feb, 11am-3pm, Knutsford Market Hall, Knutsford
Antiques, vintage, pre-loved and artisan finds indoors – good for a rainy-day mooch and a bargain rummage.
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🏺 Ceramic Phantoms Workshop
Sun 22 Feb, 1-4pm, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
A hands-on creative session in a genuinely lovely setting – make something interesting, not just “a kid craft”.
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🌿 Mini Explorer Club
Tue 24 Feb, 10-11am, Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, Hawarden
Nature-y kids’ club with proper outdoor curiosity vibes – ideal if you want something calmer than soft play.
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🎪 Cirque Enchantment
Wed 25 Feb, time on ticket page, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
A family-friendly circus spectacle with proper “how are they doing that?” moments.
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👶 Mamas at the Marina (with Smile Group)
Wed 25 Feb, 10am-12pm, The WaterFront Café (Aqueduct Marina), Church Minshull (near Nantwich)
A warm, friendly meet-up for mums with a guest chat from Smile Group (perinatal wellbeing support) – plus a cracking waterside setting.
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🎶 Legend: The Music of Bob Marley
Thu 26 Feb, time on ticket page, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
A night of reggae classics and big singalongs – guaranteed mood-lifter.
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🎤 Bye Bye Baby (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute)
Thu 26 Feb, 7:30pm, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
Big harmonies, big hits, and loads of nostalgia – a proper midweek “go on then” night out.
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• Treacle Market (Macclesfield) – Sun 22 Feb | 👉 Details

• Antique & Vintage Market (Knutsford Market Hall) – Sun 22 Feb | 👉 Details

• Chester Vegan Market – Sun 22 Feb | 👉 Details

• Nantwich Artisan Market – Sun 22 Feb | 👉 Details

• UK Pink Floyd Experience – Fri 27 Feb | 👉 Details

• 80s Live – Sat 7 Mar | 👉 Details

• Wilmslow Street Fest – Fri 15 May | 👉 Details

💎 Hidden Gem: Bickley Hall Farm Nature Trail (near Malpas)

If you want proper rural Cheshire without the crowds, head to Bickley Hall Farm – a 210-acre organic working farm and the HQ of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. The best bit: there’s a dedicated nature trail that branches off the Sandstone Trail, so you get a real “mini-adventure” feel without needing to be a hardcore hiker.

Route options

Option A: The Nature Trail loop (easy win)
Do the dedicated nature trail and keep it relaxed – perfect for families or anyone who just wants countryside and quiet.

Option B: Nature Trail + “bonus miles” on the Sandstone Trail
Once you’ve done the trail, hop onto the Sandstone Trail for an out-and-back extension – you’ll get bigger views and that satisfying “we actually went for a proper walk” feeling.

Practical bits

• Parking: yes (on-site per the Trust).

• Dogs: allowed on a lead.

• Grazing animals: yes – expect livestock and stick to paths.

• Location: just outside Malpas (address commonly listed as SY14 8EF).

🔗 Reserve info
🔗 Sandstone Trail overview (if you want to extend the walk)

That’s it for this week.

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