Events Watch


As we get ready to welcome longer days and warmer weather, all the county’s attractions are buzzing into life and throwing open their doors for spring! So… diaries at the ready as it’s time to plan some top family entertainment and make the most of the season to come.


Easter Bank Holiday 20th, 21st & 22nd April


CHESTER FOOD, DRINK & LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival at Chester Racecourse this Easter features over 150 exhibitors, free cooking demonstrations from Simon Rimmer, Matt Tebbutt and Andi Oliver, free cooking classes for adults and children, as well as free BBQ Master Classes. Tickets start from just £8 online and kids under 12 are free, as is your parking. It’s still the best four hours of family fun for under £20 anywhere this Easter! Book online now using discount code Primary20 to save 20%! W: www.chesterfoodanddrink.co.uk


26th-28th April


THOMAS PAYS A VISIT TO LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY


Llangollen Railway is proud to announce that Thomas the Tank Engine will be steaming into the station between the 26th-28th of April. This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas up and down Llangollen Station. You can ride in Rickety and Clarabelle as many times as you like, see Rusty and Dusty, take the Big Steam Engine to Carrog and listen to tales from the story teller. It’s a day your little ones will never forget! Book your tickets online today. W: www.llangollen-railway.co.uk


4th-6th May


ENJOY A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THIS MAY BANK HOLIDAY!


Everyone’s favourite little blue engine steams back to the East Lancashire Railway in May. Join Thomas and friends for a train ride unlike any other, meet The Fat Controller, enjoy performances from Sodor’s cheeky station sweepers, Rusty and Dusty, take part in Thomas themed activities, live scenarios and more! Tickets cost £19.50 per adult, £12 per child (2-17 years), £38 for family (1 adult and 2 children) and £55 for family (2 adults and 2 children). Under 2s are free. Visit the website to book and for more details. W: www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk


Sunday 12th May


FAIRY TALES & TRAILS AT ARLEY HALL & GARDENS To coincide with the release of the new Disney live action movie Aladdin, Arley Hall & Gardens are inviting children to go along in their own fairy tale costumes and explore their magical trails. Follow the genie’s lamp treasure hunt, listen to magical story telling and enjoy the new exciting fairy village. Plant fairy friendly flowers with Gordon the gardener and decorate your own magic carpet biscuits! There is also a buzzing bees trail to explore in the Grove as well as plenty of fun in their Adventure Play Zone, birds of prey displays, face painting and swords and armoury.T: 01565 777 353 W: www.arleyhallandgardens.com


6 SPRING ISSUE 2019 Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/cheshire for thousands more great days out


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