School holiday activities
Chester FC Soccer School
- Date: Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Location: Goals Soccer Centre with drop off / pick up at Deva Stadium, CH1 4LT
- Cost: £18 per day
- Ages: 5-15
The Chester FC Soccer School returns this summer, offering five exciting weeks of football development and fun for kids aged 5–15.
Whether your child is just starting out or refining their game, our qualified and experienced coaches will help them stay active, improve their skills, and make new friends.
Our camps start at 10am and finish 3pm with places costing £18 per day. Spaces for each day are limited and early booking is encouraged. If for any reason an event is unable to go ahead or you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund. Children are requested to arrive ready to play in kit and bring appropriate footwear, waterproof jacket, a drink and a packed lunch in a labelled bag or lunchbox.
Trampoline Taster Course
- Wed 30/7 - Fri 1/81.30-2.30 or 2.30-3.30
- Brio Northgate, Victoria Road, Chester, CH2 2AU
- £23.70 for the 3-days
- 8-16 years
- Introduction to trampolining
Friends of Stanney Green Gym
- Starts 17th July, runs through to 2nd October
- 10am - 2pm
- Meeting at the Shops on Alnwick Drive, CH65 9EW
- Free
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Family Circuits (exercise class)
- Tuesday 29th July
- 11-11:45am
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- £5 per adult. Children attend for FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult
- 5+ Years
Wellbeing Walk
- Thursday 31st July
- 10-11am (Refreshments served afterwards)
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- FREE
- ALL ages welcome (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
ChAPS Summer Holiday Club
- Thursday 31st July, 9.30am-4pm at Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, CW8 2DR.
- Prices are £15 per child for a full day and £10 per child for a half day (9.30am-1pm)
- The club is open to autistic individuals aged between 7-15 years old and their siblings.
- ChAPS will also be offering a packed lunch option to all children attending. The cost is £3 per packed lunch and will include a sandwich of choice, crisps, fruit, a piece of cake and a fruit juice.
- Each day will consist of two activities, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with craft, lego, sensory items, games and more available throughout the day. For the full list of activities on offer each day, please contact us.
ChAPS Family Picnic
- Friday 1st August, 11am-1pm at Petty Pool Brew Station, Pool Lane, CW8 2DR.
- There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.
- Come join us for our ChAPS Family Picnic. Bring your blankets, baskets, and big smiles for a joyful time under the sun! Our community picnic is the perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family, and ChAPS Staff. (If in the case of bad weather, the activity will move indoors with the change notified to all attendees).
- ChAPS will be offering a picnic option to all families attending. The cost is £5 per box or £10 for a family box and will include sandwiches of choice, salad, crisps, fruit, pieces of cake and a drink.
Chester Community Family Fun Day
- Date of activity in that week: 30th July 2025
- Time of Activity/Event: 11am - 3pm
- Location, including postcode: Grosvenor Park, Chester, CH1 1QQ
- Cost: Free
- Age Range: Any age
Rainforest theme- healthy hot lunch and activities/crafts
- Friday the 25th July
- 12pm- 3.15pm
- Holy Trinity Church and Hall, Norris Road, CH1 5DZ
- Free
- For families with children/teenagers
Seaside theme-healthy hot lunch and activities/crafts
- Friday the 25th July
- 12pm- 3.15pm
- Holy Trinity Church and Hall, Norris Road, CH1 5DZ
- Free
- For families with children/teenagers
Dinosaur Adventure Live- The Big Jurassic Storm.
- 29th July
- 2pm
- Northwich Memorial Court, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- £16.50
- A brand new Dinosaur Live adventure Show. The mission: find the code hidden deep within the island, reboot the satellite and save the Dinosaurs before it's too late.
Daytime Film Screening - Toy Story
- 30th July
- 11am
- Northwich Memorial Court, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- £5 Adult £3 Child
- PG
- 10% off in the cafe 10am-1pm by showing your film ticket.
Wet and Wild Fun Session
- Monday 13.15 - 14.15
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
- Come along to our fun session with an inflatable in the main pool, toys in the small pool and flume. All swimmers who want to try and run the inflatable you will need to undertake a 50 metre swim test.
Fun and Floats
- Tuesday 13.15, Thursday 13.15 - 14.15, Friday 13.15 - 14.15
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
- Come along to our fun and floats session where floats are in the main pool, toys & floats in the small pool and flume.
Wet and Wild Swim session
- Wed 30 July 13.15 - 14.15
- Brio Northwich, Chesterway, Northwich CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, Family Swim £18.00 (2 adults & 2 children), £26 (2 adults & 4 Children) - Free with a membership.
- Suitable for all ages.
Summer Theme Pool Party
- 29.07.25 13:45-15:15
- Brio Christleton, CH3 7AS
- Adults £6.90, Children £4.20, U3's £1.00 (extra £1 without leisure card)
- All ages
- Fun session in the swimming pool with floats and inflatables for all the family
New non-swimmers age 4+
- 28.07.25 - 03.08.25
- 9.30-10.00am
- Brio Christleton
- £42 for the 5 days
- Age 4+
- Introduction to lessons for children not currently on our learn 2 swim program
Rookie Lifeguard & Sports
- 12.08.25, 13.08.25 & 14.08.25
- 9.30-11.00am in the pool, 11.15am-1.00pm in sports hall
- Brio Christleton
- £15 each dayage 8-12
- Each day will be a rookie lifeguard session, bring a packed lunch followed by sport activities in the sports hall
Musical Theatre Camp
Monday 28th July | 1000-1400 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £30 per child (1 day) | Ages 5-11yrs | Guaranteed fun full of singing, dancing, games, your favourite musicals, arts and crafts and much much more.
Roller Disco
Wednesday | 1615-1730 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £6.90 per child. £2.50 for skate hire | All ages | Get your skates on for a boogie to the latest chart topping music.
Roller Disco
Saturday | 1715-1845 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £6.90 per child. £2.50 for skate hire | All ages | Get your skates on for a boogie to the latest chart topping music.
Swim & Skate
Saturday | 1545-1845 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £10.50 per child. £2.50 for skate hire | All ages | Come and join in this special swim session with the pool inflatable, mats and other pool toys followed by getting your skates on for a boogie to the latest chart topping music.
Pool Party
Sunday | 1530-1630 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £4.20 Junior & £6.90 Adult | All ages | Dive into the pool at the beach pool party - perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
Wet 'n' Wild
Saturday | 1545-1645 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £4.70 Junior & £7.35 Adult | All ages | Come and join in this super fun swim session with the pool inflatable, mats and other pool toys. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Wet 'n' Wild
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 1400-1445 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £4.70 Junior & £7.35 Adult | All ages | Come and join in this super fun swim session with the pool inflatable, mats and other pool toys. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Fun & Floats
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 1300-1345 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £4.70 Junior & £7.35 Adult | All ages | Come along to our fun & floats session! Enjoy big floats, toys, and family fun!
Fun & Floats
Saturday | 1430-1530 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £4.70 Junior & £7.35 Adult | All ages | Come along to our fun & floats session! Enjoy big floats, toys, and family fun!
Booster Swim Lessons
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 1500-1600 | BRIO Neston, Raby Park Rd, CH64 9NQ | £8.40 per child, per session | 4+ years | Looking to improve your child’s swimming ability? Different stage’s available - 30 minutes booster lesson (must already be on our learn 2 swimming lessons).
Toddler session £5 per family on Wednesday mornings 10-12 amAges 0-5 siblings can come along in the holidays. Forest school activities and outdoor crafts. Drinks and snacks included (Holiday sessions 23,30 July and the 6th August)
Bugz and Bunnies CIC
- Toddler session £5 per family on Wednesday mornings 10-12 am
- Ages 0-5 siblings can come along in the holidays.
- Forest school activities and outdoor crafts.
- Drinks and snacks included (Holiday sessions 23,30 July and the 6 th August)
- Clare Peers 07852918518
- bugzandbunnies@yahoo.co.uk
- Or they can message us on Facebook under bugz and Bunnies.
Let's Get Moving
A fun session full of different activities to enjoy with your little one. This session will include music, movement, instruments and some simple sensory play opportunities!
This session is for pre-walkers only.
This session is Free
- Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre - Thursday 24th July at 10.00am - 11.30am
- Blacon Children's Centre - Thursday 31st July at 10.00am- 11:30am
- Over Children's Centre - Thursday 24th July at 9.30am - 11.00am
Let's Make a Splash
Join us for a session full of opportunities to explore water play whilst finding out hints and tips to support your little ones language development.
This session is free.
This session is for children aged 5 and under (siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome)
- Portside Children's Centre - Tuesday 22nd July at 10.00am - 11:30am
- Neston (NCYC) Children's Centre - Tuesday 29th July at 9.30am - 11.00am
- Lache Children's Centre - Thurs 31st July at 1.00pm - 2.15pm
- Wharton Children's Centre - Tuesday 29th July at 1:15pm - 2:45pm
- Victoria Road - Wednesday 23rd July at 1.15pm - 2.45pm
Let's Make Marks
Come and explore a range of messy and sensory activities and find out more about how you can support your child at home as they begin to make marks!
This session is free to attend
This session is for children aged 5 and under (Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome to attend
- Neston (NCYC) Children's Centre - Tuesday 22nd July at 9.30am - 11.00am
- Kingsway Children's Centre - Wednesday 23rd July at 9.30am - 11:00am
- Leftwich Children's Centre - Friday 25th July at 9.30pm -11.00pm
Chester FC Soccer School
- Date: Monday 4th August to Friday 8th August
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Location: Goals Soccer Centre with drop off / pick up at Deva Stadium, CH1 4LT
- Cost: £18 per day
- Ages: 5-15
The Chester FC Soccer School returns this summer, offering five exciting weeks of football development and fun for kids aged 5–15.
Whether your child is just starting out or refining their game, our qualified and experienced coaches will help them stay active, improve their skills, and make new friends.
Our camps start at 10am and finish 3pm with places costing £18 per day. Spaces for each day are limited and early booking is encouraged. If for any reason an event is unable to go ahead or you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund. Children are requested to arrive ready to play in kit and bring appropriate footwear, waterproof jacket, a drink and a packed lunch in a labelled bag or lunchbox.
SEND Inclusive Kids Multi-Sports & Pool Play
- Wednesday - Pool Play 10.30-11.30am Multi Sports & activities 12.30-1.30pm
- £4.70 per session
- EPSV, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port,CH65 9LB
- Ages 5-17
- All children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are also able to attend.
Friends of Stanney Green Gym
- Starts 17th July, runs through to 2nd October
- 10am - 2pm
- Meeting at the Shops on Alnwick Drive, CH65 9EW
- Free
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Family Circuits (exercise class)
- Tuesday 5th August
- 11-11:45am
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- £5 per adult. Children attend for FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult
- 5+ Years
Wellbeing Walk
- Thursday 7th August
- 10-11am (Refreshments served afterwards)
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- FREE
- ALL ages welcome (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Firm & Burn (exercise class)
- Thursday 7th August
- 1:30-2pm
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- £5 per adult. Children attend for FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult
- 7+ Years
A fun filled week of creativity, fun and friendship.
Work with Matt Baker and team in the creating a new play with music. During the week participants will build a sense of ensemble through games and warm up activities, they will help to write songs, create scenes and dance and rehearse their new piece in an environment of fun and hard work.
- No previous experience required, just enthusiasm and commitment.
- Bring a packed lunch. Drinks and biscuits will be provided.
- Monday 4 - Friday 8 August
- 9.30 – 3.30pm with a performance at 2pm on the Friday
St Thomas’ Church,
Parkgate Road CH1 4AG
Parking available and wheelchair accessible.
Cost for whole project £120 with concessions for siblings and financial hardship.
Talk to Julie on 07747110933 or for more information please email Matt and Julie enquiries@theatreinthequarter.co.uk
Topsy Turvy Festival
- 7-10th August, 11am-5pm each day,
- Theatre Porto, Whitby Park, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. CH65 6QY,
- Free - some pay what you like options, all ages, family friendly.
- This is a family friendly theatre and arts festival with performance, workshops, walk about activity and music for all to enjoy at Theatre Porto.
- All details on the link here https://theatreporto.org/topsyturvy25/
ChAPS Summer Holiday Club.
- Thursday 7th August, 9.30-4pm at Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, CW8 2DR.
- Prices are £15 per child for a full day and £10 per child for a half day (9.30am-1pm
The club is open to autistic individuals aged between 7-15 years old and their siblings.
ChAPS will also be offering a packed lunch option to all children attending. The cost is £3 per packed lunch and will include a sandwich of choice, crisps, fruit, a piece of cake and a fruit juice.
Each day will consist of two activities, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with craft, lego, sensory items, games and more available throughout the day. For the full list of activities on offer each day, please contact us.
ChAPS Family Picnic
- Friday 8th August, 11am-1pm at Walton Hall Gardens, Warrington, WA4 6SN.
- There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Come join us for our ChAPS Family Picnic. Bring your blankets, baskets, and big smiles for a joyful time under the sun! Our community picnic is the perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family, and ChAPS Staff. (If in the case of bad weather, the activity will move indoors with the change notified to all attendees).
ChAPS will be offering a picnic option to all families attending. The cost is £5 per box or £10 for a family box and will include sandwiches of choice, salad, crisps, fruit, pieces of cake and a drink.
Making model boats
- Wednesday 6th August 2025
- 11am - 12pm & 12pm - 1pm
- Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- £5 per session, booking is necessary, please call 01606 271646
Making natural dyes
- Friday 8th August 2025
- 11am-12pm & 12pm-1pm
- Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- £5 per session, booking is essential, please call 01606 275066
Build and decorate your own 3D castle
- 6th & 7th August 2025
- 10:30am - 3:30pm
- Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- FREE - Just drop in
Create a 'Bottom of the Sea' diorama
- 7th & 8th August 2025
- 10:30am - 3:30pm
- Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- FREE - Just drop in
Topsy Turvy 25
Theatre Porto’s brilliant fun-filled, outdoor arts celebration returns to Whitby Park in Ellesmere Port this Summer!
Get ready for an inspiring Topsy Turvy 25, a weekend of imaginative and awe-inspiring performances and special events put together especially for children, young people and local families.
- Thursday 7th August
Launch of our 2025 children’s art installation, ‘As colourful as a box of Surprises’ & Lego Party!
- Friday 8th August
Foolish Fables – young company / Dinosaurs and other poems / Puppetry / Divination tent / Dance drop-in / crafting and more…
- Saturday 9th August
Hobby Horse Course / Bird Cage Stage – Queen of Hearts / Walkabout puppets / You gig – live music / Sketch Club / Family BBQ* / DJ sets on the sun terrace / Oranj Son and more…
- Sunday 10th August
Wizard and the Mechanic / Monster Disco / Capoeira drop-in / Crafting / Pizza*, Drinks & Live music / Family BBQ and more…
*Please note: The Family BBQ will now take place on Saturday 9th August. Sunday will feature pizza, drinks and live music to close the weekend in style!
‘Topsy Turvy 25’ promises to be a unique celebration of creativity and community. Join us for a weekend of wonder and excitement!
General admission is FREE, some indoor performances will be ticketed, and there will be a variety of ‘Pay What You Like’ options. Café at Theatre Porto is open daily. Supported visits available for access needs. We can’t wait to see you at #TopsyTurvy25!
Further Information
- Earlybird Weekend Passes – Now Available
- Individual Show Tickets – Coming Soon
- Press Release – Save the Date: Theatre Porto Topsy Turvy 25
About Weekend Passes
All our Weekend Passes are Pay What You Like – meaning you choose how much to pay
The Weekend Pass includes all events except some ticketed performances in the indoor theatre spaces
Tickets for some performances inside the theatre need booking in addition to the Weekend Pass
If you live in CH65 or CH66 postcodes: You’re eligible for a completely free Weekend Pass. Just select the CH65/66 Weekend Pass option when booking. No questions asked — it’s here to make sure local residents can take part with no barriers.
If you live outside CH65/66: You can still get a Weekend Pass on a Pay What You Like basis, with a minimum contribution of £1. This helps us keep the event sustainable while still welcoming everyone.
We recommend booking in advance to guarantee your place.
Ellesmere Port Community Connect Family Fun Day
- Date of activity in that week: 6th August 2025
- Time of Activity/Event: 11am - 3pm
- Location, including postcode: Whitby Park, Stanney Ln, Ellesmere Port CH65 9AQ
- Cost -Free
- Age Range: Any age
Storyworld theme-healthy hot lunch and activities/crafts
- Friday the 25th July
- 12pm- 3.15pm
- Holy Trinity Church and Hall, Norris Road, CH1 5DZ
- Free
- For families with children/teenagers
Wet and Wild Fun Session
- Monday 13.15 - 14.15
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
Come along to our fun session with an inflatable in the main pool, toys in the small pool and flume. All swimmers who want to try and run the inflatable you will need to undertake a 50 metre swim test.
Fun and Floats
- Tuesday 13.15, Thursday 13.15 - 14.15, Friday 13.15 - 14.15
- Northwich Memorial Court, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
- Come along to our fun and floats session where floats are in the main pool, toys & floats in the small pool and flume.
Flamingo Pool Party
- Friday 8th August13.15 - 14.15
- Brio Northwich, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- Cost £6.90, £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family Swim £18 (2 adults & 2 Children), £26.00 (2 adults & 4 children).
- Any age.
Wet and Wild Swim session
- Wed 6 August 2025 13.15 - 14.15
- Brio Northwich, Chesterway, Northwich CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, Family Swim £18.00 (2 adults & 2 children), £26 (2 adults & 4 Children) - Free with a membership.
- Suitable for all ages.
Let's Get Moving
A fun session full of different activities to enjoy with your little one. This session will include music, movement, instruments and some simple sensory play opportunities!
This session is for pre-walkers only.
This session is Free
- Portside Children's Centre - Friday 8th August at 10.00am - 11:30am
- Lache Children's Centre - Wednesday 6th August - 1.00pm- 2.15pm
- Wharton Children's Centre - Tuesday 5th August at 1.15pm - 2:45pm
Let's Make a Splash
Join us for a session full of opportunities to explore water play whilst finding out hints and tips to support your little ones language development.
This session is free.
This session is for children aged 5 and under (siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome)
- Kingsway Children's Centre - Wednesday 6th August at 9.30am - 11.00am
- Frodsham Children's Centre - Friday 8th August at 9.30am - 11.00am
- Leftwich Children's Centre - Friday 8th August at 9.30am - 11.00am
Let's Make Marks
Come and explore a range of messy and sensory activities and find out more about how you can support your child at home as they begin to make marks!
This session is free to attend
This session is for children aged 5 and under (Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome to attend
- Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre - Thursday 7th August at 10.00am - 11.30am
- Lache Children's Centre - Wed 20th August at 1.00pm - 2.15pm
- Over Children's Centre - Tuesday 5th August - 9.30am - 11.00am
- Victoria Road Children's Centre - Wednesday 6th August - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
SEND session
- Date: 6/8/25
- Time of Activity/Event - 2.30pm-3.30pm
- Location, including postcode- Winsford Lifestyle Centre CW7 1AD
- Cost - Is your provision free, or if a cost please put amount below for the activity/event. £4.20 Junior/ £6.70 Adult( with a leisure card)
- Age Range:-All ages
Description- Aimed at Children with Autism and sensory needs. A reduced noise session. No music, radio turned down, no whistles blown. Sensory floats are also available in the pool.
Chester FC Soccer School
- Date: Monday 11th August to Friday 15th August
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Location: Goals Soccer Centre with drop off / pick up at Deva Stadium, CH1 4LT
- Cost: £18 per day
- Ages: 5-15
The Chester FC Soccer School returns this summer, offering five exciting weeks of football development and fun for kids aged 5–15.
Whether your child is just starting out or refining their game, our qualified and experienced coaches will help them stay active, improve their skills, and make new friends.
Our camps start at 10am and finish 3pm with places costing £18 per day. Spaces for each day are limited and early booking is encouraged. If for any reason an event is unable to go ahead or you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund. Children are requested to arrive ready to play in kit and bring appropriate footwear, waterproof jacket, a drink and a packed lunch in a labelled bag or lunchbox.
SEND Inclusive Kids Multi-Sports & Pool Play
- Wednesday - Pool Play 10.30-11.30am Multi Sports & activities 12.30-1.30pm
- £4.70 per session
- EPSV, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port,CH65 9LB
- Ages 5-17
- All children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are also able to attend.
Friends of Stanney Green Gym
- Starts 17th July, runs through to 2nd October
- 10am - 2pm
- Meeting at the Shops on Alnwick Drive, CH65 9EW
- Free
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Firm & Burn (exercise class)
- Tuesday 12th August
- 10:30-11am
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- £5 per adult. Children attend for FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult
- 7+ Years
Wellbeing Walk
- Thursday 7th August
- 10-11am (Refreshments served afterwards)
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- FREE
- ALL ages welcome (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Zumba
- Thursday 14th August
- 3:30-4pm
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- £5 per adult. Children attend for FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult
- 7+ Years
ChAPS Summer Holiday Club.
- Thursday 14th August, 9.30-4pm at Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, CW8 2DR.
- Prices are £15 per child for a full day and £10 per child for a half day (9.30am-1pm)
The club is open to autistic individuals aged between 7-15 years old and their siblings.
ChAPS will also be offering a packed lunch option to all children attending. The cost is £3 per packed lunch and will include a sandwich of choice, crisps, fruit, a piece of cake and a fruit juice.
Each day will consist of two activities, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with craft, lego, sensory items, games and more available throughout the day. For the full list of activities on offer each day, please contact us.
ChAPS Family Picnic
- Friday 15th August, 11am-1pm at Sandy Lane Park and Aqua Park, Chester, CH3 5UL.
- There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Come join us for our ChAPS Family Picnic. Bring your blankets, baskets, and big smiles for a joyful time under the sun! Our community picnic is the perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family, and ChAPS Staff. (If in the case of bad weather, the activity will move indoors with the change notified to all attendees).
ChAPS will be offering a picnic option to all families attending. The cost is £5 per box or £10 for a family box and will include sandwiches of choice, salad, crisps, fruit, pieces of cake and a drink.
Exploring Acids and Alkalis
- Wednesday 13th August 2025
- 11am - 12pm & 12pm - 1pm
- Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- £5 per session, booking is necessary, please call 01606 271646
Exploring plastics
- Friday 15th August 2025
- 11am-12pm & 12pm-1pm
- Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- £5 per session, booking is essential, please call 01606 275066
Create your own piece of 'Seascape Art'
- 13th & 14th August 2025
- 10:30am - 3:30pmLion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- FREE - Just drop in
Create a piece of mosaic art
- 14th & 15th August 2025
- 10:30am - 3:30pm
- Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- FREE - Just drop in
Music Fun theme-healthy hot lunch and activities/crafts
- Friday the 25th July
- 12pm- 3.15pm
- Holy Trinity Church and Hall, Norris Road, CH1 5DZ
- FreeFor families with children/teenagers
Daytime Film Screening - Moana
12th August11amNorthwich Memorial Court, Northwich, CW9 5QJ£5 Adult £3 ChildPG10% off in the cafe 10am-1pm by showing your film ticket.
Wet and Wild Fun Session
- Monday 13.15 - 14.15
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
Come along to our fun session with an inflatable in the main pool, toys in the small pool and flume. All swimmers who want to try and run the inflatable you will need to undertake a 50 metre swim test.
Fun and Floats
- Tuesday 13.15, Thursday 13.15 - 14.15, Friday 13.15 - 14.15
- Northwich Memorial Court, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
Come along to our fun and floats session where floats are in the main pool, toys & floats in the small pool and flume.
Wet and Wild Swim session
- Wed 13 August 2025
- 13.15 - 14.15
- Brio Northwich, Chesterway, Northwich CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, Family Swim £18.00 (2 adults & 2 children), £26 (2 adults & 4 Children) - Free with a membership.
- Suitable for all ages.
SEND fun swim & sports
- 11.08.25
- 9.30-10.30am in the pool, 11.00am-12.30 in the sports hall
- Brio Christleton
- £6.90
- Age under 12's
Fun swim in the pool, bring a packed lunch and then variety of sport activities in the sports hall. Must attend with a parent, guardian or carer.
Sen session
- Mon 11th August 1-3 pm
- Ages 4-16 outdoor crafts, forest school activities and snacks and drinks included.
- Free session
- Clare Peers 07852918518
- bugzandbunnies@yahoo.co.uk
- Or they can message us on Facebook under bugz and Bunnies.
Chester FC Soccer School
- Date: Monday 18th August to Friday 22nd August
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Location: Goals Soccer Centre with drop off / pick up at Deva Stadium, CH1 4LT
- Cost: £18 per day
- Ages: 5-15
The Chester FC Soccer School returns this summer, offering five exciting weeks of football development and fun for kids aged 5–15.
Whether your child is just starting out or refining their game, our qualified and experienced coaches will help them stay active, improve their skills, and make new friends.
Our camps start at 10am and finish 3pm with places costing £18 per day. Spaces for each day are limited and early booking is encouraged. If for any reason an event is unable to go ahead or you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund. Children are requested to arrive ready to play in kit and bring appropriate footwear, waterproof jacket, a drink and a packed lunch in a labelled bag or lunchbox.
Trampoline Taster Course
- Wed 20/8 - Fri 22/8
- 1.30-2.30 or 2.30-3.30
- Brio Northgate, Victoria Road, Chester, CH2 2AU
- £23.70 for the 3-days
- 8-16 years
- Introduction to trampolining.
SEND Inclusive Kids Multi-Sports & Pool Play
- Wednesday - Pool Play 10.30-11.30am Multi Sports & activities 12.30-1.30pm
- £4.70 per session
- EPSV, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port,CH65 9LB
- Ages 5-17
- All children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are also able to attend.
Friends of Stanney Green Gym
- Starts 17th July, runs through to 2nd October
- 10am - 2pm
- Meeting at the Shops on Alnwick Drive, CH65 9EW
- Free
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Family Circuits (exercise class)
Tuesday 19th August
10:30-11:15am
King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
£5 per adult. Children attend for FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult
5+ Years
Wellbeing Walk
Thursday 21st August
10-11am (Refreshments served afterwards)
King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
FREE
ALL ages welcome (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
ChAPS Summer Holiday Club.
- Thursday 21st August, 9.30-4pm at Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, CW8 2DR.
- Prices are £15 per child for a full day and £10 per child for a half day (9.30am-1pm)
The club is open to autistic individuals aged between 7-15 years old and their siblings.
ChAPS will also be offering a packed lunch option to all children attending. The cost is £3 per packed lunch and will include a sandwich of choice, crisps, fruit, a piece of cake and a fruit juice.
Each day will consist of two activities, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with craft, lego, sensory items, games and more available throughout the day. For the full list of activities on offer each day, please contact us.
ChAPS Family Picnic
- Friday 22nd August, 11am-1pm at Castle Park, Frodsham, WA6 6DG.
- There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Come join us for our ChAPS Family Picnic. Bring your blankets, baskets, and big smiles for a joyful time under the sun! Our community picnic is the perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family, and ChAPS Staff. (If in the case of bad weather, the activity will move indoors with the change notified to all attendees).
ChAPS will be offering a picnic option to all families attending. The cost is £5 per box or £10 for a family box and will include sandwiches of choice, salad, crisps, fruit, pieces of cake and a drink.
Making electric circuits
- Wednesday 20th August 2025
- 11am - 12pm & 12pm - 1pm
- Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- £5 per session, booking is necessary, please call 01606 271646
Slime making
- Friday 22nd August 2025
- 11am-12pm & 12pm-1pm
- Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- £5 per session, booking is essential, please call 01606 275066
Design a holiday outfit, and a travel case to put it in
- 20th & 21st August 2025
- 10:30am - 3:30pm
- Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- FREE - Just drop in
Make a masquerade mask
- 21st & 22nd August 2025
- 10:30am - 3:30pm
- Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- FREE - Just drop in
Daytime Film Screening - Frozen
- 20th August
- 11amNorthwich Memorial Court, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- £5 Adult £3 Child
- PG
- 10% off in the cafe 10am-1pm by showing your film ticket.
Wet and Wild Fun Session
- Monday 13.15 - 14.15
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
Come along to our fun session with an inflatable in the main pool, toys in the small pool and flume. All swimmers who want to try and run the inflatable you will need to undertake a 50 metre swim test.
Fun and Floats
- Tuesday 13.15, Thursday 13.15 - 14.15, Friday 13.15 - 14.15
- Northwich Memorial Court, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
Come along to our fun and floats session where floats are in the main pool, toys & floats in the small pool and flume.
Flamingo Pool Party
- Friday 22nd August
- 13.15 - 14.15Brio Northwich, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- Cost £6.90, £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family Swim £18 (2 adults & 2 Children), £26.00 (2 adults & 4 children).
- Any age.
Wet and Wild Swim session
- Wed 20 August 2025
- 13.15 - 14.15Brio Northwich, Chesterway, Northwich CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, Family Swim £18.00 (2 adults & 2 children), £26 (2 adults & 4 Children) - Free with a membership.
- Suitable for all ages.
Summer Theme Pool Party
- 20.08.25
- 13:45-15:15
- Brio Christleton, CH3 7AS
- Adults £6.90, Children £4.20, U3's £1.00 (extra £1 without leisure card)
- All ages
- Fun session in the swimming pool with floats and inflatables for all the family
Let's Get Moving
A fun session full of different activities to enjoy with your little one. This session will include music, movement, instruments and some simple sensory play opportunities!
This session is for pre-walkers only.
This session is Free
- Frodsham Children's Centre - Friday 22nd August at 9.30am - 11.00am
- Leftwich Children's Centre - Friday 22nd August at 9.30am - 11.00am
- Victoria Road Children's Centre - Wednesday 20th August - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
Let's Make Marks
Come and explore a range of messy and sensory activities and find out more about how you can support your child at home as they begin to make marks!
This session is free to attend
This session is for children aged 5 and under (Siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome to attend
- Portside Children's Centre - Friday 22nd August at 10.00am - 11.30am
- Lache Children's Centre - Wed 20th August at 1.00pm - 2.15pm
SEND
- 20/8/25
- 2.30pm-3.30pm
- Winsford Lifestyle Centre CW7 1AD
- £4.20 Junior/ £6.70 Adult( with a leisure card)
- Age Range:-All ages
Aimed at Children with Autism and sensory needs. A reduced noise session. No music, radio turned down, no whistles blown. Sensory floats are also available in the pool.
Chester FC Soccer School
- Date: Monday 26th August to Friday 29th August
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Location: Goals Soccer Centre with drop off / pick up at Deva Stadium, CH1 4LT
- Cost: £18 per day
- Ages: 5-15
The Chester FC Soccer School returns this summer, offering five exciting weeks of football development and fun for kids aged 5–15.
Whether your child is just starting out or refining their game, our qualified and experienced coaches will help them stay active, improve their skills, and make new friends.
Our camps start at 10am and finish 3pm with places costing £18 per day. Spaces for each day are limited and early booking is encouraged. If for any reason an event is unable to go ahead or you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund. Children are requested to arrive ready to play in kit and bring appropriate footwear, waterproof jacket, a drink and a packed lunch in a labelled bag or lunchbox.
SEND Inclusive Kids Multi-Sports & Pool Play
- Wednesday - Pool Play 10.30-11.30am Multi Sports & activities 12.30-1.30pm
- £4.70 per session
- EPSV, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port,CH65 9LB
- Ages 5-17
- All children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are also able to attend.
Friends of Stanney Green Gym
- Starts 17th July, runs through to 2nd October
- 10am - 2pm
- Meeting at the Shops on Alnwick Drive, CH65 9EW
- Free
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Zumba
- Thursday 28th August
- 3-3:30pm
- King George V Sports Hub, Blacon. CH1 5BD
- £5 per adult.
- Children attend for FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult
- 7+ Years
ChAPS Summer Holiday Club.
- Thursday 28th August, 9.30-4pm at Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, CW8 2DR.
- Prices are £15 per child for a full day and £10 per child for a half day (9.30am-1pm)
The club is open to autistic individuals aged between 7-15 years old and their siblings.
ChAPS will also be offering a packed lunch option to all children attending. The cost is £3 per packed lunch and will include a sandwich of choice, crisps, fruit, a piece of cake and a fruit juice.
Each day will consist of two activities, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with craft, lego, sensory items, games and more available throughout the day. For the full list of activities on offer each day, please contact us.
ChAPS Family Picnic
- Friday 29th August, 11am-1pm at Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY.
- There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Come join us for our ChAPS Family Picnic. Bring your blankets, baskets, and big smiles for a joyful time under the sun! Our community picnic is the perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family, and ChAPS Staff. (If in the case of bad weather, the activity will move indoors with the change notified to all attendees).
ChAPS will be offering a picnic option to all families attending. The cost is £5 per box or £10 for a family box and will include sandwiches of choice, salad, crisps, fruit, pieces of cake and a drink.
Making bird feeders
- Wednesday 27th August 2025
- 11am - 12pm & 12pm - 1pm Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- £5 per session, booking is necessary, please call 01606 271646
Fossil casting
- Friday 29th August 2025
- 11am-12pm & 12pm-1pmLion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- £5 per session, booking is essential, please call 01606 275066
Handprint Superhero Art
- 27th & 28th August 202510:30am - 3:30pm
- Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
- FREE - Just drop in
Build a 3D dinosaur & decorate it
- 28th & 29th August 2025
- 10:30am - 3:30pmWeaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
- FREE - Just drop in
Fun and Floats
- Tuesday 13.15, Thursday 13.15 - 14.15, Friday 13.15 - 14.15
- Northwich Memorial Court, Chesterway, Northwich, CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, under 3 £1.00 Family swim £18 (2 adults 2 children), £26 (2 Adults & 4 children) Cost with a Leisure Card.
- Ages - Any age.
Come along to our fun and floats session where floats are in the main pool, toys & floats in the small pool and flume.
Wet and Wild Swim session
- Wed 27 August 2025
- 13.15 - 14.15Brio Northwich, Chesterway, Northwich CW9 5QJ
- Adult £6.90, Junior £4.20, Family Swim £18.00 (2 adults & 2 children), £26 (2 adults & 4 Children) - Free with a membership.
- Suitable for all ages.
New non-swimmers age 4+
- 26.08.25 - 29.08.259.00-9.30am
- Brio Christleton
- £42 for the 5 daysage 4+
- Introduction to lessons for children not currently on our learn 2 swim program
Wharton Children's Centre
- Tuesday 26th August - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- https://www.startingwell.org.uk/one-off-events
SEND
- 27/8/25
- 2.30pm-3.30pm
- Winsford Lifestyle Centre CW7 1AD
- £4.20 Junior/ £6.70 Adult( with a leisure card)
- Age Range:-All ages
Description- Aimed at Children with Autism and sensory needs. A reduced noise session. No music, radio turned down, no whistles blown. Sensory floats are also available in the pool.
Friends of Stanney Green Gym
- Starts 17th July, runs through to 2nd October
- 10am - 2pm
- Meeting at the Shops on Alnwick Drive, CH65 9EW
- Free
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Summer Holidays for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Library events
Details of all the events being run by our libraries teams.
Resources for the holidays
There is a wide range of support available to you as parents across the borough.
Fun for all at Brio Leisure
Find out what Brio Leisure has to offer over the school holidays.
Museums
An action-packed activity programme for all the family during the October half term.