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Events in Cheshire 2008
Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08
A year-long festival which will celebrate the rich heritage of the gardens and green environment in Cheshire.
yearofgardens08.com
April
During April
Bluebell Weekends at Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield
Bluebell weekends throughout April.
Tel: 01625 861221
April 6th
Spring Plant Fair at Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich
Specialist nurseries elling specimen plants, shrubs, trees, bulbs and more.
Tel: 01565 777353
arleyhallandgardens.com
April 17th 2008
Bollington & Disitrct Horticultural Society
Grow it, pick it, eat it...... at Bollington Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington
Come and learn about vegetables how to grow them, pick them and prepare them for eating. Yvonne and Peter Holden nursery specialist from Lancashire and they will be giving a practical demonstration on growing vegetables for eating. Yvonne and Peter Holden exhibit at most of the North of England shows and their produce comes from their own seeds which they collect, store and sell to the public The evening entitled ''Grow it, pick it, cook it and eat it''. will be a time to learn about the more unusual vegetables and there will be a chance to sample the vegetables ranging from bean-spouts, herbs, salad leaves to vegetables. The cooking demo will also show you how the vegetables could be used in different recipes. Seeds will be on sale so that you can start to propagate the tasty plants yourself.
Tel:01260 271651
Bollington.horticultural@hotmail.com
Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th
The Festival of Transport, Sanbach
Saturday is Carnival Day with entertainment, Garden Festival in Sandbach Park and an array of vehicles across all eras parading on Sunday.
Tel: 01270 766238
Saturday 19th
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Saturday 20th & Sunday 27th
Combermere Bluebell Walks
A woodland walk for two miles through glorious bluebells.
Tel: 01948 662880
combermereabbey.co.uk
Friday 25th (Evening)
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Saturday 26th April – Monday 5th May
The Frodsham Festival of Walks, Frodsham
Various guided walks, long and short distance, through the market town of Frodsham and surrounding areas, including the Sandstone trail.
Tel: 01928 735150
May
May – August 12 noon, Tuesday – Saturday.
Chester Town Crier at the Cross, Chester City Centre
Tel: 01244 311736
May – September
Tatton Park Biennial at Tatton Park, Knutsford
Tel: 08705 134314
tattonpark.org.uk
May – October (Alternate Sundays, 12 noon)
Changing of the Roman Guard
A 2000 year old military ceremony revived in the Fortress of Deva (Chester). Featuring legionaries in full battle gear.
Tel: 01244 402111
Friday 2nd (Evening)
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th
Chester Races – May Festival at Chester Racecourse Enjoy the sport of Kings at Britain’s oldest racecourse. The Festival includes the Totesport Day (7th) and Ladies Day (8th)
Tel: 01244 304600
chester-races.com
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th
The Thundersprint, Northwich
An incredible family spectacular event combining motorcycle racing, a fine food festival, funfair, street entertainment, Spitefire display and more.
Tel: 01928 740498 or 01606 867531
thundersprint.com
Saturday 10th – Sunday 28th September
The Diesel Exhibition at Anson Engine Museum, Poyton
A Celebration of 150 years of Diesel: The story of diesel engine developments with example engines.
Tel: 01625 874426
enginemuseum.org
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th
Marbury Merry Days
Traditional Country Fair
Tel: 01948 663731
Friday 16th – Tuesday 3rd June
Henro 2008 at Lyme Park, Nr Disley, Stockport
An exhibition of paintings by Japanese artist Takumasa Ono whose are is inspired by National Trust properties.
Tel: 01663 762023
Saturday 17th
Chester Regatta
The oldest rowing races in the world.
Tel: 01244 402111
Saturday 17th
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Saturday 17th & Sunday
Arley Horse Trials & Country Fair at Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich
As well as the dressages, show jumping rings and cross country course.
Tel: 01565 777353
arleyhallandgardens.com
Friday 23rd – Monday 26th
Chester Folk Festival, Kelsal
Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, singarounds sessions and craft fair in the village.
Tel: 07005 977045
Friday 23rd – Monday 26th
Audlem Music and Arts Festival, Nr Nantwich
A spectacular weekend for all the family including major music concerts.
Tel: 01270 812125
audlem.org
Sunday 25th May
Eaton Gardens Open Day, Chester
Part of the Duke of Westminster’s Eaton Hall estate are open to the general public to raise money for a host of deserving causes.
Tel: 01244 684400
Friday 30th – Sunday 1st June
The Home & Garden Show at Chester Racecourse
Tel: 01244 663400 ext 320
Saturday 31st – Sunday 1st June
Tabley Game & Country Fair at Tabley House, Knutsford
Tel: 01751 473780
Saturday 31st – Sunday 1st June
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular with Giant Cheshire Auto-jumble at Tatton Park, Knutsford
The 22nd year for the biggest Classic Car Show in the Northwest.
Tel: 01625 374400
tattonpark.org.uk
Saturday 28th June – Saturday 19th July
Mystery Plays 2008
Performed every 5 years, Chester Mystery plays are a treasured part of the NorthWest's cultural heritage. The story of mankind in a series of 'playlets' drawn from the Bible – from Creation to the Day of Judgement.
Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08
A year-long festival which will celebrate the rich heritage of the gardens and green environment in Cheshire.
yearofgardens08.com
During April
Bluebell Weekends at Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield
Bluebell weekends throughout April.
Tel: 01625 861221
April 6th
Spring Plant Fair at Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich
Specialist nurseries elling specimen plants, shrubs, trees, bulbs and more.
Tel: 01565 777353
arleyhallandgardens.com
April 17th 2008
Bollington & Disitrct Horticultural Society
Grow it, pick it, eat it...... at Bollington Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington
Come and learn about vegetables how to grow them, pick them and prepare them for eating. Yvonne and Peter Holden nursery specialist from Lancashire and they will be giving a practical demonstration on growing vegetables for eating. Yvonne and Peter Holden exhibit at most of the North of England shows and their produce comes from their own seeds which they collect, store and sell to the public The evening entitled ''Grow it, pick it, cook it and eat it''. will be a time to learn about the more unusual vegetables and there will be a chance to sample the vegetables ranging from bean-spouts, herbs, salad leaves to vegetables. The cooking demo will also show you how the vegetables could be used in different recipes. Seeds will be on sale so that you can start to propagate the tasty plants yourself.
Tel:01260 271651
Bollington.horticultural@hotmail.com
Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th
The Festival of Transport, Sanbach
Saturday is Carnival Day with entertainment, Garden Festival in Sandbach Park and an array of vehicles across all eras parading on Sunday.
Tel: 01270 766238
Saturday 19th
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Saturday 20th & Sunday 27th
Combermere Bluebell Walks
A woodland walk for two miles through glorious bluebells.
Tel: 01948 662880
combermereabbey.co.uk
Friday 25th (Evening)
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Saturday 26th April – Monday 5th May
The Frodsham Festival of Walks, Frodsham
Various guided walks, long and short distance, through the market town of Frodsham and surrounding areas, including the Sandstone trail.
Tel: 01928 735150
May – August 12 noon, Tuesday – Saturday.
Chester Town Crier at the Cross, Chester City Centre
Tel: 01244 311736
May – September
Tatton Park Biennial at Tatton Park, Knutsford
Tel: 08705 134314
tattonpark.org.uk
May – October (Alternate Sundays, 12 noon)
Changing of the Roman Guard
A 2000 year old military ceremony revived in the Fortress of Deva (Chester). Featuring legionaries in full battle gear.
Tel: 01244 402111
Friday 2nd (Evening)
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th
Chester Races – May Festival at Chester Racecourse Enjoy the sport of Kings at Britain’s oldest racecourse. The Festival includes the Totesport Day (7th) and Ladies Day (8th)
Tel: 01244 304600
chester-races.com
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th
The Thundersprint, Northwich
An incredible family spectacular event combining motorcycle racing, a fine food festival, funfair, street entertainment, Spitefire display and more.
Tel: 01928 740498 or 01606 867531
thundersprint.com
Saturday 10th – Sunday 28th September
The Diesel Exhibition at Anson Engine Museum, Poyton
A Celebration of 150 years of Diesel: The story of diesel engine developments with example engines.
Tel: 01625 874426
enginemuseum.org
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th
Marbury Merry Days
Traditional Country Fair
Tel: 01948 663731
Friday 16th – Tuesday 3rd June
Henro 2008 at Lyme Park, Nr Disley, Stockport
An exhibition of paintings by Japanese artist Takumasa Ono whose are is inspired by National Trust properties.
Tel: 01663 762023
Saturday 17th
Chester Regatta
The oldest rowing races in the world.
Tel: 01244 402111
Saturday 17th
Bangor-on-Dee Races, near Wrexham
Tel: 01244 304610
Saturday 17th & Sunday
Arley Horse Trials & Country Fair at Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich
As well as the dressages, show jumping rings and cross country course.
Tel: 01565 777353
arleyhallandgardens.com
Friday 23rd – Monday 26th
Chester Folk Festival, Kelsal
Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, singarounds sessions and craft fair in the village.
Tel: 07005 977045
Friday 23rd – Monday 26th
Audlem Music and Arts Festival, Nr Nantwich
A spectacular weekend for all the family including major music concerts.
Tel: 01270 812125
audlem.org
Sunday 25th May
Eaton Gardens Open Day, Chester
Part of the Duke of Westminster’s Eaton Hall estate are open to the general public to raise money for a host of deserving causes.
Tel: 01244 684400
Friday 30th – Sunday 1st June
The Home & Garden Show at Chester Racecourse
Tel: 01244 663400 ext 320
Saturday 31st – Sunday 1st June
Tabley Game & Country Fair at Tabley House, Knutsford
Tel: 01751 473780
Saturday 31st – Sunday 1st June
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular with Giant Cheshire Auto-jumble at Tatton Park, Knutsford
The 22nd year for the biggest Classic Car Show in the Northwest.
Tel: 01625 374400
tattonpark.org.uk
Saturday 28th June – Saturday 19th July
Mystery Plays 2008
Performed every 5 years, Chester Mystery plays are a treasured part of the NorthWest's cultural heritage. The story of mankind in a series of 'playlets' drawn from the Bible – from Creation to the Day of Judgement.