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Easter 2010: Chester Easter School Holidays, Week Two!

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:45:48 +0000

Chester Easter School Holidays 2010 Week Two

Here we present our highlights of the second week of the Easter School Holidays from Directory of Chester.

From 12 April 2010 onwards, there are many things to see and do for the children:

from Easter adventures to Easter Egg Hunts,

places to visit and great days out for the kids…

Enjoy a great Easter Break out and around Cheshire!

Chester Easter | Liverpool Easter | York Easter | Leeds Easter | Newcastle Easter

Date	Event	Location	Description	Venue/Link
29 March 2010 - 14 April 2010	Easter Activities at the Palms	Nantwich	Children's activities inc. Easter arts and crafts, facepainting, Punch and Judy, Charlie Cheesecake and much more. Plus Petwise Zoo on Good Friday.	Stapeley Water Gardens
15 April 2010	Lunchtime Lecture - Summoned by Bells	Knutsford		Tatton Park
15 April 2010	How To... Sow It, Grow It, Eat It!	Chester		Grosvenor Garden Centre
17 April 2010	Watercolours Painting Course - Beginners	Northwich		Arley Hall and Gardens
17 April 2010 - 23 April 2010	Lambing Week at the Farm	Knutsford		Tatton Park
18 April 2010	Sponsored Walk in Aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People	Northwich		Arley Hall and Gardens
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Easter 2010: Chester Easter School Holidays, Week One!

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:43:48 +0000

Chester Easter School Holidays 2010 Week One

Here we present our highlights of the first week of the Easter School Holidays from Directory of Chester.

From Easter Bank Holiday Monday onwards, there are many things to see and do for the children:

from Easter adventures to Easter Egg Hunts,

places to visit and great days out for the kids…

Enjoy a great Easter Break out and around Cheshire!

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Chester Easter | Liverpool Easter | York Easter | Leeds Easter | Newcastle Easter

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Easter 2010: Chester Easter Weekend Bank Holiday Ideas

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:48 +0000

Chester Easter Weekend 2010

Here is Directory of Chester’s selection of Family Activities for Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

From Good Friday to Easter Bank Holiday Monday, there are many things to see and do:

from Easter Egg Hunts to family meals,

places to visit to great days out for the kids…

Enjoy a great weekend out and around Cheshire!

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Chester Easter | Liverpool Easter | York Easter | Leeds Easter | Newcastle Easter

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Cheshire Car Shows 2010: Chester Classic Car Shows and Rally Meetings

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:32 +0000

Cheshire Car Shows 2010: Chester Classic Car Shows and Rally Meetings

Date	Event	Venue	Town
18/04/2010	Sandbach Festival of Transport	Town Centre	Sandbach
03/05/2010	Gawsworth Classic	Gawsworth Hall	Macclesfield
09/05/2010	Festival of 1000 Classic Cars and North West Classic Bike Day	Cholmondeley Castle	Malpas
22/05/2010	Weaver Wander Classic and Sports Car Event	Legends Club	Nantwich
22/05/2010	VSCC Oulton Park Hawthorn Meeting	Oulton Park	Tarporley
29/05/2010 - 31/05/2010	Smallwood Vintage Rally	Newcastle Road	Smallwood
30/05/2010 - 31/05/2010	Cheshire Classic Car and Motorcycle Show	Capesthorne Hall	Macclesfield
30/05/2010	Cheshire Jaguar Day	Capesthorne Hall	Macclesfield
31/05/2010	North West American Car Day	Capesthorne Hall	Macclesfield
05/06/2010 - 06/06/2010	Classic and Performance Car Spectacular	Tatton Park	Knutsford
25/06/2010 - 27/06/2010	Astle Park 1000 Engine Rally (with Classic Cars)	Astle Park	Chelford
26/06/2010 - 27/06/2010	Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally	Rookery Farm	Kelsall
03/07/2010 - 06/07/2010	Stars and Stripes Classic American Car Show	Tatton Park	Knutsford
11/07/2010	Northern BMW Festival	Tatton Park	Knutsford
17/07/2010 - 18/07/2010	The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power	Cholmondeley Castle	Malpas
01/08/2010	Classic Sports Car Sunday	Capesthorne Hall	Macclesfield
01/08/2010	North West Mini Show	Capesthorne Hall	Macclesfield
01/08/2010	Nantwich Transport Festival	Barony Park	Nantwich
08/08/2010	VW North West Car Show	Tatton Park	Knutsford
21/08/2010 - 22/08/2010	Tatton Park Vintage Classic and Sports Car Show	Tatton Park	Knutsford
21/08/2010	Aston Martin Owners Club Racing	Oulton Park	Tarporley
29/08/2010	Cheshire Classic Car and Motorcycle Show	Capesthorne Hall	Macclesfield
05/09/2010	Festival of 1000 Classic Cars and North West Classic Bike Day	Cholmondeley Castle	Malpas

Cheshire Antiques Fairs 2010: Antique and Vintage Fairs

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:12:01 +0000

Cheshire Antiques Fairs 2010: Antique and Vintage Fairs

Date	Event	Venue	Town
01/01/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
08/01/2010 - 10/01/2010	The Cheshire Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair	Tatton Park	Knutsford
10/01/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Park Royal Hotel	Stretton
30/01/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
07/02/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
11/02/2010 - 14/02/2010	Chester Fine Art & Antiques Fair	Chester Racecourse	Chester
14/02/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Park Royal Hotel	Stretton
25/02/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
27/02/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
28/02/2010	Knutsford Antiques and Collectors Fair	Leisure Centre	Knutsford
05/03/2010 - 07/03/2010	The Cheshire Spring Fine Art & Antiques Fair	Tatton Park	Knutsford
14/03/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Park Royal Hotel	Stretton
25/03/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
27/03/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
11/04/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Park Royal Hotel	Stretton
18/04/2010	Vintage Fashion and Textile Fair	Chester Racecourse	Chester
18/04/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
24/04/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
29/04/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
16/05/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
31/05/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
31/05/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
12/06/2010 - 13/06/2010	Oswestry Antiques and Collectors Fair	Park Hall Showgrounds	Oswestry
24/06/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
26/06/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
09/07/2010 - 11/07/2010	Cheshire Summer Fine Art & Antiques Fair	Tatton Park	Knutsford
11/07/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
29/07/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
31/07/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
15/08/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
30/08/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
30/08/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
11/09/2010 - 12/09/2010	Oswestry Antiques and Collectors Fair	Park Hall Showgrounds	Oswestry
24/09/2010 - 26/09/2010	Antiques Fair	Arley Hall	Northwich
24/09/2010 - 26/09/2010	The Cheshire Autumn Fine Art & Antiques Fair	Tatton Park	Knutsford
25/09/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
26/09/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
30/09/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
10/10/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Park Royal Hotel	Stretton
17/10/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
21/10/2010 - 24/10/2010	Chester Fine Art & Antiques Fair	Chester Racecourse	Chester
28/10/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
30/10/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
14/11/2010	Vintage Fashion and Textile Fair	Chester Racecourse	Chester
14/11/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Park Royal Hotel	Stretton
21/11/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Northwich Memorial Hall	Northwich
25/11/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Civic Hall	Nantwich
27/11/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
12/12/2010	Antiques and Collectables Fair	Park Royal Hotel	Stretton
28/12/2010	Chester Antiques and Collectors Fair	Northgate Arena	Chester
07/01/2011 - 09/01/2011	The Cheshire Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair	Tatton Park	Knutsford

Stapeley Water Gardens: Days Out in Cheshire

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:17:45 +0000

Stapeley Water Gardens, Nantwich Cheshire

Stapeley Water Gardens is aÂ place for the whole family to visit, with something for everyone:Â whether you wish to buy some gardening orÂ pond products or just want to enjoy the full array of wonderful gardens, water features and camping equipment on offer.

Having been a leader in the water garden world since theÂ gardens were opened in 1965, Stapeley Water Gardens has built itself a reputation for delivering a superb environment spotted with examples from simple water features to a grand tropical oasis.

What to See at Stapeley Water Gardens

The water gardens are broken down into different sections, these are:

Water Garden Centre
Palms Tropical Oasis
Fish and Pet Centre
Angling Centre
Camping and Outdoor Centre

The Water Garden Centre supplies everything a visitor would need to build their own water feature, and also shows them how to achieve this through practical shows and Stapeleyâ€™s very own water garden.

The Palms Tropical Oasis is where visitors can see dazzling tropical plantlife as well as examples of exotic wildlife such asÂ a family of Meerkats, Poison Dart Frogs, Tarantula, Piranhas and a Caiman Crocodile!

The Fish and Pet Centre caters to all your home pet needs, from bedding to foodstuffs for small animals, dogs, cats and birds. There are also many typesÂ of birds on sale, as well as rabbits, hamsters and the like..

The Angling Centre is a huge 13,000 square foot mega store that many anglers would callÂ heaven, with over 500 types of rods, poles and reels covering all types of fishing, and fishing shelters, chairs, clothing and more.

Stapeley Water Gardens also has a Camping and Outdoor Centre where you can purchase everything needed for a camping trip or outdoor expedition, with all major brands covered. As with all parts of the water gardens, there are plenty of experienced and friendly staff to help you make an informed decision!

Opening Times for Stapeley Water Gardens

Garden, Water Garden, Camping Centre

Summer Opening, Mid March to the beginning of September:
Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 6.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am – 6.00pm

Winter Opening:
Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am – 5.00pm

Angling Centre

Summer Opening, Mid March to the beginning of September:
Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 6.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 8.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am – 6.00pm

Winter Opening:
Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 8.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am – 5.00pm

Palms Tropical Oasis

Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am – 5.00pm
Last entry is 1 hour before closing.

How to FindÂ Stapeley Water Gardens

By Car: you can find Stapeley Water Gardens just off junction 16 of the M6 where the Gardens are signposted.

By Rail: you can arrive at Crewe railway station and get a taxi from there, the taxi rank is outside the railway station and the Gardens are only four miles away.

Address:
Stapeley Water Gardens
London Road
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 7LH

Tel: 01270 623868

Website: Stapeley Water Gardens

29th October | Hallowe’en Murder Mystery Events at Arley Hall

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:33:26 +0000

Enjoy the perfect Spooky Experience at one of Arley Hall’s Halloween Murder Mystery Nights this October.

The evening includes a fantastic meal and costs just Â£38 per person.

Learn more aboutÂ Arley Hall and Gardens, Cheshire

Arley Hall & Gardens

http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com/
Estate Office
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 6NA
Tel: 01565 777353
Fax: 01565 777465

Arley Plant Nursery: 01565 777479
enquiries@arleyhallandgardens.com

Ring Sue Ellams 01565 777353 for further event information

Click here for Arley Hall Opening Times and Admission Prices

10th and 11th December 2010 | Winter Wonderland Party Nights at Arley Hall

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:29:46 +0000

Learn more aboutÂ Arley Hall and Gardens, Cheshire

Arley Hall & Gardens

http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com/

Estate Office

Northwich

Cheshire

CW9 6NA

Tel: 01565 777353

Fax: 01565 777465

Arley Plant Nursery: 01565 777479

enquiries@arleyhallandgardens.com

Ring Sue Ellams 01565 777353 for further event information

Click here for Arley Hall Opening Times and Admission Prices

10th and 11th December 2010 | Christmas Floral Extravaganza at Arley Hall

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:28:05 +0000

Arley Hall & Gardens

http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com/
Estate Office
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 6NA
Tel: 01565 777353
Fax: 01565 777465

Arley Plant Nursery: 01565 777479
enquiries@arleyhallandgardens.com

Ring Sue Ellams 01565 777353 for further event information

Click here for Arley Hall Opening Times and Admission Prices

Antiques Fair | 24th to 26th September 2010 at Arley Hall and Gardens

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:26:15 +0000

If you are ready for some early Christmas Shopping then visit Arley Hall on 24th to 26th September 2010 for a browse around their Autumn Antiques Fair.

The fair will be open from 10am until 5pm and cost Â£5 to enter.

Find more Chester and Cheshire Antiques Fairs

Learn more aboutÂ Arley Hall and Gardens, Cheshire

Arley Hall & Gardens

http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com/

Estate Office

Northwich

Cheshire

CW9 6NA

Tel: 01565 777353

Fax: 01565 777465

Arley Plant Nursery: 01565 777479

enquiries@arleyhallandgardens.com

Ring Sue Ellams 01565 777353 for further event information

Click here for Arley Hall Opening Times and Admission Prices