Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…
Archives for Cheshire events
Have you seen a Witch Mark?
We’re carrying on with our spooky Halloween theme for Curiosity of the Week, by taking a look at Apotropaic Marks…
Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth
This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…
Bloody battles and loud bangs in Cheshire
For more than 40 years, the troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact a bloody battle that took place in 1643…
Join devils and dragons at the Winter Watch Parade
Join a host of characters including the Lord of Misrule, devils, dragons, Romans, and a group of giant skeletons for the Winter Watch Parade…
Wriggle on down to the World Worm Charming Championships
The 40th annual World Worm Charming Championships will take place on this weekend in Willaston, Cheshire…
Beasts and fools gather for the Midsummer Watch Parade
The Midsummer Watch Parade will take place this weekend in Chester, with mythical beasts, giants and Medieval foolery…
A unique tree ceremony in Cheshire
Appleton Thorn in Cheshire, is the only village in England where the annual Bawming of the Thorn ceremony takes place…
A colourful spectacle of boats in Cheshire this Easter
Get set for a colourful spectacle of boats gathering in Cheshire this Easter, marking the official start of the boating season…
A bloody battle in a historic town
For more than 40 years, the faithful troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact the bloody battle…
Chester’s fantastical Winter Watch Parade
Join a host of characters including the Lord of Misrule, devils, dragons, Romans, a group of giant skeletons and the Skeleton Emperor in Chester as the Winter Watch Parade takes place…
Antic Disposition’s reimagining of Henry V tours historic cathedrals
Antic Disposition’s critically-acclaimed production of Henry V returns to English cathedrals this autumn; marking the centenary of the end of the First World War…
Mythical beasts gather in Chester for the Midsummer Watch Parade
The Midsummer Watch Parade will take place this weekend in Chester, with mythical beasts, giants and Medieval foolery. This 500 year old tradition is one of the oldest and most colourful parades in the country…
World Worm Charming commences in Willaston
The 39th annual World Worm Charming Championships will take place on Saturday 23rd June in Willaston, Cheshire, challenging teams to find the most worms…
A legendary thorn tree is celebrated in Cheshire
Appleton Thorn in Cheshire, is the only village in England where the Bawming of the Thorn ceremony takes place, with the annual decoration of a legendary tree…