Family events North West August 2025
There’s always plenty on for families across North West England for families so I’ve rounded them up into this guide. These are the best family events North West August 2025. They include lots of farm visits, family theatre and so much more. Find more Family events North West here.
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Why not get lost in a maze this summer? Find all the Maize maze North West here.
What’s on for families in Manchester August 2025
If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the school holidays then head over here – Things to do in Manchester summer holidays
Free SmileyWorld® Art Trail Stockport, Stockport Town Centre. 4th July – 15th September 2025. Full details here – SmileyWorld® Art Trail Stockport – Totally Stockport
Operation Ouch! Brains, bogies and you! The Science and Industry Museum. 14th February 2025 – 4th January 2026. Find out more here – Operation Ouch
From here to there, Children’s house tour at Dunham Massey NT. 10th March – 2nd November 2025. Full details here – From Here to There: a tour for children | National Trust
Guess How Much I Love You garden trail. RHS Bridgewater. 15th February until the end of 2025. Find out more here – RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS
Alice in Wonderland. Z-Arts. From 5th April 2025. Book here – Adventures in Wonderland – Z-arts
Summer of play. Dunham Massey. 20th June – 7th September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust
The great woodland adventure. RHS Bridgewater. 23rd July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer holiday fun | RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS
Playtime at The Whitworth, selected dates throughout August 2025. Find out more here – PLAYTIME
Lego Summer of play, Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester. 12th July – 7th September 2025. Find out more here – * Lego Summer of play
Big summer blow out. Cockfields farm. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Buy Big Summer Blow Out Tickets
Angry Birds, Sea Life Manchester. 9th – 31st August 2025. Book here – * Sea life Man
Farm Fest. Reddish Vale Farm. 1st – 10th August 2025. Book here – Farm Fest – Reddish Vale Farm
Heaton Park Food & drink festival. 2nd – 3rd August 2025. Book here – Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival
Free Haphazard 2025, Z-arts. 2nd August 2025. Full details here – Haphazard 2025 – Z-arts
Day out with Thomas at East Lancashire Railway. 2nd & 3rd August 2025. Book here – * Day out with Thomas
Big summer blow out sunset parites. Cockfields farm. 2nd, 9th and 16th August 2025. Book here – Sunset Parties
National Festival Carnival, Bramhall Park 3rd August 2025. Book here – Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club
A squash and a squeeze. The Lowry. 5th – 24th August 2025. Book here * A squash and a squeeze
Free National Play day. Z-Arts. 6th August 2025. Full details here – National Play Day – Z-arts
Travel to Wonderland, East Lancashire Railway. 8th August 2025. Book here – * Travel to Wonderland
Magic of Thailand Festival. Platt Fields Park. 9th – 10th August 2025. Book here – Magic of Thailand Festival in Manchester | Platt Fields Park
Free Summer of Stories – Week 3: Magical Creatures. Z-arts. 12th – 16th August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Stories – Week 3: Magical Creatures – Z-arts
Wildlife Superheroes at The Hive. 14th August 2025. Book here – Wildlife Superheroes at The Hive
The wizarding adventure at East Lancashire Railway. 14th August 2025. Book here – * The Wizarding Adventure
Villain Academy at East Lancashire Railway. 15th August 2025. Book here – * Villain Academy
Horrible histories, Stockport Plaza. 17th August 2024. Book here – * Horrible histories
The little mermaid, Victoria Hall, Bolton. 17th – 24th August 2025. Book here – The Little Mermaid at The Victoria Hall
Hale Barns Carnival. 19th – 20th August 2025. Full details here – Hale Barns Carnival
The Miss Rachel experience, Victoria Hall, Bolton. 19th August 2025. Book here – Theatre Events at The Victoria Hall
Free Summer of Stories – Week 4: Hares & Rabbits. Z-arts. 19th – 23rd August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Stories – Week 4: Hares & Rabbits – Z-arts
Peppa Pig Family Fun Day at East Lancashire Railway. 21st – 22nd August 2025. Book here – * Peppa Pig
Festa Italia. Cathedral gardens Manchester. 22nd – 24th August 2025. Full details here – Festa Italiana
Bluey and Bingo, Reddish Vale Farm. 23rd – 24th August 2025. Book here – Bluey & Bingo – Reddish Vale Farm
CBeebies house party live. The Lowry. 28th – 31st August 2025. Book here * CBeebies House Party Live
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. Z-arts. 29th – 30th August 2025. Book here – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr – Z-arts
Sunflower Maze at Dunham Massey Ice Cream farm. The date is to be confirmed but is expected to be late July. Keep an eye on Facebook here.
What’s on for families in Cheshire August 2025
If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the school holidays then head over here – Things to do in Cheshire summer holidays
Stick Man trail at Delamere Forest. 5th February 2025 – January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails
Wandering Wolves. Little Moreton Hall. 12th February – 2nd November 2025. Full details here – Wandering Wolves | National Trust
We’re going on a bear hunt, Tatton Park. 19th July – 7th September 2025. Find out more here – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Summer farm adventures, Tatton park farm. 22nd July – 22nd August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Adventure at the Farm
Summer of play, Quarry Bank Mill. 19th July – 1st September 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Play
Summer of play, Lyme Park. 18 July – 7 September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Lyme | National Trust
Summer of play at Hare Hill. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play: Water Wonders Trail | National Trust
Summer of fun and games at Beeston Castle. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Fun and Games at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park | English Heritage
Summer at Jodrell Bank. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Find full details and book here – Summer at Jodrell! – Jodrell Bank
Horrible histories, Crewe Lyceum. 1st August 2025. Book here – Book Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians tickets | Lyceum Theatre Crewe
After glow, Chester Zoo. 1st – 17th August 2025. Find out more here – Afterglow
The Koala who could, Storyhouse. 1st – 3rd August 2025. Book here – The Koala Who Could | Storyhouse
Family fun day, Chester races. 3rd August 2025. Full details here – Family Fun Day – Racing – Chester Racecourse
In the park: Free Rhymetime, Grosvenor Park. 5th – 26th August 2025. Selected dates. Full details here – In The Park: Rhymetime
In the park: free Family crafts. Grosvenor Park. 5th – 26th August 2025. Selected dates. Full details here – In The Park: Family Crafts
Meet the longhorns. 6th August 2025. Book here – Meet the Longhorns
In the park: Free Animal Takeover. Grosvenor Park. 7th August 2025. Free but booking required. Full details here – In the Park: Animals Takeover | Storyhouse
Medieval weekend, Norton Priory. 9th & 10th August 2025. Full details here – Medieval Weekend – Norton Priory Museum and Gardens – Art Tickets
Wilmslow Bioblitz. 9th August 2025. Full details here – Wilmslow Bioblitz
Macclesfield Bioblitz, Riverside park. 10th August 2024. Full details here – Macclesfield Bioblitz 2024
In the park: Free Face Painting. Grosvenor Park. 14th August 2025. Full details here – In the Park: Face Painting | Storyhouse
Tudor Life Workshop. Tatton Park. 15th August 2025. Book here – Tudor Life Workshop
Once Upon a Time. Tatton Park. 15th August 2025. Book here – Once Upon a Time
Folksy Theatre present: Twelfth Night. 17th August 2025. Book here – Folksy Theatre present: Twelfth Night | National Trust
Victorian Life. Tatton Park. 20th August 2025. Book here – Victorian Life
James Richards circus at Blakemere village. 20th – 25th August 2025. Book here – What’s On – Blakemere Village
Stone Age times. Tatton Park. 21st August 2025. Book here – Stone Age Times
I See Me When I Look At A Tree Workshop. Tatton Park. 21st August 2025. Book here – I See Me When I Look At A Tree Workshop
Bioblitz at Quarry Bank. 21st August 2025. Full details here – Bioblitz with Mersey Rivers Trust | National Trust
Night-time wildlife walks (age 12+). 21st, 28th and 29th August 2025. Book here – Night-time wildlife walks | National Trust
In the park: Free Enchanted Story writing workshop. Grosvenor Park. 21st August 2025. Full details here – In the Park: Enchanted Story Writing Workshop with Explore Learning | Storyhouse
Natural Navigators Workshop. Tatton Park. 22nd August 2025. Book here – Natural Navigators Workshop
Summer Country Fayre at the Farm. Tatton Park. 23rd – 25th August 2025. Full details here – Summer Country Fayre at the Farm
Free circus workshop. Blakemere village. 24th August 2025. Find out more here – What’s On – Blakemere Village
Fiesta on the field, Middlewich. 24th August 2025. Book here – Fiesta On The Field
Free Giant bubbles at Blakemere village. 25th August 2025. Find out more here – What’s On – Blakemere Village
The Tatton War Room Workshop. Tatton Park. 27th August 2025. Book here – The Tatton War Room Workshop
The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Tatton Park. 27th August 2025. Book here – The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Wildlife Explorers. Tatton Park. 28th August 2025. Book here – Wildlife Explorers
Junior Longbow Workshop. Tatton Park. 28th August 2025. Book here – Junior Longbow Workshop
Folksy Theatre present: Robin Hood. 29th August 2025. Book here – Folksy Theatre present: Robin Hood
Make some noise, Storyhouse Chester. 29th August 2025. Book here – Make Some Noise | Storyhouse
Viking Life. Tatton Park. 29th August 2025. Book here – Viking Life
Monumental Mapping Workshop. Tatton Park. 29th August 2025. Book here – Monumental Mapping Workshop
Happy place festival. Tatton Park. 30th – 31st August 2025. Book here – Happy Place Festival 2025 — Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place
What’s on for families in Liverpool August 2025
If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the school holidays, you need this post – Things to do in Liverpool summer holidays.
Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet. Exhibition centre Liverpool. 15th July – 15th August 2025. Book here – Beyond Van Gogh | Beyond Monet
Summer holidays at Eureka! Science + Discovery. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer Holidays at Eureka! 19 July – 31 August – Eureka! Science + Discovery
Summer of play at Speke Hall. 21st July – 31st August 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Play at Speke Hall
Summer fest. Otterspool Adventure. 22nd July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Summer Festival
Knowsley Feelgood Festival, Court Hey Park. 2nd August 2025. Full details here – Knowsley feelgood festival
Science museum the live stage show. St Helens Theatre Royal. 3rd August 2025. Book here – show – St Helens Theatre Royal
Southport flower show. 14th – 17th August 2025. Full details here – Southport Flower Show
Liverpool indoor funfair, Exhibition centre Liverpool 2025. 19th – 31st August 2025. Book here – Liverpool Indoor Funfair Summer
Pop Princesses, St Helens Theatre Royal. 25th August 2025. Book here – show – St Helens Theatre Royal
Natural History Museum, Dinosaurs live. St Helens Theatre Royal. 27th August 2025. Book here – show – St Helens Theatre Royal
Teddy Bears Picnic at Lunt Meadows. 28th August 2025. Book here – Teddy Bears Picnic at Lunt Meadows
Tom Gates live on stage. St Helens Theatre Royal. 31st August 2025. Book here – show – St Helens Theatre Royal
Storybarn Fest. The Storybarn, Calderstones Park. 31st August 2025. Book here – Storybarn Fest!
Free Construction Club. The Atkinson. 30th August 2025. Find out more here –Construction Club – The Atkinson
What’s on for families in Lancashire August 2025
If you’re specifically looking for a guide to the school holidays then you need to head over here – Summer holiday activities Lancashire.
Dragonfly festival at WWT, Martin Mere. 21st June – 22nd September 2025. Full detail here – Dragonfly Festival at Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Summer of play at Rufford Old Hall. 18th July – 1st September 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Play | National Trust
Jurassic Tedventure, Farmer Ted’s. From 19th July – until 1st September 2025. Find out more here – Jurassic Tedventure
Jurassic Adventures at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Jurassic Adventure | Mrs Dowsons
Summer Xplorer at Brockholes. 4th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Summer Xplorer at Brockholes
Summer Xplorer at Mere Sands Wood. 4th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Summer Xplorer at Mere Sands Wood
Woodland Survival at Brockholes. 1st August 2025. Book here – Woodland Survival at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Rockpool Ramble, Blackpool. 4th August 2025. Book here – Rockpool Ramble
Woodland Survival at Mere Sands Wood. 6th August 2025. Book here – Woodland Survival at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Marvellous minibeasts and incredible insects. Lytham St Annes. 7th August 2025. Book here – Marvellous minibeasts
Blackpool airshow. 9th & 10th August 2025. Full details here – Blackpool Airshow Blackpool 2025
Wildlife Superheroes at Brockholes Nature Reserve. 12th August 2025. Book here – Wildlife Superheroes at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Make your own mallet workshop. Heysham Nature Reserve. 14th August 2025. Book here – Make your own mallet workshop
Stone Age Survival at Brockholes Nature Reserve. 15th August 2025. Book here – Stone Age Survival at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Stone Age Survival at Mere Sands Wood. 20th August 2025. Book here – Stone Age Survival at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Enchanted Garden at Brockholes Nature Reserve. 21st August 2025. Book here – Enchanted Garden at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Lowther food and drink festival. Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. 23rd – 25th August 2025. Full details here – Lowther’s Food & Drink Festival 2025 – Lowther Pavilion
Brockholes Village Fete. Brockholes Nature Reserve. 23rd August 2025. Full details here – Brockholes Village Fete
Enchanted Garden at Mere Sands Wood. 27th August 2025. Book here – Enchanted Garden at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Brockholes Family Bat Walk. 28th August 2025. Book here – Brockholes Family Bat Walk
St Anne’s kite festival. 29th – 31st August 2025. Full details here – St Annes International Kite Festival
What’s on for families in Lake District August 2025
If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the summer holidays, you need this guide – Things to do in Lake District summer holidays
Stick Man trail at Grizedale Forest. 14th February 2025 – January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails
Stick Man trail at Whinlatter Forest. 14th February 2025 – January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails
Creative play trail. Whitehaven coast. 29th July – 13th August 2025. Full details here – Creative Play Trail | National Trust
Festival of Archaeology. Acorn Bank. 28th July – 3rd August 2025. Full details here – Festival of Archaeology | National Trust
Garden arts and crafts. Wordsworth house. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Garden arts and crafts | National Trust
Teddy bears picnic. Wordsworth house. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Teddy bears picnic | National Trust
Beetle, bugs and butterflies. Wordsworth house. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Beetle, bugs and butterflies | National Trust
Summer of Play. Fell Foot. 24th July – 3rd September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Fell Foot | National Trust
Summer of play. Acorn Bank. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust
Tales in the orchard. Hill Top. Selected dates 17th July – 1st September 2025. Full details here – Tales in the orchard | National Trust
Summer of play. Allan Bank. 17th July – 2nd September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Allan Bank | National Trust
Summer of fun at Walby Farm Park. 19th July – 3rd September 2025. Book here – Walby Farm Park
Happy birthday Peter Rabbit show, The World of Beatrix Potter. Selected dates throughout July and August 2025. Book here – Peter Rabbit Theatre.
Free Summer trail, Kendal. 5th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer Trail 2025 – Kendal Town
Summer of play. Sizergh castle. 28th June – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust
Nature’s story walk. Sizergh Castle. 23rd July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Nature’s Story Walk | National Trust
Summer of play. Wray Castle. 30th June – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Wray 2025 | National Trust
Maize maze at Lakeland maze farm. 12th July – 5th October 2025. Full details here – Maize Maze – Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Swallows and amazon activities at Windermere Jetty Mesuem. 19th July – 30th August 2025. Full details here – Swallows and Amazons: Summer of Adventure | Windermere Jetty Museum
Summer holiday activities at Abbot Hall. 19th July – 30th August 2025. Full details here – Summer Holiday Family Activities – Lakeland Arts
Wild in nature family sessions. Brockhole. 22nd July – 28th August 2025. Book here here – Wild in Nature family sessions | Brockhole
SeaFest. Beach front St Bees. 2nd August 2025. Book here – SeaFest | The Bay
The Big Jurassic Storm. The Coro. 2nd August 2025. Book here – The Big Jurassic Storm – The Coro
Leo the lion. Windermere Jetty Museum. 3rd August. Book here – Family Event: Leo the Lion
Found in the forest. Grizedale forest. 5th August 2025. Book here – Family Event: Found in the Forest
Stick Man meet and greet at Whinaltter Forest. 6th August 2025. Full details here – Gruffalo meet and greet at Whinlatter | Forestry England
Gruffalo meet and greet at Grizedale. 7th August 2025. Full details here – Gruffalo meet and greet at Grizedale | Forestry England
Holker Hound of the Year. Holker Hall. 10th August 2025. Full details here – Holker Hound of the Year
Aardman Model Making Workshop. Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. 11th August 2025. Book here – Aardman Model Making Workshop – Theatre by the Lake
Stick Man meet and greet at Whinaltter Forest. 14th August 2025. Full details here – Gruffalo meet and greet at Whinlatter | Forestry England
Stick Man meet and greet at Grizedale Forest. 15th August 2025. Full details here – Stick Man meet and greet at Grizedale | Forestry England
The Miss Rachel Experience. The Coro. 20th August 2025. Book here – The Miss Rachel Experience – The Coro
Claytime. Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. 30th August 2025. Book here – Claytime – Theatre by the Lake
Want to know whats on next month?
Find all the Family events North West September
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More things to do this month in the North West
Why not book to visit an outdoor cinema? There are lots to choose from across our region. Find them all here – Outdoor cinema North West.
Cool down on a hot day in one of the many paddling pools or splash pads across our region. Find full details of them all here – Outdoor paddling pools and splash parks in the North West.
Fruit picking is another great family activity to do in the summer months. Find out where your nearest farm is, what they grow and when they are open here – Pick your own farms in North West England.
Find more family days out across the North West of England here – Family days out North West England.
And finally don’t forget to join the Facebook group – North West family days out
