SEE OUR TOP THINGS TO DO THIS AUTUMN IN AND AROUND CHESHIRE

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year. It's a time to slow down, enjoy the crisp air and explore the outdoors. Autumn activities in Cheshire are plentiful, so there are lots of ways to keep your children entertained.

There are plenty of things to do with kids in Cheshire this autumn. Some ideas include going pumpkin picking, visiting haunted houses for Halloween or exploring the outdoors by going on autumn walks.

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IT'S PUMPKIN-PICKING TIME

Well, hello Halloween! there is something special that really makes your feel like autumn is here when you are able to head out into a field and pick your very own pumpkin before heading home to carve it. Whether you are looking to make a spooky face or just some beautiful ambience there are loads of places to pick your perfect pumpkin

Right on our doorstep is Bolesworth Castle where you can enjoy the Halloween Maize Maze before heading off to find a free pumpkin

Head to Malpas Farm where you can pick your own pumpkin and your own strawberries. and make you're way around counting the scarecrows as you go.

TAKE A WALK ALONG THE CANAL FOOTPATH

There's nothing better on a crisp morning than strolling along the canalside, taking in the wildlife and enjoying the peace it brings. Cheshire is of course home to the Cheshire ring, with 97 miles of canal it's beautiful to walk or cycle along. A little closer to Chester is the Shropshire Union Canal, charmingly rural, it boasts our beautiful marina, which is the perfect place to warm up along your route.

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BONFIRES AND FIREWORKS NEAR CHESTER

Remember, remember! The fifth of November... We will be excitedly watching the display at Bolesworth Castle but there are loads of bonfire night celebrations happening across the county. The biggest bonfire fireworks is likely to be the Lord Mayor's Fireworks Extravaganza held at the racecourse with 18 minutes of fireworks!

CRUISE THE CANAL IN A HIRE BOAT

If you're looking for something a little quieter, it's a lovely time of year to take in the autumn colours along the canal, you can hire a boat for the day from the marina and meander along the waterways. Stop at either the Cheshire Cat pub or the Shady Oak at about a two hours cruise they make the perfect mid-day rest point, alternatively, bring a picnic aboard and find your very own perfect place to moor up.

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