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Community

Around £9.50

A-Z Safari Party (August Activities)

A-Z Safari Party – Part of our August Kids Activities Mon 3rd August 2026 [SOLD OUT] & Thurs 27th August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Join our Animal Encounters with A-Z Safari Party as part of our August Kids Activities. Children can meet amazing animals up close, including a tortoise, giant African land snail, snakes, meerkats,…

Mon 3 Aug15:00Gordale Garden Centre(3.3mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Circuit Leadership Team

Another belter from Wirral Methodist Churches. Circuit Leadership Team — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Tue 4 Aug19:30Wirral Methodist Churches(3.2mi)

via Wirral Methodist Churches

Community

Freckles (August Activities)

Freckles – Part of our August Kids Activities Wed 5th August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Freckles is back once again at Gordale with her laugh along children’s magic show! Everyone is included in the non stop fun and if we get the magic right you may even win a prize!! Ideal for ages…

Wed 5 AugGordale Garden Centre(3.3mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Around £9.50

Freckles (August Activities)

Wed 5 Aug15:00Gordale Garden Centre(3.3mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Women’s Institute

Women’s Institute – 1st Thursday, 13.30 p.m. Excellent speakers, varied topics, social afternoons. Relax with lots of humour! Resumes on June 3rd.

Thu 6 Aug14:30Christ Church Community Centre Higher Bebington(4.9mi)

via Christ Church Community Centre Higher BebingtonLocal gem

Community

Around £9.50

Mr Stix (August Activities)

Mr Stix – Part of our August Kids Activities Thurs 6th August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Join Mr Stix as part of our August Kids Activities, for a non-stop show of music, mayhem, and magic! Presented by an award-winning children’s entertainer, this interactive performance is full of laughs, excitement, and audience participation—perfect for the whole family. This lively,…

Thu 6 Aug15:00Gordale Garden Centre(3.3mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Wedding Open Evening

Visit Inglewood Manor at our upcoming Wedding Open Evening on Thursday 13th August, 5pm – 8pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore this quintessentially quaint Edwardian manor house and beautiful gardens. All of our function rooms will be dressed for a Wedding, and our wedding team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. You can simply arrive at your leisure or if you would like to book an appointment with our wedding team or have any questions, please complete the registration below and they will get in contact with you. If the dates listed don’t work for your diary, please contact us to arrange an alternative viewing.

Thu 13 Aug18:00The Restaurant at Inglewood Manor(2.7mi)

via The Restaurant at Inglewood Manor

Children & Family

Family Fun Day

Join Young Voices Of Neston for their Family Fun Day at Neston Community Youth Centre!

Sat 15 AugNeston Civic Hall(4.9mi)

via Neston Civic HallLocal gem

Community

Around £50

Make a Will Clinic August

Our Make a Will Clinic’s are run by Oliver & Co Solicitors who are based in Chester. They have very kindly agreed to waive their fee in return for the hospice to receive a donation for their services.

Mon 17 AugHospice of the Good Shepherd Promotions(2.7mi)

via Hospice of the Good Shepherd PromotionsLocal gem

Community

Magic Show with Andy Green (August Activities)

Magic Show with Andy Green – Part of our August Kids Activities Tue 4th and Thurs 20th August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Join our Magic Show with Andy Green as part of our August Kids Activities. It’s show time! Join us for a fantastic magic show for kids featuring Andy Green – an award-winning magician…

Thu 20 AugGordale Garden Centre(3.3mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Women's Fellowship

In the church hall on the third Thursdays of the month. A time for women to get together

Thu 20 Aug14:00Saint Paul's Church Hooton(1.2mi)

via Saint Paul's Church HootonLocal gem

Community

Limitless you! Crewe Event 2026

Location: Crewe Queens Park CW2 7SJ

Fri 21 Aug14:00Youth Fed(2.1mi)

via Youth FedLocal gem

Community

Bike Chester

Hare Ln, Littleton, Chester, CH3 7DB

Sun 23 AugHospice of the Good Shepherd Promotions(2.7mi)

via Hospice of the Good Shepherd PromotionsLocal gem

Community

Festivals And Pop Up Markets

The annual NEW FERRY SUMMER FESTIVAL will be taking place on Saturday 22nd and 23rd August 2026. It will feature the usual funfair, stalls and dog show. Other attractions are still being negotiated. Please check back here in a few weeks time when we hope to bring more details. For stalls and activities wishing to attend, please use the relevant application form produced below. You only need to fill in one form. Forms are available in either Word or PDF format. Please note we will not have a license for alcohol to be served in the park (there are pubs in close proximity to the park), and our fun fair organiser has exclusivity for selling hot food such as burgers and chips. We can only allow one or two sellers who sell particular things, so please be thorough in explaining what you sell on your application form. If we have too many sellers wanting to sell the same things, pitches will be allocated on a first-come-first-served bases or you may be told you can sell somethings but no others. Pitch fees are payable in cash at the event. Whilst other attractions have not yet been decided, please check back here in a few months time as we will update this page when more information becomes available.

Sun 23 AugNew Ferry Village Hall(4.4mi)

via New Ferry Village HallLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Farm Day

It’s our annual Community Farm Day! It’s free, open to all ages and there will also be a low cost BBQ!

Fri 28 AugBridge Chapel(4.6mi)

via Bridge ChapelLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Car Boot Sale August

Join us at our popular Car Boot Sale in Chester, held at the Bookers Chester car park on the Dunkirk Estate....

Sun 30 AugHospice of the Good Shepherd Promotions(2.7mi)

via Hospice of the Good Shepherd PromotionsLocal gem

Community

Hospice Strictly

Mark your calendars for a night of glamour, elegance and show stopping entertainment as the Hospice Strictly event makes its debut at Chester Racecourse on Saturday 5th September 2026. This dazzling event will bring the magic of ballroom and Latin dance to the heart of Chester.

Sat 5 SeptHospice of the Good Shepherd Promotions(2.7mi)

via Hospice of the Good Shepherd PromotionsLocal gem

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Venues with events near Ellesmere Port

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Hospice of the Good Shepherd Promotions2.7 miles away Saint Paul's Church Hooton1.2 miles away Youth Fed2.1 miles away

More about Ellesmere Port

Merseyside, England

Ellesmere Port has nearby local names including Hooton Park Trust, Church of St Mary of the Angels and Youth Fed. We gather the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be curious, practical or a good way to join in nearby. Near Here brings event details around Ellesmere Port together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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