Arts & Entertainment

Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk half-term events

Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk half-term events

Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk near Nantwich will be hosting an outdoor explorer quest at half-term from February 19-27.

Visitors will roam around the grounds and gardens to find games and activities inspired by soldiers and exotic animals.

February 8, 2022
Nantwich Museum to run more popular guided walks

Nantwich Museum to run more popular guided walks

Nantwich Museum has announced a new programme of its highly popular guided walks.

Options include a Riverside Walk, Nantwich Town Tour, Welsh Row Tour and a Lake and Woodland Tour.

February 4, 2022
Nantwich Players Theatre to open “Lovesong” production

Nantwich Players Theatre to open “Lovesong” production

Nantwich Players are about to open their new production Lovesong, by Abi Morgan.

It opens today (Friday February 4) and taking on the challenge of this play was pushing boundaries for any local amateur theatre company.

February 4, 2022
Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

By Jonathan White
The first monthly ‘Off the rails car meet’ of 2022 took place at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The event was free entry and featured more than 100 cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

February 1, 2022
Man who ran across America five times comes to Nantwich

Man who ran across America five times comes to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
One of Britain’s best-known ultra-athletes was in Nantwich to promote his book – ‘Becoming Forrest’ – at a sold-out event.

Rob Pope was introduced by Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge co-owner Steve Lawson.

January 31, 2022
Texas to play Delamere Forest Live in Cheshire in June

Texas to play Delamere Forest Live in Cheshire in June

By Courtney Davies
Texas will be playing at Delamere Forest in Cheshire as part of Forest Live.

Texas, formed in Glasgow by singer Sharleen Spiteri and bassist Johnny McElhone, will be playing at the event in June.

January 30, 2022
From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is to host “From Prejudice to Pride” exhibition throughout February to mark LGBT History Month.

With the earliest recorded marriage in 1707 of Hannah Wright and Anne Gaskill in Prestbury to the game changing contribution to modern equal rights of Antony Grey, Cheshire has many things to take pride in.

January 29, 2022
South Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood to reopen

South Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood to reopen

By Courtney Davies
Cheshire’s outdoor adventure park, BeWILDerwood, is reopening this February.

The woodland park is reopening on February 19 next to Cholmondeley Castle, off the A49.

January 23, 2022
New year of live comedy kicks off in Nantwich next month

New year of live comedy kicks off in Nantwich next month

A new season of stand up live comedy kicks off at Nantwich civic hall on Friday February 4 with a line-up offering some of the UK’s top talent.

Compere will be marvellous Barry Dodds.

January 21, 2022
‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events this Saturday January 22.

The church will be open from 9am until 11:30am serving hot drinks and buttered toast.

January 17, 2022
“Neorenaissance” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Neorenaissance” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Neorenaissance”, a new exhibition by local artist Mark Sheeky, has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It will run until Saturday 5 March.

January 16, 2022
Holly Holy Day in Nantwich commemorated by town museum

Holly Holy Day in Nantwich commemorated by town museum

Holly Holy Day in Nantwich is Saturday January 22 – the day residents celebrated the end in 1644 of the Royalist siege of the town by wearing a sprig of holly in their hats.

And while this year’s Battle of Nantwich re-enactment has been cancelled due to Covid, there are other events taking place to commemorate the occasion.

January 12, 2022
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The UK tour of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has been extended into 2022 and will visit Crewe Lyceum this month.

Washington Irving’s classic tale has been given new life by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy).

January 7, 2022