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An enormous amount of special events take place each year in the area. These include Knutsford Royal May Day, summer open-air theatre at Gawsworth, Cheshire County Show (2 days), RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park (5 days), Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials, Macclesfield Family Fun Day, and the Poynton Show. The Royal Shakespeare Company visits frequently and the Halle Orchestra regularly performs at both outdoor and indoor venues.
This section is regularly updated with special events, or please check with your nearest information centre to find out what else is going on while you’re here.
Forthcoming events
The Thomas Stanley Retinue at the Old Hall
May 17 2008 - May 18 2008
organised by Tatton Park
Tatton is proud of its connection to the brothers who turned the tide of history at Bosworth Field. Fun living history for all the family
Bothies, Bell Jars and Brussels Sprouts
May 30 2008 - May 30 2008
organised by Tatton Park
Meet Tatton's celebrated Head Gardener with ancedotes and tips, plus tour of the Gardens
Classic and Performance Car Spectactular
May 31 2008 - June 1 2008
organised by Tatton Park
Over 2000 cars on show with over 80 top car club displays. The 22nd year for one of Britain's most popular car club events
Silk-n-Threads Exhibition
March 15 2008 - June 2 2008
organised by Tatton Park
A display of textile works in the Mansion depicting a year of flowers. 1-5pm daily. Normal admission prices apply
Rory Bremner & Carmen
June 5 2008 - June 5 2008
organised by Clonter Opera Theatre
Rory Bremner has generously agreed to appear live on stage at Clonter Opera Theatre for our fundraising evening on Thursday 5th June 2008.
Also performing during the evening will be Mari...
Elaine Delmar and the Brian Dee Band
June 7 2008 - June 7 2008
organised by Clonter Opera Theatre
Presenting an evening of songs from George Gershwin and Cole Porter, two of the most popular composers of the twentieth century. Tickets £25. Hog Roast £7.50. Start time 7:15
Fathers Go Free on Fathers Day
June 15 2008 - June 15 2008
organised by Anson Engine Museum
To celebrate Fathers Day the museum is running a special offer - bring your dad or granddad along today and they will get in free. Geoff Challinor, Chairman of the museum said "My dad encourage...
Medieval Fayre at the Old Hall
June 14 2008 - June 15 2008
organised by Tatton Park
The 10th anniversary of this popular event _ men-at-arms, archers, gunners and rag-tags of people plus over 40 authentic merchants, skilled artisans and a bustling travelling fair.
Giant Engine Rally
June 21 2008 - June 22 2008
organised by Anson Engine Museum
Held at Astle Park, Chelford, the Rally details are Open 10:00 - 18:00 both days. - Impressive display of Stationary Engines with the museum having their own stall, also - Vintage Cars & Cyc...
1940s Weekend at the Old Hall
June 28 2008 - June 29 2008
organised by Tatton Park
Battle re-enactments adn the home front. Try your hand at make-do-and-mend, dig for victory, wartime cooking and dance with the entertainers.
Orchid Festival
June 7 2008 - July 15 2008
organised by Tatton Park
Experience the best in orchids at this festival, a highlight of Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08. Includes Orchid Show with workshops, demonstrations, traders and exhibitors.
The Old Shops & Factories Of Poynton Exhibition
March 28 2008 - July 27 2008
organised by Anson Engine Museum
Poynton developed as a village mainly for the Estate workers of the Warren's and Vernon's. It grew as the Vernon's enlarged the estates activity into mining and, as the numbers of mines multiplied...
Rose Walks at Fryer's Rose Nursery
July 21 2008 - August 12 2008
organised by Express Yourself
In the Summer Months Rose Walks with one of their Rose experts are offered together with a light lunch prepared in the Café. These walks take in the whole of the hybridising, selection and growing ...
Armchair Walks around Old Poynton
September 19 2008 - September 27 2008
organised by Anson Engine Museum
Enjoy a sedate stroll from the luxury of a cinema chair, allowing you to stroll back in time and view the streets of old Poynton as they have never seen it before. Accessibility: wheelchair fr...
Diesel Exhibition - Celebrating 150 years
May 10 2008 - September 28 2008
organised by Anson Engine Museum
From Rudolf Diesel to the fastest diesel, with examples of diesel engines along the way, including the oldest and the largest single cylinder in UK. The engine from the JCB DIESELMAX (world's ...
Tatton Park Biennial
May 3 2008 - September 28 2008
organised by Tatton Park
A new contemporary art event for the North-West. The Biennial will commission up to 30 new works from artists, performers and writers.
Opening for the 2008 Season
March 23 2008 - October 26 2008
organised by Anson Engine Museum
Open every weekend from Easter Sunday until end October (other times/days for group visits by appointment)
Turn The Clocks Back Weekend Rally
October 25 2008 - October 26 2008
organised by Anson Engine Museum
Rounding off the season with a fanfare.