This year’s Cheshire Day on March 30 will celebrate the county’s makers.
The county-wide celebration on the same date each year commemorates the day in 1300 when King Edward I granted the county its Charter of Liberties.
The county has much to shout about, from its Roman origins to shaping the Industrial Revolution, and even playing a role in the space race.
The theme for 2026 is ‘Made in Cheshire’ and festivities will revolve around everything from the county’s bounty and passionate artisans to its key industries of cheese, salt and silk, as well as the characters that have shaped its identity.
In the week leading up to Cheshire Day (23-30 March), there will be plenty for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Forest Distillery will be taking part, offering a bespoke Cheshire Day cocktail – The Macc Forest Fizz, at their Cat & Fiddle bar above Macclesfield, featuring dry vermouth, freshly squeezed lime juice and handmade pine-infused syrup using Cheshire pines, of course.
For a very special Cheshire-inspired menu, dine at The Pheasant Inn in Higher Burwardsley, and for a treat, visit the Ice Cream Drive-In, located right next door to The Ice Cream Farm, to enjoy a 20% discount off orders from 14th March to 5th April 2026.
These Cheshire businesses, alongside many more, will feature on an interactive map highlighting where to go for a taste of Cheshire this Cheshire Day.
On Cheshire Day itself, Merseyrail is partnering with Visit Chester to offer free rail travel to Chester. The rail voucher will be valid for one return journey between any origin station on the Merseyrail network and Chester station. For more information visit: https://www.merseyrail.org/tickets-passes/chester-free-ticket-promotion/. Tickets must be requested by 12pm on Thursday, March 26 2026 and are valid for use on Monday, March 30 2026 only.
Visit Cheshire is calling on fans of the county to share their recommendations on the best places to eat, drink, visit on their socials with the #cheshireday before March 31 to be in with the chance of winning a luxury Cheshire weekend experience.
