Events
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2008
May
Arley Horse Trials & Country Fair
17 May 2008 to 18 May 2008
Now in its 5th year the Arley Country Fair will once again be running in tandem with the British Eventing Horse Trials in 2008. Bringing over 10 years of jousting experience in live shows and displays, The Knights Of Middle England are a radical new born medieval jousting team that are bringing the "knights of old" into the 21st centry.
Plant Conservation Day
18 May 2008 to 18 May 2008
Meet the Gardeners at Chester Zoo and learn about the rare and endangered species of plant that are held at the Zoo. You may even be able to pot a plant yourself and take it home to grow.
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular with Giant Cheshire Auto-jumble
31 May 2008 to 01 Jun 2008
The 22nd year for one of Britain's best and most popular classic car events. Over 2,000 Classic Performance and Vintage cars on show.
June
Tatton Orchid Festival
07 Jun 2008 to 15 Jun 2008
Experience the best in Orchids at Tatton Parks first Orchid Festival, part of Cheshire’s Year of Gardens ‘08 programme of Orchid Events.
Midsummer Cycle
20 Jun 2008 to 20 Jun 2008
For a visit with a difference, bring your bike and enjoy the sights, sounds and smell of Chester Zoo whilst cycling around the grounds from 6.00pm till 9.00pm. £12.00 per person including supper or book on-line and save £2.00 per person.
Chester Bikeathon
22 Jun 2008 to 22 Jun 2008
Chester Bikeathon - University of Chester, Park Road, Chester. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Visit www.bikeathons.co.uk
Arley Garden Festival
28 Jun 2008 to 29 Jun 2008
Now in its 14th year, the Arley Garden Festival has become one of the highlights of the horticultural year in the North West. This year the show is visited by Chris Beardshaw on Sunday 29th.
A Night with the Carnivores
28 Jun 2008 to 28 Jun 2008
At Chester Zoo. A fascinating evening where you can learn more about Big Cats.
July
Race For Life
06 Jul 2008 to 06 Jul 2008
Race For Life is a unique series of non-competitive events, where women can come together to walk, jog or run 5km for Cancer Research UK. Money raised goes towards curing, treating and preventing cancers through world-class research.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
11 Jul 2008 to 11 Jul 2008
On Friday 11 July Arley Hall welcomes Jools Holland with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. After his many successful annual UK tours, Jools is looking forward to playing a night of high class, high energy boogie woogie.
Much Ado About Nothing
17 Jul 2008 to 17 Jul 2008
Much Ado About Nothing will be performed in the beautiful surrounds of the walled garden at Arley. Picnics welcome, please bring a rug or low backed seating.
August
National Gardens Scheme - Gardens Open Day
03 Aug 2008 to 03 Aug 2008
Arley Gardens, amongst others, open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. All garden entrance fees go to various charities. Each year the support of the National Gardens Scheme plays a vital role in funding charity work and so helping raise money.
Carriage Driving
16 Aug 2008 to 17 Aug 2008
Experience the thrills and spills of carriage driving, as riders, carriages and horses race around a whole series of obstacles. 40 outfits of single, pairs and teams of horses will be racing around the various courses in the beautiful setting of the Arley Estate.
Leonard Cheshire Charity Firework Concert
24 Aug 2008 to 24 Aug 2008
Non-stop picnic and dance party in the sunshine and under the stars at Arley Hall & Gardens on Sunday 24 August. Enjoy a picnic on the historic estate park, stroll around the award-winning Gardens and then dance the night away to unforgettable live music before a spectacular firework finale. This is truly a family friendly event where everyone is welcome to picnic, party and dance against the magnificent backdrop of Arley Hall.