Cheshire Art Gallery

What it’s like

A small gallery to duck into for a browse round the art, with a car park a minute away.

This is a proper gallery rather than a hands-on kids' attraction, so don't expect activity sheets or a play corner. What you get is a wander round the artwork itself, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. If you've got a child who likes looking at pictures and asking questions about them, it's a decent way to fill an hour without spending anything on rides or games.

Parking is one thing they've clearly thought about: there's a car park just a minute's walk away, so you're not trekking across town with a buggy or a toddler who's decided walking is now optional. Getting inside is the sticking point though. There's a step at the entrance and wheelchair access is described as very limited, which is a proper faff if anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or a big buggy that won't lift over a step. They do offer in-house viewings for anyone who can't get in, which is a decent workaround if that applies to you.

There's no booking link listed. Given the facts on offer, this suits a quieter, shorter visit rather than a full day out, and it's worth pairing with something else nearby if your kids need more than art on the walls to keep them going.

Need to know

Parking

Car park only 1 minute walk away

Wheelchairs

Very limited wheelchair access due to entrance step

• The entrance has a step, so a big buggy or wheelchair will struggle to get in.
• Ask about in-house viewings if getting through the door is an issue.
• Closed Sundays and Mondays, so plan around Tuesday to Saturday.

Plan your visit

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