Wowzers – you went all out to support your local family favourites in the Red Kite Days Awards 2022, with literally thousands of people voting. It was extremely close in many of the categories so a huge congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who supported by nominating and voting.
After checking out the winners, do scroll on down and check out the finalists too . The voting was so close and there are some great places to try for a family day out, clubs & classes, family friendly restaurants and community groups.
Check out the October half term what’s on guide too
Red Kite Days Cheshire & Greater Manchester Award Winners
Best Museum – Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. It is a site of live scientific research with four pavilions to explore. All visitors can experience a vivid Dome Show in the custom built auditorium, complete with a curved projection screen and an impressive 9 digital projectors.
Best Animal Attraction – Chester Zoo
With are over 20,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore Chester Zoo most visited zoo in the UK. They’re also a conservation and education charity committed to preventing extinction.
Best Indoor Play – Castaway Play
Castaway Play in Congleton offer hours of family fun & adventure in 5 magical worlds (indoor & outdoor). Tropical beach, water play, pirate ship, slides, tunnels, climbing, yummy food and only one admission price.
Best Outdoor Play
The Ice Cream Farm is a family friendly tourist attraction which is much more than just ice cream! Packed with unique attractions both outdoors and inside.
Best Theatre – The Lowry
The Lowry theatre is part of the spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, cafés and bars. They regularly have children’s shows and family events.
Ante/Postnatal – Sweaty Mama Wilmslow & Macclesfield
Sweaty Mama Wilmslow & Macclesfield are Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialists. With a passion to help women of all fitness levels to enjoy fun and effective workouts in a relaxed and safe environment, there are 3 types of class to choose from.
Best Kid’s Activity Class
Adventure Babies Cheshire West & Crewe bring brilliant books to life for babies and toddlers through interactive story telling, sensory activities.
Best Parties – Spikey Mike’s Active Parties
Spikey Mike’s Active Parties do a full package with disco, active games, original party games and theme of choice.
Community Support – KidsBank Chester
KidsBank Chester distribute resources from where they are abundant to where they are lacking, reducing parental stress, anxiety and depression, in turn helping children and instilling in them a sense of value and confidence.
Red Kite Days Awards Finalists
Museums
- Crewe Heritage Centre
- Grosvenor Museum (Chester)
- People’s History Museum (Manchester)
- Sick to Death (Chester)
Animal Attractions
Indoor Play
- Clip n’ Climb (Oldham)
- Head over Heels (Wilmslow)
- Just Kidding (Holmes Chapel)
- Tumble Jacks (Marple)
Outdoor Fun
Theatres
- Forum Theatre (Stockport)
- Lyceum Theatre (Crewe)
- Opera House (Manchester)
- The Grange Theatre (Hartford)
Ante/Postnatal
- Cherubs Breastfeeding Support
- Daisy First Aid Stockport East
- Exercise with Baby Nantwich,Sandbach, Northwich & Warrington
- NCT Chester
Kid’s Activity Class
- 8by8 Football
- Baby Sensory
- Bloom Baby Mid Cheshire
- Trainmaster Greater Manchester
- Tumble Tots Mid Cheshire
Parties
Community Support