Cheshire Day is marked annually on 30 March and is a county-wide celebration of what makes Cheshire great. The date 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. Head to Restaurant 209 in Farndon where husband and wife team Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade-Shore will be serving up a special Cheshire Tart — a traditional local dessert that offers a true taste of the county. Forest Distillery will also 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 are 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 info, ts&cs  and to complete the ticket request, visit:  https://www.merseyrail.org/tickets-passes/chester-free-ticket-promotion/. Tickets must be requested by 12pm on Thursday 26 March 2026 and are valid for use on Monday 30 March 2026 only.

For those that want to continue to celebrate all the deliciousness made in Cheshire, the newly rebranded North Wales and Cheshire Food Festival will be returning to Chester Racecourse over Easter weekend (3-5 April 2026) to shine a light on local producers and the county's brilliant hospitality offering.

Plus, Visit Cheshire are 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 31 March 2026 to be in with the chance of winning a luxury Cheshire weekend experience. 

For more information see: visitcheshire.com/locations/cheshire-day