Half-term & holidays

Horrible Hunt (free Horrible Histories quest trail)

Name: Horrible Hunt (free Horrible Histories quest trail)
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Storyhouse

24–25 Oct 2026Sat 24 Oct from 9am, Sun 25 Oct from 10am; drop in
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Storyhouse, ChesterAbout 55 min drive from Timperley
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Free
Good for most agesIndoors

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Horrible Hunt is on at Storyhouse, Chester from 24 October to 25 October. It's about 55 minutes' drive from Timperley. It's free. There's no need to book. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.

Good to know about Storyhouse

Parking: No car park; New Market Parking is closest, or use Chester Park & Ride. Chester station is a 17-minute walk.
Buggies: Lifts to every floor, with step-free access throughout the building.
Food: The Kitchen café-restaurant serves food from 9am to 8pm daily.
Toilets: Accessible toilets on every floor and a Changing Places toilet on the ground floor.

From storyhouse.com, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: storyhouse.com. Report a problem

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FreeNo booking needed

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Horrible Hunt (free Horrible Histories quest trail)

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