A CHESHIRE beauty spot is hosting a popular family festival this year.

Gloworm Festival, a one-day extravaganza, will take place at Walton Hall and Gardens this June.

It will feature a diverse array of performances, designed to captivate audiences of all ages.

The event will form part of a three day line-up of live, outdoor events at the green space, including Could Be Real and Daresbury Festival.

The team has revealed the first names to be taking to the Gloworm Warrington stage, including Maddie Moate, Sohan Kailey and tribute acts Ultimate Coldplay and Ultimate Dua Lipa, all hosted by children’s television presenter, Jack Andrews. More names are set to be revealed in the coming days.

Richard Walpole, owner and festival director of Gloworm, said: "We are incredibly excited to bring the magic of Gloworm Festival to Walton Hall and Gardens.

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“Our aim is to create an enchanting day out for families, where they can come together to laugh, play, and create cherished memories in a stunning natural setting.

“We believe that Walton Hall and Gardens provides the perfect backdrop for our event, and we look forward to welcoming families from near and far to join us for a day of family fun."

 Cabinet member for leisure and community, Cllr Tony Higgins, said: “Gloworm is going to be a brilliant one-day family focused festival, and I couldn’t think of a more fitting venue than Walton Hall and Gardens.

“The festival aligns perfectly with the Walton estate.

“We want to encourage families to come along and create the best memories with us, in a warm and welcoming environment.

“Make sure you book your tickets and don’t miss out on what is sure to be a big family hit.”

The event will take place on June 23.

Tickets for Gloworm Warrington are on sale now, with early bird tickets available for £30.25, with under 3s going free. 

For more information and to purchase your tickets today, visit waltonhallgardens.co.uk/gloworm