A WORLD-CLASS space centre, luxury hotel and ice-cream trail are just some of the reasons to visit Cheshire in 2022.

Now the new year is upon us, many of us are looking forward to making plans.

Marketing Cheshire, the official tourist board for Cheshire, Chester and Warrington, has revealed some of the exciting attractions which are sure to get you excited for this year.

Jodrell Bank is first on the list.

It will launch its multi-million pound First Light Project with the opening of the First Light Pavilion this spring.

The 'must-see national heritage attraction' is set in a new building in the shadow of the Lovell Telescope, which was named a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2019.

The First Light Pavilion will include a gallery dedicated to telling the story of Jodrell Bank, an immersive projection space and auditorium, and an education hub and cafe.

Go to jodrellbank.net/the-first-light-pavilion.

Due to open its doors in summer, Wildes Chester is a new boutique hotel, set in the beautiful city of Chester.

It will feature 18 luxurious rooms, a spa, and restaurant X by Harry Guy.

Go to wildeschester.com.

Ice-cream fans can take a tasty tour of Cheshire's artisan parlours by following the new self-guided trail The Delicious Dozen.

The landlocked county may not be known for its seaside attractions but this is dairy country, with ice-cream makers popping up from the Welsh borders to the foothills of the Cheshire Peak District.

Highlights of the trail include one of the UK's top visitor attractions, The Ice-Cream Farm.

Go to visitcheshire.com/ice-cream-trail.

Chester's medieval Rows will be the subject of a new online and audio walking tour, Discover The Rows, launching in January.

Sightseers and shoppers from near and far will be able to learn on the spot about these amazing first-floor open galleries, with revelations including England's first shopfront and a coded message about a possible visit to the city by Catherine of Aragon.

Guides from Roman Tours dressed as medieval soldiers will also be on hand in the city centre to explain a little more about these historic structures.

Chester features on this list yet again.

There'll be a treat for the eyes in the city in February with a glorious burst of art installations titled Spring Blooms.

This is part of a new campaign, Cheshire Designed By Nature, from Destination Chester.

The display of artworks – which visitors will be able to find out more about using a new app – will bring the Cheshire countryside into the heart of this green city.

Expect nocturnal projections of wildlife, a sculptural swoop of birds, and a stage set in the cathedral gardens for free theatre performances.

Staying in this part of the county, innovative Big Heritage has reinvented one of Chester's favourite museums as Deva Roman Discovery Centre, offering an entertaining 21st-century take on ancient history.

The familiar Roman soldier guides and astonishing archaeological site will be complemented by new activities, hands-on exhibits, and sound-and-light shows

Go to devaromancentre.co.uk.

Shone Productions is bringing Circus Spectacular to the Northwich Memorial Court on February 22.

Sure to make an appearance is Bippo the Clown, who has been a favourite on stage and screen for 20 years.

He has appeared in circus, theatres, and on television shows, most recently CITVs The Sooty Show.

His fellow performers will include Duo Salsky with their jaw-dropping and death-defying stunts.

Go to shoneproductions.co.uk.

The race is on to sign up now for the wackiest event to be held in Northwich next year in the award winning Krazy Races.

Event organises are appealing for teams to sign up and battle it out to come up with the craziest designs.

The free-to-attend event will take place on June 26 on Castle Hill with an event village and viewing within Verdin Park.

Originally due to take place in summer 2020, the event was postponed due to Covid restrictions.

Go to krazyraces.co.uk.

Another event at Jodrell Bank is the bluedot festival in July 2022, with headliners performing beneath the legendary iconic Lovell Telescope.

There will also be science Dot Talks, culture and comedy, family fun and the Big Bang Stage.

New for for 2022 is The Power Plant vegan village.

Visit discoverthebluedot.com

Plenty of artists will be performing at Delamere Forest for Forest Live this year.

This is major live music series managed by Forestry England with a spectacular forest backdrop.

Income generated from ticket sales helps look after the nation’s forests sustainably, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive.

To find out who is performing, go to forestryengland.uk/music.