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Some of our guests comments on days out from Chester:

Anderton Boat Lift

Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW
Tel: 01606 786777

Y. H. described this as "a good day out. Parked at nearby country park and walked through the woods and along the canal. £5 entry to the visitor centre well worth it. Lots of hands on activities for the children and outdoor play and picnic area. Pub garden in Anderton with canal viewing area also good." May 2009.

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Llanberis, Gwynedd,
tel: 0871 720 0033

Mr & Mrs C said the most memorable aspect of their stay at Baker's Cottage was "without doubt the day trip to Snowdonia. We fully recommend the rail trip. Scenery is breathtaking". June 2010.

Mr & Mrs Q said "After a relatively easy drive we took the scenic railway up Snowdon. A truly memorable experience - the spectacular landscape will stay with us forever." October 2008.

Port Sunlight

Museum tel: 0151 644 6466

Recommended by our guests - "Port Sunlight - excellent and only had to pay a small charge for the museum, the fantastic art gallery was free!" S. A. from England, 2011.

"Worth seeing." G. H. from England, March 2011.

Mr & Mrs C recommended the museum as well as the whole village - "although signing in the village is non-existent and we went round a few times before we found the heritage centre". August 2008.

Deeside Ice Rink

Queensferry, tel: 01244 814725.

20 minutes drive from Chester. Recommended by D. C. February 2008.

Stapeley Water Gardens

1 mile south of Nantwich on the A51, tel: 01270 623868.

"Stapeley Water Gardens was a great place, just as good as Blue Planet Aquarium, but cheaper." M. H. June 2005.

Knowsley Safari Park

Prescot, Merseyside, tel: 0151 430 9009.

"Excellent... children loved the baboons on the car roof and sitting up close to the lions, much better than zoo." J. S. August 2009.

"Knowsley Safari Park was very good (avoid the monkeys if you worship your car!!). Great day and £20 cheaper than Chester Zoo." M. H. June 2005.

Beeston castle

11 miles SE of Chester signposted from A49, tel: 01829 260464.

"Beeston castle is also well worth a look." M. H. June 2005. We agree - the castle is set on a 350 ft sheer rocky crag with stunning views over the surrounding countryside from the Welsh mountains to the Penines. Although, Mr & Mrs W. found it "disappointing and muddy".

The Waterworld at Wrexham

Bodhyfryd, Wrexham, tel: 01978 297300. Our children are always asking to go back - they love the rapids and the big water slide. We'd recommend arriving early if you visit at a weekend or during school holidays as it can get quite busy.

"The Waterworld at Wrexham is also a great afternoon. The flume and river pool are the best we've come across. Be careful of little ones in the river pool as the current in there is very strong even for adults walking around!" M. H. June 2005.

Erddig

Wrexham, tel: 01978 355314.

Our guests recommend a visit to Erddig, the National Trust House near Wrexham, "One of the most interesting houses we've ever seen", S. A. from England, June 2011.

More National Trust properties:

Dunham Massey (Altrincham), Little Moreton Hall (Congleton) and Tatton Park, (Knutsford), tel: 0870 458 4000.

"All worth visiting" say Mr & Mrs K. April 2007.

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay was "Not recommended" by W. N. (July 2011), and we prefer Llandudno - it's a little farther down the coast but has more character with it's Victorian pier, cable car and tram rides up to the top of the Great Orme.

See also:

  • Discover Cheshire with information on walks, country parks, places to visit and events in the area around Chester.

 

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