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West Kirby beach on the Wirral.
Shopping in Manchester city centre.
Panoramic views over the Welsh hills from Beeston Castle.
Diving with sharks at the Blue Planet Aquarium.
Erdigg, one of many National Trust properties in easy reach of Chester. |
Further afield - days out from Chester
Some of our guests comments on days out from Chester:Anderton Boat LiftAnderton,
Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW 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 RailwayLlanberis, Gwynedd, 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 SunlightMuseum tel: 0151 644 6466 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. Blue Planet AquariumNear Cheshire Oaks, M53 J10, tel: 0151 3578804. "We visited Blue Planet Aquarium twice - my daughter loved it - 6 hours both times!" J. G-C, August 2006. Deeside Ice RinkQueensferry, tel: 01244 814725. 20 minutes drive from Chester. Recommended by D. C. February 2008. Stapeley Water Gardens1 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 ParkPrescot, 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 castle11 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 WrexhamBodhyfryd, Wrexham, tel: 01978 297300. "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. ErddigWrexham, tel: 01978 355314. C. P. recommends a visit to Erddig, the National Trust House near Wrexham. 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. See also:
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Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod Until 11th July 2010. Up to 50,000 visitors come to this small Welsh town to watch up to 5,000 musicians and dancers compete in internationally acclaimed competitions. (Avoid the area if you are not interested in the Eisteddfod!). Find maps and directions for walks in Cheshire, North Wales and on the Wirral at Walkingworld.com. |
