AttractionsCheshire

Fancy a fabulous day out with more than 11,000 amazing animals Youre in the right place Were the UKs top zoo, with 110 acres of award‐winning enclosures and gardens to explore.Youll pack loads of exciting stuff into a day at Chester Zoo and even then youll probably…

National Deafblind charity Sense is offering you the opportunity to come face to face with Europe's largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks. You can dive with sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire. This fantastic opportunity is suitable for just about anybody and…

This 1,000 year old cathedral in Cheshire has the most complete monastic complex in the country, and the finest medieval woodcarving in Europe.The cathedral shop stocks a wonderful range of gifts. Eat and drink where Kings and Monks ate at the refectory cafe.…

Visit Beeston Castle and Woodland Park and discover this Castle on the Rock, explore wildlife trails and look out for Richard II's lost treasure.…

Country estate including mansion with important collections and 'below stairs' areas, impressive garden and deer park. An early Georgian house built around a Tudor core, Dunham Massey was extensively reworked in the early years of the 20th century. The result is one of Britain's most sumptuous…

Stroll along reconstructed streets experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of Roman Chester. From the streets of Deva the Roman Name for Chester, you return to the present day on an extensive archaeological 'dig', where you can discover the substantial Roman, Saxon and medieval remains beneath modern…

Discover the history of Chester's fascinating heritage, from Roman rule to Victorian elegance, from fossils to frocks, from old masters to contemporary art. Enjoy an active programme of special exhibitions and events for all ages throughout the year.…

Spaceport is a 10m attraction covering the subjects of space and space travel. Spaceport takes you on an inspirational journey through space as you walk through six differently themed galleries which all feature a large variety of interactive hands‐on exhibits and audio visual experiences.The first floor within Spaceport…

Facilities and attractions:Visitor Centre with cafBirkenhead Park LakeChildrens playground and PlayboulderTwo Lakes available for anglingGrade 1 Historic LandscapeSwiss Bridge, Roman Boathouse and Grand EntranceFootball pitches and Bowling GreensFitness TrailPublic toilets and baby changing in visitor centreBeautiful woodland walks.Visitor Centre opening hours: Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre is open 7…

Britain's largest and most spectacular garden centre, Bridgemere Nursery & Garden World lies on the beautiful borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Established fifty years ago by John Ravenscroft as a one‐man band rose nursery who once lost his entire crop to cold, Bridgemere now covers 50 acres…

Located just off the M53 and just ten minutes from historic Chester, Cheshire Oaks designer outlet is the UK's largest designer outlet with over 145 stores, restaurants and cafes.…

Welcome aboard Chester's iconic award‐winning 1914‐style open top city tour bus. Voted best small attraction of the year for the North West, join us to see all the sights of the city in a unique and special way, with live commentary given by a professional tour guide…

The famous Chester Races, taking place at Chester Racecourse from May to September.…

Woodland grounds with a delightful walled garden at their heart. Spectacular rhododendron and azalea displays. Attractive walks in surrounding parkland, with links to nearby Alderley Edge. Unless indicated, last admission is always 30mins before closing time. .…

The Islands are cut off from the mainland by the tide for up to four hours out of every twelve. If you are planning a visit to the Islands you must allow yourself enough time so that you can leave Hilbre at least three hours before high water,…

Presenting and illuminating the life of a Roman soldier in Britain through informative, educational and interactive experiences for all ages, including daily city tours at 12pm and 3pm, from the Chester Visitor Information Centre.…

St. Johns, a Grade I listed building is one of the finest examples in Europe of the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic, from its massive Noral pillars to the Transitional and Early English Gothic in the Triforium and Clerestory.…

The Palms Tropical Oasis is a huge glasshouse where tropical birds, fish and wildlife are at home amongst the exotic flowering plants and cascading waters. Restaurant, cafe and gift shops. Full service garden centre with display pools and water features, fish and pet departments and Stapeley's…

The Chester Tour ‐ a one hour circular tour of the city with live guide or recorded commentary. Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours, just purchase from the driver, and you can hop on or off whenever you want. With frequent departures, you can…

Wirral Country Park is a major leisure facility and wildlife habitat.For 35 years it has been Wirrals most popular visitor attraction, not only for local people, but from Merseyside, the north west and beyond.The backbone of the park is the 12 mile long Wirral Way, a footpath and…

With over 50 irrestistable flavours of ice cream, with sorbets, indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, mini golf, animal corner and much more, we'll make your tastiest dreams come true.…

Extensive ornamental gardens dominated by romantic Gothic Castle, built in 1801 of local sandstone. Beautiful Temple Water Garden, Rose Garden and many mixed borders. Lakeside picnic area, children's play areas, rare breeds of farm animals, including llamas, children's corner with rabbits, chickens and free flying aviary…

Recently voted amongst the top 50 in Europe and in the top 10 in Britain, the Gardens are a plantsman's paradise and are celebrated for the oldest and finest double herbaceous borders in the country. Praised by international plantsman Roy Lancaster as 'one of the most exciting…

Bramall Hall is a superb example of a 'Cheshire Black and White' timber framed manor house, with origins dating back to Medieval England. The property is lovingly cared for and presents the visitor with a marvellous historic record spanning six centures. The house is set in 70…

Capesthorne has been touched by nearly 1,000 years of English History. Roman Legions passed across it. Titled Norman families hunted on it. In the Civil War the family was Royalist and an ancestress helped Charles II to escape after the Battle of Worcester. The…

Extensive ornamental gardens dominated by romantic Gothic Castle built in 1801 of local sandstone. Beautiful Temple water garden, rose garden and many mixed borders. Lakeside walk with picnic site and children's play area, rare breeds of farm animals, including llamas, children's corner with rabbits, chickens and…

Today Gawsworth Hall not only makes a delightful day out for all the family,but, between June and August, we proudly present a wide range of open air theatre events in our all seated, covered auditorium. The original Norman house was rebuilt in 1480 and, following extensive remodelling…

Lyme Park is a great estate with lavishly decorated house and fine gardens. It is a Tudor house transformed into a huge Italianate palace in the 18th century. Originally a Tudor house, Lyme was transformed by the Venetian architect Leoni into an Italianate palace. Some…

Ness Botanische opens to the public Friday 3 September. Winner of Best in Show and Gold Medal at RHS Show Tatton Park 2009, the garden was created by the garden designer and TV presenter Chris Beardshaw. The design draws upon many years of academic research work at…

Reaseheath is the leading specialist land‐based college in the UK.It's set in 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lakes and woodland and has a golf course tooReaseheath stages a host of fabulous events and activities throughout the year for families, including the Giant Maize Maze and Children's Zoo, plus…

Fancy a fabulous day out with more than 11,000 amazing animals Youre in the right place Were the UKs top zoo, with 110 acres of award-winning enclosures and gardens to explore./pp/ppYoull pack loads of exciting stuff into a day at Chester Zoo and even then youll probably…

National Deafblind charity Sense is offering you the opportunity to come face to face with Europe's largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks. You can dive with sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire. /pp/ppThis fantastic opportunity is suitable for just about anybody and…

Visit Beeston Castle and Woodland Park and discover this Castle on the Rock, explore wildlife trails and look out for Richard II's lost treasure.…