Manchester Airport 54 min
Castell Dinas Brân (30 min)
Hilltop ruins of a 13th century castle built on the site of an earlier Iron Age hillfort. Plas Newydd Historic House & Gardens (29 min)
A 14th-century country house rebuilt in Victorian times and remodelled in the 1930s. Chester Cathedral (26 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (24 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (24 min)
Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Chester Zoo (28 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Chester City Walls (25 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (21 min)
19 arch feat of engineering by Thomas Telford, with water from Horseshoe Falls and boat rides. Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (21 min)
Elegant, 19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, plus llamas and pygmy goats. Llangollen Railway Station (26 min)
Standard-gauge railway following the River Dee through an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Crocky Trail (24 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Eastgate Clock (27 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Beeston Castle (26 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Alyn Waters (15 min)
Expansive green space offering wooded & riverside trails, a playground, visitor centre & cafe. National Trust - Erddig (21 min)
Massive 18th-century manor offering tours of the family house & its ornate 12,000-acre garden. | 
