Manchester Airport 42 min
National Trust - Erddig (29 min)
Massive 18th-century manor offering tours of the family house & its ornate 12,000-acre garden. Eastgate Clock (20 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Wirral Peninsula (22 min)
Peninsula sandwiched across the River Mersey from Liverpool & on the other side, the River Dee. Chester Cathedral (18 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Lady Lever Art Gallery (27 min)
A classical stone building displaying Victorian paintings, Wedgwood and 18th-century furniture. The Grosvenor Museum (14 min)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Clwydian Range (24 min)
Hikers are drawn to these wildlife-filled hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Blue Planet Aquarium (15 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Ness Botanic Gardens (18 min)
Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (17 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Moel Famau (22 min)
The remains of a tower sit atop the summit of this 1,821-ft. hill, a well-known hiking destination. Chester Zoo (20 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Chester Racecourse (17 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Wepre park (11 min)
Including a forest & open fields, this park features the ruins of 12th-century castle & a waterfall. Chester City Walls (18 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. | 
