Manchester Airport 50 min
Chester Cathedral (35 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Chester Racecourse (37 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. The Grosvenor Museum (32 min)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (12 min)
Elegant, 19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, plus llamas and pygmy goats. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (31 min)
Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Blakemere Village (22 min)
Quaint cluster of indie boutiques, plus a restaurant, falconry center, archery & Segway rides. Bickerton Hill (8 min)
Relaxed destination with serene walking paths through woodlands, farmlands & hilly countryside. The Crocky Trail (24 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Beeston Castle (9 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Eastgate Clock (35 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (22 min)
A nuclear bunker and defence complex offering tours and 20th-century military history exhibitions. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (39 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Delamere Forest (25 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Chester City Walls (33 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (13 min) | 
