Manchester Airport 55 min
Chester Racecourse (29 min) Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Dewa Roman Experience (28 min) Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (7 min) Elegant, 19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, plus llamas and pygmy goats. Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (18 min) Abbeywood Gardens (23 min) Go Ape Delamere Forest (27 min) Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. Nantwich Museum (20 min) Compact local history museum featuring temporary & permanent exhibitions in a former library. Stretton Watermill (11 min) Bickerton Hill (15 min) Relaxed destination with serene walking paths through woodlands, farmlands & hilly countryside. Chester Zoo (28 min) Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (27 min) A nuclear bunker and defence complex offering tours and 20th-century military history exhibitions. Delamere Forest (30 min) Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Eaton Hall (28 min) Chapel, architecture, parrots, victorian era, and clock tower The Grosvenor Museum (25 min) Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Chester Cathedral (27 min) Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. |