Manchester Airport 45 min
Eaton Hall (11 min) Chapel, architecture, parrots, victorian era, and clock tower Eastgate Clock (19 min) Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. The Crocky Trail (18 min) Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Chester Roman Gardens (17 min) Elegant gardens bordered by ancient Roman city walls & featuring fragments of excavated fortresses. Ness Botanic Gardens (31 min) Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Stretton Watermill (16 min) Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (16 min) Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. The Grosvenor Museum (13 min) Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Chester City Walls (16 min) Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Cheshire Military Museum (15 min) History of 4 regiments connected with Cheshire from 1685 to today, depicted in interactive displays. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (16 min) Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Beeston Castle (30 min) A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Wepre park (23 min) Including a forest & open fields, this park features the ruins of 12th-century castle & a waterfall. Chester Racecourse (16 min) Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. |