set in an ivy-covered georgian manor with period features, this polished hotel is 6 miles from wrexham town centre, 9 miles from chester cathedral and 8 miles from chester roman amphitheatre. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a lounge/bar, a brasserie serving international fare, and gardens. casual rooms feature en suite bathrooms, free wifi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is free. some have sitting areas, wet rooms with rainfall showerheads, and/or fridges. breakfast is available for a surcharge Manchester Airport 46 min
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (25 min) Elegant, 19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, plus llamas and pygmy goats. Chester Racecourse (17 min) Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. The Grosvenor Museum (14 min) Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Blue Planet Aquarium (19 min) Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Alyn Waters (12 min) Expansive green space offering wooded & riverside trails, a playground, visitor centre & cafe. Eastgate Clock (19 min) Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Beeston Castle (30 min) A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Chester City Walls (17 min) Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Chester Zoo (20 min) Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. 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. The Crocky Trail (19 min) Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. National Trust - Erddig (18 min) Massive 18th-century manor offering tours of the family house & its ornate 12,000-acre garden. Chester Cathedral (18 min) Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (17 min) Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (19 min) 19 arch feat of engineering by Thomas Telford, with water from Horseshoe Falls and boat rides. |