Manchester Airport 53 min
Wirral Country Park (42 min)
Grassy picnic areas above the River Dee, plus birding, beach walks & bike rides on the Wirral Way. Wepre park (17 min)
Including a forest & open fields, this park features the ruins of 12th-century castle & a waterfall. Chester City Walls (29 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Wirral Peninsula (34 min)
Peninsula sandwiched across the River Mersey from Liverpool & on the other side, the River Dee. The Grosvenor Museum (26 min)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Eastgate Clock (31 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Loggerheads Country Park (10 min)
Woodland, cliffs and river valley in the Clwydian Range, with a discovery trail and dramatic views. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (29 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Chester Zoo (32 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Ness Botanic Gardens (29 min)
Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Chester Racecourse (29 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Clwydian Range (11 min)
Hikers are drawn to these wildlife-filled hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Flint Castle (18 min)
Castle, estuary, ruins, and history Chester Cathedral (30 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Moel Famau (17 min)
The remains of a tower sit atop the summit of this 1,821-ft. hill, a well-known hiking destination. | 
