Manchester Airport 28 min
Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre (20 min)
Boat trips through a working hydraulic lift raising vessels from the River Weaver to the canal. Beeston Castle (31 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (31 min)
A nuclear bunker and defence complex offering tours and 20th-century military history exhibitions. Tatton Park (21 min)
Historic estate with Tudor hall, neo-classical mansion, lavish gardens, a deer park and playground. Lion Salt Works (14 min)
Educational museum exploring the history of salt production at a restored open-pan salt-making site. Go Ape Delamere Forest (25 min)
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. Delamere Forest (26 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Marbury Country Park (21 min)
Ancient woodland, streams and a large open space, including a play area and orienteering course. Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse (12 min)
Films, reconstructions, models and artefacts tracing the history and industry of west Cheshire. Blakemere Village (17 min)
Quaint cluster of indie boutiques, plus a restaurant, falconry center, archery & Segway rides. National Trust Little Moreton Hall (20 min)
Garden, history, and architecture National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden (30 min)
National Trust site inspired by the East, with a dahlia walk and plants from round the world. Capesthorne Hall (24 min) Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (17 min)
Educational observatory museum with science exhibits, the Lovell Radio Telescope, plus outdoor cafe. Arley Hall & Gardens (27 min)
Stately, 19th-century country home open for events, plus a formal garden, cafe, gift shop & nursery. | 
