| suites with 4-poster beds are also available. 3 miles from beeston castle and woodland park. dining options include a casual parisian-style restaurant, a bar and lounge, and afternoon tea. the 38 individually designed rooms feature flat-screen tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, wifi and room service; some have country views. 6 miles from tarporley village and 1. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a beauty salon, garden lawns, conference space and wedding facilities. set in a tudor-style mansion overlooking the cheshire plain, this stately hotel is 2
Manchester Airport 45 min
Chester Cathedral (30 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre (30 min)
Boat trips through a working hydraulic lift raising vessels from the River Weaver to the canal. Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (13 min)
Elegant, 19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, plus llamas and pygmy goats. Chester City Walls (28 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (28 min)
A nuclear bunker and defence complex offering tours and 20th-century military history exhibitions. Delamere Forest (20 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (34 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Beeston Castle (4 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Marbury Country Park (32 min)
Ancient woodland, streams and a large open space, including a play area and orienteering course. Blakemere Village (17 min)
Quaint cluster of indie boutiques, plus a restaurant, falconry center, archery & Segway rides. The Grosvenor Museum (28 min)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Chester Zoo (28 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Eastgate Clock (30 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Chester Racecourse (32 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. The Crocky Trail (19 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. | 
