Local Attractions

Featured attractions

Chester

The city is compact enough to walk around with ease, and the unique two tiered rows will make your shopping experience even more enjoyable.

Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed is North Wales' most popular inland resort and the principal village of the Snowdonia National Park. Set in a beautiful valley in the Snowdonia Forest Park, it is ideal for outdoor activity holidays. Numerous Craft and outdoor activity shops are in the village with the popular Swallow Falls nearby.

Blue Planet Aquarium

Oceans of Fun, and featuring one of the world's largest underwater viewing tunnels. You can get right up close to huge sharks, graceful rays and hundreds of other amazing fish in fantastic surroundings.

Chester Races

There has been racing on the Roodee at Chester for over 450 years and the thrill of watching a race at Chester unfolding before you from the sophisticated surroundings of the course’s enclosures or the vantage point of the City walls is an unforgettable experience.

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

The largest Designer Outlet in the UK, situated near Chester, just off Junction 10 of the M53. It has the hugely popular Coliseum – a full-scale entertainment complex – right next door. It opened in March 1995 and now has 120 shops, many of which sell designer label clothing. There is free parking and it is open seven days a week.

The Sandstone Trail

Stride out along the Sandstone Trail and sample some of the finest walking in Cheshire. Follow the ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the Cheshire plain and enjoy this invigorating walk at any time of year.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

The aqueduct at Froncysyllte, proposed as a World Heritage Site, carries the Llangollen Canal over the valley of the River Dee east of Llangollen. In 2005 it celebrated its bicenteenary, with a 16 gun salute, a Napoleonic battle re-enactment, music and fireworks. The Aqueduct is truly a spectacular sight, carrying the canal 126 feet above the river in cast iron troughs mounted on 19 masonry arches.

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is the UK's number one charity zoo! With 7,000 animals and over 400 species, Chester Zoo is an exciting, fun day out for all ages.

Llangollen

Llangollen nestles within the beautiful Dee Valley in the North East of Wales. It is a town of varied parts, with plenty to interest the most discerning of visitors. It is also host to many different international events each year, the most famous being the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Llandudno

Llandudno is Wales's largest resort, uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes with two wonderful beaches, the award winning North Shore and the quiet, sand duned West Shore. Llandudno has kept its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendour, despite its modern attractions.

Other attractions

• Boogle's Barn — Indoor, multi-level soft adventure play for children upto 12 years. Including electric go-karts, separate toddler area, party rooms and a cafe. Open 7 days. Now OFSTED Registered for Baby-sitting, Creche Facilities & Holiday Camp.
• Crocky Trail — an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides, bridges, tunnels etc, though there is always a way around the more challenging obstacles.
• Beeston Castle — Fantastic panoramic views of Cheshire. Standing majestically on a sheer rocky crag, Beeston has perhaps the most stunning views of any castle in England. Excavations indicate that a Bronze Age settlement and Iron Age hillfort occupied the site long before the castle was begun in 1225.
• Millmoor Farm — 17th Century Farmhouse Situated in the beautiful valleys of South Cheshire. Voted "Best Self Catering Holiday 2006" by Visitchester.com.
• Cholmondeley Castle — Ornamental gardens dominated by a gothic castle built in 1801, the home to Marchioness of Cholmondeley. Cholmondeley Castle Garden is said by many to be among the most romantically beautiful gardens they have ever seen.
• Oulton Park — One of the most picturesque and historic circuits in the country, Oulton Park is a glorious place to enjoy motorsport. In its early days the track hosted international racing and the Oulton Park Gold Cup regularly attracted famous teams and drivers from Formula One. Stirling Moss was a five-time winner here.
• Blakemere Shopping Experience — Blakemere houses over 30 craft shops including fashions, furniture, food and drink, fine art, jewellery. See local craftspeople at work including demonstrations and workshops.
• Bangor-On-Dee Racecourse — a left-handed jumps racecourse set in glorious countryside and overlooked by the Welsh hills. It has a unique character, exemplified by the fact that this is the only racecourse in the country that doesn't have a Grandstand!
• De Vere Carden Park Golf Club — The 17th century estate of De Vere Carden Park is set amongst 750 acres of breathtaking Cheshire countryside and has quickly established itself as one of the worlds leading golf and leisure retreats.
• Wrexham — In the last few years, Wrexham has been transformed into a shoppers paradise whilst still retaining the charm of the older streets, arcades and markets. The Monday market is the largest in North Wales.
• Snugburys Ice Cream Factory — An indulgent ice cream factory located in a beautiful farm setting. "The perfect very Raspberry Ripple, an exemplary Swiss Choc Chunk, the crème de la crème of Pecan and Fudge" - The Daily Telegraph.
• Valle Crucis Abbey — The remains of this thirteenth century abbey confirm the building prowess of our ancestors. It was largely destroyed following Henry VIII’s split with the Catholic church, but the remains have been preserved and restored. Walking through the many rooms presents a strong picture of the austere life experienced by the Monks who lived there.
• Erddig Hall — Now under protection of the National Trust, this grand building provides a fascinating insight into the privileged life of the upper classes. The gardens are wonderful and the surrounding park can be freely accessed for walking.