Cheshire

Adlington Hall

The Cheshire Manor Home of the Leghs since 1315. The Great Hall was built between 1450 and 1505, the Elizabethan “Black and White” in 1581 and the Georgian South Front in 1757.

Alexander’s Jazz Theatre

Alexander’s Jazz Theatre is a leading North West venue for jazz, blues and rock artists. It is also the main venue for the annual Chester Jazz and Blues Festival.

Arley Hall & Gardens

A garden to charm and delight, surrounded by lush parkland, the award winning gardens feature the magnificent double herbaceous border, the unique ilex columns, topiary and tree avenues, collections of shrub roses, rhododenrums, azaleas and herbaceous plants.

Beeston Castle

Standing majestically on sheer, rocky crags, Beeston Castle has perhaps the most stunning views from any castle in England. Its history stretches back over 4,000 years, to when it was a Bronze Age hill fort.

Blakemere Craft Centre

Over 30 shops, set around charming Edwardian stables. Huge selection of unusual items from soft furnishings to ladies fashions and handmade chocolates to fine art and prints.

Blue Planet Aquarium

At Blue Planet Aquarium, the largest aquarium anywhere in the UK, you’re guaranteed to see more types of shark than anywhere else in Britain. And they are BIG! We’ve got more than 10 different species from around the world including our famous sand tiger sharks! At the heart of your ultimate underwater adventure is Aquatunnel, one of the longest in the world at 70m long with a moving walkway and everywhere you look, you’ll find a shark looming overhead.

Bollin Valley Partnership

The Bollin rises in the Pennines and flows through Macclesfield, Wilmslow, and Bowden and eventually into Manchester ship canal, about 30 miles from its source.

Cheshire Military Museum

Visit the Cheshire Military Museum to discover 300 years of history following a £500,000 refurbishment in 2001. The museum houses fascinating displays and collections relating to the Cheshire Regiment, the Cheshire Yeomanry, The 3rd Carabiners, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards and Eaton Hall Officer Cadet school.

Chester Zoo

Chester is the UK’s largest zoo - and you’ll need a full day to enjoy it. Here 5,000 animals live in spacious, near-natural surroundings, set in 80 acres of award-winning gardens.

Dorfold Hall

Dorfold Hall is a Jacobean country house built in 1616 for Ralph Wilbraham. It is the family home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roundell. It has beautiful plaster ceilings and oak panelling, as well as attractive woodland gardens and summer herbaceous borders.

Grosvenor Museum

Making history fun at this award-winning museum, discover Chester from Roman Fortress of Deva to the present day. View the city through the eyes of artists, admire the craft of local silversmiths, explore Cheshire’s wildlife, and see the town house where time stands still.

Hat Works

“Hat Works” is the UK’s premier museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear. Located in a former Victorian hat factory, Hat Works has 3 floors of informative fun including guided tours of working millinery machinery, to reconstructed hatters cottage, office and shop plus a giant gallery of hats, family fun area, shop and café.

Macclesfield Silk Museums

Silk from cocoon to loom, visit Macclesfield’s two award-winning silk museums where we have weavers in residence. The story is told through audio-visual programme with exhibitions, models and silk textiles and fashions.

Ness Botanic Gardens

Set on the banks of the River Dee, with breathtaking views across to North Wales. Ness Botanic Gardens boast international repute with seasonal flowers, shrubs and trees in particular Rhododendron and Azaleas, all at their very best.

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

Ever wanted to experience 800 years of magical history amongst 38 acres of tranquil and beautiful gardens? Norton Priory in North Cheshire offers all of this and more! There are friendly free guides for pre-booked groups, an excellent new menu in our Refectory café and special events throughout the year.

Oulton Park Race Circuit

320 acres of glorious Cheshire countryside proving spectacular car and bike racing from April to October including British Superbikes, British Touring Cars, Formula 3 and Family Fun Days.

Stapeley Water Gardens

Stapeley Water Gardens consists of a full service garden centre with display pools and water features, fish and pet departments. The Palms Tropical Oasis is a huge glasshouse where tropical birds, fish and wildlife are at home amongst the exotic flowering plants and cascading waters.

The Boat Museum

Experience life afloat as you climb aboard the historic narrow boats, or step back in time to the period dockworkers cottages. Britain’s industrial and social heritage is brought to life at The Boat Museum, with exhibitions of working steam and diesel engines, colourful displays of canal ware and the fascinating history of canal development.