Cheshire Attractions

Anderton Boat Lift

The world’s first Boat Lift. Reopened in March 2002  following a £7 million restoration programme, the Anderton Boat lift otherwise known as the "Cathedral of the Canals" is an exciting experience for all ages

Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich CW9 6FW Tel: 01606 786777 Email

Barton Grange Garden Centre

Situated in landscaped gardens, this is a Garden Centre and one of the UK’s premier garden centres. Superb range of indoor and outdoor plants. Outstanding range of gardening products, furniture and giltware. Seasonal displays including Magical Christmas and Grona. Two excellent restaurants. Pets and Aquatics Centre. Full and varied events programme.

Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport SK7 1QS. Tel: 01614390745 Email

Blue Planet Aquarium

Britain’s largest aquarium attraction, two floors of interactive displays. Caribbean Reef tank, 71 metre under water walkway, featuring Europe’s largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks with over 2,000 fish and the world’s deadliest frogs. Dive Nights, education programme.

Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LF Tel: 0151 357 8800 Email

Brookside Miniature Railway

Greatly extended 7.25 gauge, passenger railway running through the beautiful gardens of a premier Cheshire Gaden Centre. Authentic GWR Station Free entrance to platforms, Steam and Diesel locos, Full size Signal Box, 3 River Bridges and 2 Tunnels, Museum of Railway Relics. Restaurant and all facilities.

Macclesfield Road, (A523) Poynton, SK12 1BY Tel: 01625 872919 Email

Bunbury Watermill

Restored 19 Century corn mill. Stone-ground flour for sale.

Mill Lane, off Bowesgate Road, Bunbury, Tarporley CW6 9PP Tel: 01829 261422

Cheshire Ice Cream Farm

Offers a picture perfect location and over 30 flavours of award winning ’Real Dairy’ Ice Cream, Under 6’ s Ploy Barn, Country Tea Room, a viewing gallery to watch milking ­ Rare Breeds and Rescued Birds of Prey, New "Cow to Cone" experience

Dumlan Hall, Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9NE Tel: 01829 770446  Email

Cheshire Waterlife

Practice the ancient art of falconry. See flying hawks, owls and falcons in beautiful Cheshire Countryside. A hands-on adventure with a range of courses 1 hour to 3 days. There is also have a large Pet Centre specializing in hand-reared Parrots. Everything necessary for water gardening. Tropical Marine and Koi Specialists.

Blakemere Craft Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2EB Tel: 01606 882223 Email

Chester Boats

1/2 hour cruises every 30 minutes, Showboats for private charter. 2 hour cruise through Eaton estate, home of the Duke of Westminster to Iron Bridge; departs 12 noon daily during season. hemed BBG cruises every Sunday

Boating Station, Souters lane, Chester, CH1 1SD  Tel: 01244 325394   Email

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo has 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens with a new Fun Ark adventure play area, near the Ark Restaurant, a great place for children of all ages to let off steam! There is a wide range of shops, cafes and ice-cream kiosks, fountain shop and a fun and professional face-painting service is available during peak periods.

Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH Tel: 01244380280  Email

Chester Visitors Centre

Located close to the heart of this historic City, overlooking the Roman Amphitheatre, the Chester Visitor Centre is an attraction for the whole family. Activities include: video show, history of Chester exhibition featuring Rows model and displays. Gift Shop. Rows Café, World of Names, Brass rubbing and sand modeling, Guided Walks, Candle Making, Tourist Information Centre. FREE Admission

Vicar’s Lane, Chester, CH1 1QX    Tel: 01244 402111   Email

Deva Roman Experience

Step aboard a Roman Galley and stroll through reconstructed streets of Roman Chester. You can explore the Roman fortress in 3 metre deep excavations and handle "dig" discoveries in the "Finds" room. Gift shop selling a selection of themed souvenirs.

just off Bridge Street, Chester City Centre CH1 1NL Tel: 01244 343407

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

For 50 years this vast underground complex was SECRET. Entering through the massive blast doors you’ll be transported into the chilling world of the COLD WAR. Costing over £32 million you can explore the nuclear blastproof HQ & see the government’s preparations for nuclear war. Step into the lives of those who worked here, hear the sounds, even the smells of working Civil Defence HQ. Exciting war rooms & audio visuals. 2 superb cinemas. Explore the labyrinth of spooky corridors. The bunker is an adventure playground in itself. Children have bundles of fun following the SOVIET SPY MOUSE TRAIL.

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AQ  Tel: 01270 629219 Email

Jodrell Bank Science Centre, Planetarium and Arboretum

Discover the wonders of the Universe, in the Science Centre, beside the worldfamous Lovell radio telescope.Science is explained through hands-on exhibits. Explore fascinating exhibitions on astronomy, Earth, space and sci-art. Experience the wonders of the Universe in the planetarium and 3D Theatre. Follow trails and experience the beauty of the natural environment of the 35 acre Arboretum. Picnic and play area, cafeteria.

Nr Holmes Chapel  SK11 9DL Tel: 01477 571339 Email

Lion Salt Works

Only surviving open-pan saltworks in Britain. Site open most afternoons by volunteers of the lion Saltworks Trust. Groups by prior booking.

Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich CW9 6ES Tel: 01606 41823    Email

Oulton Park

320 acres of glorious Cheshire Countryside providing fast and furious car and bike racing tram April-Oct, including British Superbikes, British Touring Cars, Formula 3’s and Family Fun Days. Free Parking. Restaurant and Bar available. You can experience the thrill for yourself with racing, rally and early drive activities.

Race Circuit, Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9BW  Tel: 01829 760301

Port Sunlight Village

19th-century garden village built for Lever’s soap-factory workers

Port Sunlight, Cheshire Tel: 0151 644 6466 Email

Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate 

Unravel the history of cotton and experience life as an apprentice in the restored Georgian Cotton Mill and Apprentice House. Visit the interactive Power Galleries, two mill engines steaming daily and the world’s most powerful water-wheel. Mill Restaurant, Mill Shop, Children’s

Styal, Wilmslow, SK9 4LA Tel: 01625 527468 Email

The Railway Age

Signal Boxes, Exhibitions, Locomotives, outdoor and indoor play area. An attraction for all the family.

Vernon Way, Crewe CWI 2DB Tel: 01270 212130 Email

Snugburys (Jersey Ice Cream)

Ice cream from a great shop in a beautiful setting. Jersey ice Cream "The perfect very raspberry ripple, swiss choc chunk, the creme de la creme of pecan and fudge. National Award Finalists for the innovative ’Slimmer and Diabetic" dairy ice cream.

Pork Farm, Hurlestan, Nantwich, CN5 6BU Tel: 01270 624830 Email

Stockley Farm

Take the tractor and trailer ride from our car park at Arley Estole. You can stroke, cuddle or help feed the animals. Watch cows being milked, bounce in the straw, browse in the gift shop, enjoy refreshments in the cafe, have fun in the Let’s Make corner or relax with a picnic on the adventure playground. Pony rides. Nature trail. Birds of prey.

Arley, CW9 6NA Tel:01565 777323 Email

Stretton Watermill

A small working watermill set in beautiful countryside only ten miles from Chester. Visitors see the two waterwheels driving the ancient wooden mill machinery and turning the millstones. The Miller demonstrates the whole skilled operation to transform grain into flour. Exhibition, small shop and picnic area nearby.

Farndon. SY14 7HS Tel: 01606 41331 Email