Discover the best top things to do in Cheshire, United Kingdom including Gauntlet Birds of Prey, The Brindley Theatre, Three Wrens Gin, Chester Zoo, Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Walton Hall and Gardens, Chester Cathedral, Arley Hall & Gardens, Little Moreton Hall, Lyme Park.
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5.0 based on 556 reviews
Gauntlet, Eagle & Vulture park is the largest bird of prey park in the Northwest of England. With over 120 birds of prey, ranging from the smallest owls to the worlds largest eagle and Vultures it really is a haven for animal lovers. Gauntlet has two daily shows at 12.30 and 3 during the months March-Oct and during the winter months weekends only. As well as our two daily displays we have vulture feeding and meet & greet. We have a large children's play area with plenty of room for picnics. We are on the same site as Fryers garden centre and you can leave at anytime and come back for our displays. For those wishing to get closer we have bird of prey experiences which are run 7 days a week throughout the year. This gives people the opportunity to handle and fly the birds.
We visited the park with my elderly parents and two young grand children aged 6 and 11. We all had a wonderful experience with Meet and Greet sessions , the Vulture experience and the wonderful flying experience at the end of the day when over 30 birds gave an awe inspiring display set to music. What a great day out and very reasonable. We had a snack type lunch and coffees from the little cafe area but my daughter and partner along with their children went to the Garden Centre next door as they are gluten free. The birds are well looked after, well loved , staff are knowlegeable and enthuiastic. I cannot fault it at all.
5.0 based on 448 reviews
Love this theatre. Fantastic vantage points throughout, friendly team and super helpful box office. We went to see the panto Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs as a group of 10 and we loved the experience. The pantomime was great, particularly Andrew Curphey (of the excellent Andrew Curphey Theatre Company) and Matt Dallen as Muddles and the Dame! Brilliant energy and engaging performances from both of them. 12 days of Christmas was just hilarious. Can’t wait to see them try to top it next year in Aladdin!
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Multi-award winning boutique Cheshire distillery. Visit us to craft your own bottle, or pop down for our tour and tasting every Saturday. Set in a beautiful woodland location opposite Cholmondeley Castle, Three wrens produce a range of artisan gins, using locally sourced Cheshire botanicals. Gold medal winners at the 2020 world gin awards and winner of UK’s most innovative craft gin distillery 2020.
Brilliant way to spend an afternoon. Really interesting & enjoyable to do. Nick is so passionate about what he does which just adds to the fun of it. You go home with something that is very personal to you & totally your own taste. Would recommend to anyone & was a very thoughtful present for my husband.
4.5 based on 15,328 reviews
We're the UK's number one charity zoo, with over 21,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round, full-day visitor attraction for everyone. We're open daily from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Car parking is free and on site. Facilities for disabled visitors, including self-drive electric scooters and wheelchairs.
Every time I come to this zoo I see a different animal so I have a different experience meaning that an annual pass is the best value for money. The zoo is a great all weather attraction because of all of the indoor areas which includes the monkey house, the tropical house, the jaguar house, butterfly house, bat house, the new Islands house and the aquarium. You can also hop on the monorail to get a different view of the enclosures out of the cold. Plenty of picnic area if you don’t want to buy food with huge play zones for children The elephants are always impressive. What a privilege to see the zoo everyone is talking about since the series secret life of the zoo was aired! A great educational experience.
4.5 based on 315 reviews
Norton Priory is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Boasting the priory ruins, 12th century undercroft (which is the last fully surviving part of the priory itself) and an 18th century Walled Garden, it is located within an oasis of 42 acres of tranquil woodland and wildflower meadows. The museum includes two exhibition galleries which explore the site's history, including the archaeological digs which took place in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands of artefacts from Norton’s 900 year history are on display, including the internationally significant 14th century statue of St. Christopher, which features in Lucy M. Boston's classic children's book, 'The Children of Green Knowe'. Please note that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently opening on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only at this time. We advise booking in advance via our website, or calling prior to visiting during our opening hours.
We had a great day out in Norton Priory with its fascinating ruins and exhibitions, fun kids activities, extensive grounds and beautiful walled garden. I came in August with my son whilst visiting family. I was so impressed with the precautions they’ve taken to follow the Covid guidelines as well as still making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to help. We’ll definitely be back when we can.
4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
With its Hall, extensive gardens and playgrounds, petting zoo, pitch and putt and other attractions this is a great place to bring young and old for a day out on a nice sunny day. Parking is cheap at £3 for the day and there are plenty of food outlets dotted around, although it is invariably cheaper to bring a picnic. Short term attractions will lighten your pocket, yet keep any youngsters expending more energy. A great place.
4.5 based on 5,247 reviews
Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.
4.5 based on 605 reviews
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THE GARDENS ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, THE HALL IS ONLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDAYS, SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS. Arley is a place of enormous character, charm and interest. Visitors are frequently struck by the warm and intimate atmosphere and the feeling that Arley is a much-cherished family home. The Gardens, which are amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for their vitality, variety and historical interest and are particularly celebrated for the magnificent double herbaceous border. The Hall is an impressive example of a Victorian country house built in the Elizabethan style.
We wanted to make the most of the beautiful weather but avoid the busy beaches. Arley Hall & Gardens was perfect for this! Lots of open spaces, beautiful plants, flowers & structures to explore. A feast for the eyes with all the colours of the flowers in full bloom. We took a picnic but treated ourselves with a cake from the cafe; which was fresh, flavourful and very yummy. Suitable for visitors of all ages and mobility. Easy to negotiate paths for prams/scooters/chairs. Plenty of benches to take a rest or to take in your surroundings. The hall wasn't open during our visit, but we are keen to return on a day that it is. Good value day out.
4.5 based on 1,201 reviews
Well what can I say, the National Trust has come up tops again with this little Tudor Gem. Extremely well maintained and restored beautiful House, it is a pleasure to visit As usual with the National Trust, staff are onsite to bring the house to life and free tours are available which are excellent. Enjoy the tour then wander around at your leisure to enjoy other parts of the house and it’s display, followed perhaps by a visit to the cafe, where you can eat inside or out in the garden whilst the ducks from the moat nibble for titbits beneath your feet. There is a path to walk which follows the moat around the property which gives you a chance to enjoy the various herbs and flowers that surround the Hall. A great all weather attraction, enjoy.
4.5 based on 1,708 reviews
I have visited Lyme Park three times this year, winter, spring and summer, and there is something to please all the time. The walks along the footpaths are exhilerating, with stunning views over the Peak District and on into Manchester; the formal gardens are beautiful, and so are the waterfowl on the lake, which my grand-daughter loves. The orangery is full of interesting plants and I had to curb my instincts to take cuttings! We had a most welcome cuppa in the tea room in the house itself, and welcomed the second hand books on offer via an honesty box. I love Lyme Park and am planning a further two visits before the end of the year!
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