Felicia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Privately owned historic house and beautiful gardens owned by Lord and Lady Ashbrook.
17 locals recommend
Arley Hall & Gardens
Privately owned historic house and beautiful gardens owned by Lord and Lady Ashbrook.
Historic estate with Tudor hall, neo-classical mansion, lavish gardens, a deer park and playground. Explore 1,000 acres of beautiful Parkland with walking trails, picturesque meres, and an abundance of wildlife.
Events held here include RHS Tatton Flower Show, Classic Cars and many more
Tatton Park, Knutsford entrance
Historic estate with Tudor hall, neo-classical mansion, lavish gardens, a deer park and playground. Explore 1,000 acres of beautiful Parkland with walking trails, picturesque meres, and an abundance of wildlife.
Events held here include RHS Tatton Flower Show, Classic Cars and many more
The Anderton Boat Lift is a two caisson lift lock. It provides a 50-foot vertical link between two navigable waterways: the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal.
27 locals recommend
Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre
Lift LaneThe Anderton Boat Lift is a two caisson lift lock. It provides a 50-foot vertical link between two navigable waterways: the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal.
The Lion Salt Works is the last remaining open pan salt works in Marston, near Northwich, Cheshire, England. It closed as a work in 1986 and is now preserved as a museum.
8 locals recommend
Lion Salt Works
Ollershaw LaneThe Lion Salt Works is the last remaining open pan salt works in Marston, near Northwich, Cheshire, England. It closed as a work in 1986 and is now preserved as a museum.
The Jodrell Bank Observatory – originally the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station and from 1966 to 1999, the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories – hosts a number of radio telescopes, and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester.
66 locals recommend
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Bomish LaneThe Jodrell Bank Observatory – originally the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station and from 1966 to 1999, the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories – hosts a number of radio telescopes, and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester.
The UK’s number 1 zoo, boasting an impressive 12000 animals and around 400 different species. Chester Zoo is a world renowned zoo with every changing activities and demonstrations as well as a constantly increasing roster of wildlife.
227 locals recommend
Chester Zoo
Moston RoadThe UK’s number 1 zoo, boasting an impressive 12000 animals and around 400 different species. Chester Zoo is a world renowned zoo with every changing activities and demonstrations as well as a constantly increasing roster of wildlife.
Another one for animal lovers of all ages. Knowsley Safari Park is one of the best Safari parks in the UK with an impressive array of animals. Knowsley also offer Birds of prey and sea lion displays as well as hands on animal experiences with GiraffeS, Meerkats, Big Cats, Elephants and Rhinos.
45 locals recommend
Knowsley Safari
Another one for animal lovers of all ages. Knowsley Safari Park is one of the best Safari parks in the UK with an impressive array of animals. Knowsley also offer Birds of prey and sea lion displays as well as hands on animal experiences with GiraffeS, Meerkats, Big Cats, Elephants and Rhinos.
Blue Planet Aquarium is perfect for a family day out. With a huge array of fish and other sea life, Blue Planet is entertaining and educational, with an array of talks and feeds throughout the day for all ages to get involved in. Blue Planet also offers an outdoor play area, an Otter enclosure and Swimming with Shark experiences.
65 locals recommend
Blue Planet Aquarium
Blue Planet Aquarium is perfect for a family day out. With a huge array of fish and other sea life, Blue Planet is entertaining and educational, with an array of talks and feeds throughout the day for all ages to get involved in. Blue Planet also offers an outdoor play area, an Otter enclosure and Swimming with Shark experiences.
Chester was founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. It's known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone. In the old city, the Rows is a shopping district distinguished by 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings. A Roman amphitheatre, with ongoing excavations, lies just outside the old city's walls.
335 locals recommend
Chester
Chester was founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. It's known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone. In the old city, the Rows is a shopping district distinguished by 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings. A Roman amphitheatre, with ongoing excavations, lies just outside the old city's walls.
Manchester is a major city with a rich industrial heritage. The Castlefield conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The revitalised Salford Quays dockyards now house the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre.
213 locals recommend
Manchester
Manchester is a major city with a rich industrial heritage. The Castlefield conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The revitalised Salford Quays dockyards now house the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre.
Liverpool is a maritime city, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head.
167 locals recommend
Liverpool
Liverpool is a maritime city, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head.
Adventure
An outdoors adventure for all ages. There are several tree top experiences for different ages, a child friendly one and a more challenging one for the older members of the family. As well as the tree top experiences, there are segway tours and zip-line courses as well as a children’s play area.
25 locals recommend
Go Ape Delamere
An outdoors adventure for all ages. There are several tree top experiences for different ages, a child friendly one and a more challenging one for the older members of the family. As well as the tree top experiences, there are segway tours and zip-line courses as well as a children’s play area.
Shopping
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211 locals recommend
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadTrendsetters, foodies, social butterflies, it’s time to make some noise for the new and improved Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks. So what’s the latest? Well, MORE. There are more stores, more choice and much more to discover. The 40,000 square foot extension hosts 25 new designer and premium brands for your perusal.
The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex in Greater Manchester,
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex in Greater Manchester,
Neighbourhoods
Pickmere is a village and civil parish near Knutsford in the Borough of Cheshire East. It has a population of 541. Landmarks in and around the village include a lake.
Pickmere
Pickmere is a village and civil parish near Knutsford in the Borough of Cheshire East. It has a population of 541. Landmarks in and around the village include a lake.
Northwich is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It lies in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane.
The history of Northwich can be traced back to the Roman period. The area around Northwich has been exploited for its salt pans since this time. The town has been severely affected by salt mining with subsidence historically being a large issue. A programme of mine stabilisation has recently been undertaken.
9 locals recommend
Northwich
Northwich is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It lies in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane.
The history of Northwich can be traced back to the Roman period. The area around Northwich has been exploited for its salt pans since this time. The town has been severely affected by salt mining with subsidence historically being a large issue. A programme of mine stabilisation has recently been undertaken.
City/town information
Chester was founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. It's known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone. In the old city, the Rows is a shopping district distinguished by 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings. A Roman amphitheatre, with ongoing excavations, lies just outside the old city's walls.
335 locals recommend
Chester
Chester was founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. It's known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone. In the old city, the Rows is a shopping district distinguished by 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings. A Roman amphitheatre, with ongoing excavations, lies just outside the old city's walls.
Manchester is a major city with a rich industrial heritage. The Castlefield conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The revitalised Salford Quays dockyards now house the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre.
213 locals recommend
Manchester
Manchester is a major city with a rich industrial heritage. The Castlefield conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The revitalised Salford Quays dockyards now house the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre.
Liverpool is a maritime city, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head.
167 locals recommend
Liverpool
Liverpool is a maritime city, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head.