Alton Towers

08705 20 40 60

Escape to the fantabulous world of the Alton Towers Resort - there's so much going on, the fun never stops! Test your nerves at the Theme Park, and you can splash yourself silly in the wacky Waterpark

Chester Zoo

01244 380 280

The UK’s number one zoo, with over 7000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet

The Blue Planet Aquarium

0151 3578804

Britain's ultimate underwater adventure! The aquarium has Europe's largest collection of sand tiger sharks, which can be viewed from the 230ft underwater tunnel, one of the longest walkways in the world. Hand-feeding displays by divers, brightly coloured poisonous frogs and large shallow rock pools where visitors can touch creatures are other attractions on offer

Blakemere Shopping Experience

01606 883261

A great site for relaxed shopping with 30 craft shops set around a cobbled courtyard, including ladies fashions, unique gifts, beauty products, furniture, soft furnishings, jewellery and much more. There's also a garden centre, aquatic centre and a falconry centre with displays, a children's indoor play barn, a licensed restaurant and a coffee shop

McArthur Glen Designer Outlet

0151 3485600

Visit Europe's largest designer outlet and browse over 140 stores offering up to 50% off a wide range of top brands and designer labels, including Nike, Timberland and Marks & Spencer. There's a huge choice of places to eat and drink, a 500 seater food court, Tourist Information Centre and a children's play area

Chatsworth

01246 565300

With famous works of art, a working farmyard, spectacular fountains and the finest shopping and eating, there is something for everyone to enjoy

2 for 1 entry

Arley Hall

01565 777353

The gardens are a stunning haven for flora and fauna with a mixture of formal and informal planting. The Tudor Barn serves refreshments and hosts special events throughout the year

Biddulph Grange Garden

01782 517999

Visit one of Britain's most exciting and unusual gardens with its series of connected 'compartments', designed in the 19th century by James Bateman

Tatton Park Hall and Gardens

01625 534400

This the ideal place to take the family; it has a lake, an extensive children's play area, speciality shops and special events planned throughout the year, including RHS Flower Show and open air concerts with fireworks

The Regent Theatre

01782 213808

The Regent Theatre plays host to large touring productions including the very best opera, dance, drama and musicals direct from Broadway.

Jodrell Bank Science Centre

01477 571339

Home to the world famous Lovell Radio Telescope and is the astronomy research centre of the University of Manchester. The visitor's centre promises a great day out for all the family, with 8 exhibition galleries, a 150-seater Planetarium, 3D Theatre and the extensive grounds and collections of the Arboretum

Cheshire Military Museum

01244 327617

Situated in Chester Castle, a Grade 1 Listed Building, the museum has an array of artefacts, special activities and events to retell the stories of the Regiments of Cheshire

Etruria Industrial Museum

01782 233144

The last steam-powered potters' mill in Britain. It includes Jesse Shirley's Bone and Flint Mill, declared an ancient monument in 1975.The museum includes a family friendly interactive exhibition, tearoom and shop. The mill is 'in steam' seven times a year when the 1903 boiler is fired and historic machinery can be seen working

Grosvenor Museum

01244 402033

Houses a nationally important collection of Chester-related silver. The art gallery displays oil paintings together with sculpture and furniture, and works of art on paper are shown in thematic exhibitions in the watercolour gallery. A town house attached to the museum contains nine period rooms, ranging from 1860 to 1925. There are also important collections of Roman archaeology and natural history

Gladstone Pottery Museum

01782 237777

Gladstone is the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal-burning ovens made the worlds finest china. Explore the cobbled courtyard with huge bottle kilns and take part in the daily workshops.

City Sightseeing Tour of Chester

0870 7656850

Join this hop-on hop-off tour and explore Chester's architecture, which spans 2,000 years of history. See its extensive Roman remains, including the Roman Amphitheatre, as well as the unique Medieval Rows, the spectacular Cathedral, the Roodee Racecourse and the Military Museum. Tickets are valid for 24 hours

Oulton Park Circuit

01829 760301

Widely acknowledged as the most picturesque race circuit in the country, Oulton Park is recognised as much for its stunning surroundings as the spectacular racing that takes place on its hallowed tarmac

Chester Racecourse

01244 304610

One of the world’s most historic horse racing venues!

Alsager Golf Club

01270 875700

2 miles away from the hotel is Alsager Golf Club, a par 70 course undulates along 6225 yards of parkland with breathtaking views over the Cheshire and Staffordshire border and enough challenges to keep the most experienced golfer on their toes

Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour

0151 2606677

Liverpool Football Club is arguably the most successful club in England. The club offers tours of its stadium, Anfield, which include a visit to the dressing rooms and a seat in the team dugouts. The highlight for many, however, is the chance to walk down the famous players' tunnel and touch the famous 'This is Anfield' sign. The museum features a cinema showing short films that celebrate memorable events in the club's history, cabinets displaying their vast haul of trophies and a mass of other memorabilia

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

01270 537359

One of the UK’s top food and drink events, located in the heart of the town. Hundreds of food stalls, cookery demos and lots more.