Cheshire Things to Do

  Rows
by gordonilla
 
  • Rows
      Rows
    by gordonilla
  • Crossing the cattle grid!
      Crossing the cattle grid!
    by Benson35
  • Saying 'hello' to Blaze the donkey
      Saying 'hello' to Blaze the donkey
    by Benson35
  • Over the styal
      Over the styal
    by Benson35
  • Saying 'hi' to a sheep
      Saying 'hi' to a sheep
    by Benson35
 

Most Viewed Things to Do in Cheshire

1.

Walls of Chester   Chester

Walls of Chester, Chester

 46 Reviews  Chester City Walls consist of a defensive structure built to protect the city from invading armies.The construction was started by the Romans when they established the Fortress of Diva Victrix between... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

2.

Romans in Chester   Chester

Romans in Chester, Chester

 21 Reviews  The Grosvenor museum has the best collection of Roman artefacts in Chester and informative displays about the castra (fort) on the river Dee. The entrance fee is by donation. I enjoyed both the... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

3.

Eastgate Clock   Chester

Eastgate Clock, Chester

 17 Reviews  In 1896 a commitee was set up to come up with an idea of a monument or statue to be designed for the Eastgate area of the city and the idea of a memorial tower and clock was born.'John Douglas'was... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

4.

Riverside   Chester

Riverside, Chester

 17 Reviews  The River Dee travels through Wales and England and forms part of the boundry between the two countries.The river flows through Chester and is very poular with locals and tourists especially during... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

5.

The Rows   Chester

The Rows, Chester

 10 Reviews  The city has been a bustling and commercial centre since medieval times. The Rows have an unclear history, but they do offer a location to shops above street level and away from the street and... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

6.

Cathedral   Chester

Cathedral, Chester

 39 Reviews  The full name of Chester Cathedral is'The church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary',since 1541 it has been the centre of worship in Chester.The Cathedral and Monastic buildings were restored in... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

7.

Chester racecourse   Chester

Chester racecourse, Chester

 8 Reviews  Known as the Roodee,is the oldest racecourse still in use in England.Horse racing in Chester dates back to the sixtnteenth century.It is thought to be the smallest racecourse of significance in... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

8.

Chester Zoo   Chester

Chester Zoo, Chester

 4 Reviews  Many people are less than happy about animals being kept in captivity; however I have to say that this was a wonderful experience as the Zoo is part of a significant breeding programme for may of the... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

9.

Town Hall   Chester

Town Hall, Chester

 6 Reviews  Chesters Town Hall is a fine Victorian Gothic Building in the centre of the city. It was opened by the future King Edward VII in 1869, it is said to have an impressive interior but it is not open to... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

10.

The Three Arches   Chester

The Three Arches, Chester

 3 Reviews  The Three Old Arches is purported to be the oldest surviving shop frontage in Britain. The three arches at Row level are some of the earliest structures to be seen in the famous Chester Rows and... 

 See All 271 Things to Do in Chester

Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Walk the Sandstone Trail

by tattybee2

This popular, elevated 34 mile/55km long distance Trail hugs Cheshire's wooded sandstone ridge and runs roughly north to south across Cheshire and northern Shropshire. Along the way there are ever-changing panoramic views over the Cheshire Plain to the Welsh mountains and the Pennines. The route passes vast and ancient Delamere Forest, medieval Beeston Castle high on its crag, Victorian Peckforton Castle, open heathland on Bickerton hill, and six atmospheric Iron Age hillforts. There are some great country pubs along teh way, including the lovely Pheasant Inn at Higher Burwardsley. This really is a lovely walk ideal for all the family and can be tackled in sections or walked over two or three days. Brilliant!

Tip Photo
Arley Country Fair

by Deus_ultima

Horses, crafts, rare breed farm animals and food fresh from the farm! Arley County Fair is a great way to spend May bank holiday weekend! Dog shows, Knights in shining rmour joursting, falconry.. come early and you'll have a full day of fun for the whole family!

Tip Photo
Chester

by grayfo

Chester is an English historic city that lies on the River Dee close to the border with Wales. Chester was founded as a castrum or Roman fort with the name Deva Victix in the year 79 by the Romans. After the Romans, Chester developed into a busy port trading with Dublin, unfortunately the river Dee silted up and trade declined leaving the city's development frozen. Today Chester as a city is a major tourist attraction with great shopping.March 2010

Tip Photo
Capesthorne Hall and Gardens

by sandysmith

Capesthorne Hall at Siddington in East Cheshire, some five miles west of Macclesfield is another lovely Jacobean House and formal gardens that can be visited. Along with the formal gardens are a woodland walk - stunning with bluebells when we visited in early May and a lake with a bridge at one end for some picturesque walks.Tickets are available for the gardens and chapel or combined ticket for House, Gardens and Chapel.Check the website for up to date prices and admission times. If a group are going in a car then Mondays are a good deal compared to weekend or Bank Holiday prices.

Tip Photo
Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope

by darkjedi

For over 50 years the giant Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank has been a familiar feature of the Cheshire landscape and an internationally renowned landmark in the world of astronomy.Since the summer of 1957 it has been quietly probing the depths of space, a symbol of our wish to understand the universe in which we live. Even now, it remains one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world, spending most of its time investigating cosmic phenomena which were undreamed of when it was conceived.At the Visitor Centre, you can walk half way around the telescope, and view the telescope from many angles, on our Observational Pathway. You can also find out more about the telescope, and the history of Jodrell Bank, on a series of information boards around the Pathway.

Tip Photo
Salt Museum

by darkjedi

Cheshire has been a centre of the salt industry for some 2,000 years and today it is the only place in Britain where salt is produced on a large scale. The Salt Museum, housed in the old Northwich Workhouse, tells the story of this unique industrial heritage. Videos, models, old photographs, paintings and traditional working tools will help you discover a completely new side to something we all take for granted. Mining, working conditions, subsidence, transport history. Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm (open Mondays during August) Saturday & Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm (12noon - 5.00pm during August).Also Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00am -5.00pm.Closed 24th -26th December & 1st January

Tip Photo
Anderton Boat Lift

by darkjedi

The Lift is a working engineering marvel of the waterways created in 1875. Take a 30 minute trip on the Edwin Clarke glass top boat as the magnificent and impressive lift towers above you. The boat trip can be preceeded or followed by a canal trip depending upon the shedule.Built in 1875, the boat lift was in use for over 100 years until it was closed due to corrosion in 1983. Restoration started in 2001 and the boat lift was re-opened in 2002.The Operations Centre boast's a 2 storey facility with cafe area for that much needed 'rest bite', and a kiddies play area. The Welcome desk serves the retail area and provides Tickets for the Trip Boat through the lift and/or exhibition/area, and toilet facilities.The lower level houses an exhibition for the lift. The lift control console is situated within the exhibition to allow visitors to see how the operators control the lift as it carries...

Tip Photo
Stockley Farm

by sandysmith

Stocklley Farm is just a short distance from Arley Hall - joint entrance tickets can be obtained. A tractor ride from Arley takes you there to this working farm but with family activiteies in mind - lamb feeding, bird of prey displays, viewing the farm animnals and their babies. I really liked the owls.

Tip Photo
Daresbury

by sandysmith

Daresbury is a village in Cheshire, not far from Warrington, and is famous for the birthplace of Englands best known childrens author, Lewis Carroll. His father was the curate of the church here. Inside the church is a beautiful memorial stained glass window complete with scenes from Alice in Wonderland - perhaps the most famous children's book. The village itself is only small so whilst in this are the remains of Norton Priory and its woodland gardens are nearby and make for a pleasant place to visit . %L[http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/e376/4cbb7/}Daresbury has its own page here so much more info and pics there.

Tip Photo
Great Budworth

by sandysmith

Great Budworth a quaint, typical "cheshire life" magazine village, situated some 3 kilometres north of Northwich. Lovely old cottages, a village church and stocks. A popular setting for TV locations - it was used for Hinge and Bracket "Dear Ladies" programe back in the 80's. Rural locations such as these have become popular homes for footballers and several-pop stars too - eg. Take That members. More info on its own page

Tip Photo
Fun things to do in Cheshire

Top 3 Hotels in Cheshire

The Chester Grosvenor Hotel and Spa  Chester

 1 Review and 321 Opinions  Great treat for you and friends, Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor Hotel. After hard day shopping we had... 

 Hotels in Chester

Premier Inn Warrington North East  Warrington

 27 Opinions

 Hotels in Warrington

Kingsley Lodge  Wilmslow

 162 Opinions

 Hotels in Wilmslow

200 Hotels in Cheshire
 
Explore the World
Travel Destinations
Travel Highlights

The Place

Reviews and photos of Cheshire attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Cheshire sightseeing.

Experience Cheshire
Things to Do: Cities in Cheshire
  1. Chester Things to Do
  2. Warrington Things to Do
  3. Crewe Things to Do
  4. Knutsford Things to Do
  5. Wilmslow Things to Do
  6. Runcorn Things to Do
  7. Nantwich Things to Do
  8. Ellesmere Port Things to Do
  9. Daresbury Things to Do
  10. Beeston Things to Do
  11. Macclesfield Things to Do
  12. Disley Things to Do
  13. Great Budworth Things to Do
  14. Bramhall Things to Do

More Cities in Cheshire

 

Questions and Answers

jondoherty1 profile photo

Q:  On a sunday the only way to get there is by bus and i can get as far as Monks Heath. Whats the best way to walk from there? 

Rachael71 profile photo

A: The roads aren't great for walking on, they are quite busy and there aren't always pavements. I'm not sure where you're coming from, but have you looked at the... 

Read 3 Replies

postQuestion_button