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15.2milesChester Zoo
Chester Zoo, Caughall Road, Upton, Chester, CH21LH
Fancy a fabulous day out with more than 11,000 amazing animals? Youre in the right place! Were the UKs top zoo, with 110 acres of award-winning enclosures and gardens to explore.Youll pack loads of exciting stuff into a day at Chester Zoo and even then youll probably want to come back for the rest!We have 110 acres of award-winning gardens to explore, and over 11,000 animals to discover.
3.7milesNorton Priory Museum and Gardens
Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, WA71SX
One of the largest excavated monastic sites in Europe, find out about the lives of the priory canons, and see examples of the work of medieval craftspeople. Explore the displays which recall the 400 years when Norton Priory was home to the Brooke family.
5.2milesCatalyst Science Discovery Centre
Mersey Road, Widnes, WA80DF
Catalyst is the only science centre (and museum) solely devoted to chemistry and how the products of chemistry are used in every day life - from medicines to meccano. Our key aim is to inform people of all ages about the 'chemistry' industry and its role in our lives, past present and future.
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5.8milesBluebell Cottage Gardens
Lodge Lane, Dutton, Warrington, WA44HP
Bluebell Cottage Gardens and Lodge Lane Nursery are set in gorgeous Cheshire countryside a few miles south of Warrington. Lodge Lane Nursery is an RHS partner nursery and specialises in hardy herbaceous perennials, with a typical stock of over 1500 varieties.
6.6milesArley Hall and Gardens
Northwich, CW96NA
Recently voted amongst the top 50 in Europe and in the top 10 in Britain, the Gardens are a plantsman's paradise and are celebrated for the oldest and finest double herbaceous borders in the country. Praised by international plantsman Roy Lancaster as 'one of the most exciting and unpredictable gardens I know', the Gardens, (which) were created by the same family over successive generations, offers many unique features including the Furlong Walk overlooking the beautiful rolling park, the giant columns of Quercus Ilex, the pleached Lime Avenue and yew topiary.
8.3milesAnderton Boat Lift
Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwick, CW96FW
The Anderton Boat Lift was designed and built by Edwin Clark in 1875, and is the worlds first boat lift, that speeded up the movement of cargoes carrying coal, salt and lay between the Weaver Navigation and the Trent and Mersey Canalthe modern and attractive operations centre houses a fascinating interactive exhibition explaining the history of the lift and its unique place in waterway historyFor younger visitors there is a play area on site and for the young at heart you can lose yourself in a special maze constructed from the old counterweights that used to hang from the liftyou can also take a Edwin Clark boat trip on a glass top boat to view the magnificent lift towers above youTravel through time as the boatmaster recounts its fascinating historyThe well stocked gift shop offers a wide range of information about the Anderton Boat Lift, selling souvenirs, books, videos and high quality gifts.
8.9milesKnowsley Safari Experience
Knowlsey Park, Prescot, L344AN
Knowsley Safari Park was opened to the public in July 1971 by the 18th Earl of Derby. Then, the `safari park' concept of having visitors in cages (cars) and the animals roaming free based on the drive-through game reserves of East Africa was unique.
9milesDunham Massey
3m SW of Altrincham (A56), WA144SJ
Country estate including mansion with important collections and 'below stairs' areas, impressive garden and deer park. An early Georgian house built around a Tudor core, Dunham Massey was extensively reworked in the early years of the 20th century.
9.8milesWeaver Hall Museum and Workhouse
162 London Road, Northwich, CW98AB
Salt has been produced in Cheshire for over 2,000 years and it is the only place in Britain where it is still produced on a large scale. The original museum was established by Thomas Ward & John Brunner two local salt proprietors who felt that Northwich needed something to explain it's importance as the 'salt capital of the world'.
10.2milesTatton Park
Knutsford, WA166QN
A day at Tatton Park has much to offer, its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with lakes, tree-lined avenues and herds of red and fallow deer. Award-winning gardens, a working farm, speciality shops and a superb programme of special events complete the picture.
10.3milesTabley House
Knutsford, WA160HB
Tabley House was designed by John Carr of York for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester, Bt. , and completed in 1769.
11milesSpeke Hall
The Walk, Speke, L241XD
Speke Hall is one of the finest half-timbered mansions of England, set in a tranquil oasis of gardens and woodland on the banks of the Mersey.Originally, visitors to Speke (having crossed the stone bridge over the moat) would have passed directly through the gatehouse into the Courtyard, entering the house by the great door opposite which gives access to the Screens Passage and thence to the Great Hall.
11.2milesWigan Pier
Trencherfield Mill, Wigan, WN34EF
At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. Witness the Victorian way of life from schooldays through to work and play.
11.3milesMouldsworth Motor Museum
Smithy Lane, Mouldsworth, CH38AR
A century plus of motoring history and memorabilia, housed in a famous 1930's Art Deco building and situated 6 miles east of Chester, Cheshire. The first replica garage was built to coincide with the Chester Vintage Enthusiasts Club use of the site for driving tests and this led to the opening of a Museum.
11.7milesHindley Hall
Hall Lane, Aspull, Wigan, WN22SQ
Hindley Hall - golf course in Wigan, Lancashire. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01942 255131 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy (if available) and green fees at Hindley Hall golf course/club.
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12milesCroxteth Hall
Croxteth Hall Lane, L120HB
Croxteth Hall Country Park is at the heart of what was once a great country estate stretching hundreds of square miles and was the ancestral home of the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton. It is now managed by The City of Liverpool and is one of the major heritage centres of the North West, attracting thousands of visitors every year.
12.5milesSudley House
Mossley Hill Road, L188BX
Sudley House will be closed for about one year from 4th April 2005 to allow major refurbishments.Sudley House contains fabulous works by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Landseer and Turner, all displayed amongst original Victorian decor.
13milesThe Boat Museum
South Pier Rd, Ellesmere Port, CH654FW
At The Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port we bring Britain's canal history back to life. Come and explore the exhibitions in the historic dock complex and experience life aboard our collection of canal and river craft.
13.8milesSense Shark Dive Challenge
Blue Planet Aquarium Oaks, Ellesmere Port,Cheshire, CH659LF
National Deafblind charity Sense is offering you the opportunity to come face to face with Europe's largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks. You can dive with sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire.
14.5milesImperial War Museum North
Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M171TZ
The museum tells people's stories of war and its impact. Built by Daniel Libeskind to resemble three shards of a shattered globe, representing conflict on land, air and water.
15.1milesWorld Museum Liverpool
Wiliam Brown Street, L38EN
Our fantastic collections include archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. Whether you want to hold a mammoth's tooth, watch a shuttle launch or marvel at the Egyptian mummies, the museum makes a great day out for the whole family.
15.2milesLiverpool Conservation Centre
White Chapel, L16HZ
The Conservation Centre is a unique venue where you can find out how we care for our collections. Everything from Roman sculptures to Cold War spacesuits come here to be preserved and restored.
15.4milesQuarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate
Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow, SK94LA
Water power was the wonder of the late 18th Century and today you can see this technological breakthrough in action at Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate. Award-winning galleries are devoted to water and steam power, with hands-on displays and exhibits, an 1830s Beam Engine and a Horizontal Steam Engine which steam daily.
15.5milesHM Customs and Excise Museum
Albert Dock, L34AQ
Take a look at the never-ending battle between smugglers and duty men. The HM Customs & Excise National Museum tells the exciting story of smuggling and contraband from the 1700s to the present day.
15.5milesMuseum of Liverpool Life
Pier Head (Next to Albert Dock), L34AA
The museum tells the story of the people of Liverpool, their culture and contribution to our national life. You can explore the city's rich history, heritage, communities and industries.
16.2milesBirkenhead Priory
Priory Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH415JH
This Benedictine Monastery established in around 1150, is the oldest standing building on Merseyside. First restored over a century ago the site continues to develop with museums displays, education/meeting/concert space and chapel dedicated to HMS Conway (open by appointment).
16.4milesManchester Mills
Liverpool Road, Castlefield, M34FP
See thunderous cotton machinery demonstrated by our Presenters in the Textile Gallery.Weekdays 3:00pmWeekends 11:00am & 3:00pm.
16.9milesManchester Museum
The University, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139PL
The Manchester Museum provides access to about six million items from every continent of the globe. Butterflies and carvings from India; birds and bark-cloth from the Pacific; live frogs and ancient pottery from America; fossils and native art from Australia; mammals and ancient Egyptian craftsmanship from Africa; plants, coins and minerals from Europe; art from past civilisations of the Mediterranean; and beetles, armour and archery from Asia.
17milesGallery of Costume
Platt Hall, Rusholme, Manchester, M145LL
The Gallery of Costume contains one of the largest collections of costume and accessories in Britain. The Gallery is an excellent resource for students and researchers.
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