Days Out with Your Favourite People
Make your festive season that little bit more magical by visiting one of our prized attractions with your favourite people!
Boulder Hut
With three separate areas ranging from the Boulder Play for the youngest climbers, to the Main Walls suited to all over 11*, an action-packed session at Ellesmere Port’s Boulder Hut promises to be nothing short of fun, challenge, and teamwork. Hungry for more? The onsite café, dedicated to vegetarian and vegan delights, offers the perfect fuel to continue climbing to your heart’s content. Don’t worry if you don’t yet have climbing shoes, they are available to hire, and for any other climbing goods, the onsite store will have you covered! Just be sure to book your session online before you visit.
(*Subject to testing, those under 11 can climb on the Main Walls too).
Anderton Boat Lift
Situated at the intersection between the River Weaver Navigation and the Trent and Mersey Canal, a day out at Anderton Boat Lift offers the perfect combination of marvelling at industrial treasures and exploring the stunning Cheshire countryside in the neighbouring Anderton Nature Park, or a walk along the River Weaver. Not yet convinced? Anderton Boat Lift won ‘Experience of the Year 2019’ and is also known as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’. Plus, with plenty of picnic benches throughout the area, as well as onsite stores and cafés, and downloadable waterways activity packs, you will certainly be able to make the most of your visit.
Dunham Massey
As you walk through the 300+ acres of stunning parkland, you will see fine avenues, ancient trees, roaming deer, and open grassland, making Dunham Massey an unmissable day out the festive season. Did we mention that you can bring your dogs along to this Edwardian marvel too? Please book in advance of visiting to avoid missing out.
Tatton Park
Boasting countless acres of parklands and gardens, and even an onsite farm, Tatton Park is a great destination for a family day out. A deer park since 1290, Tatton Park is home to Red and Fallow deer, as well as rare Hebridean and Soay sheep, so keep an eye out for these as you stroll throughout the exquisite grounds! As with many of our attractions, please ensure you book online before your visit.
The Ice Cream Farm
From the Adventure Golf at Strawberry Falls, to the Rocky Road and Silvercone Racing Track, and over 30 scrumptious flavours of gourmet ice cream (including vegan options) to indulge in, a trip to Cheshire’s Ice Cream Farm makes for a perfect day out for the whole family, young and old alike! Looking for extra value from your visit? Purchase a Play Pass, offering a discount of the full price of each attraction. Please book your visit to avoid disappointment.
Chester Zoo
Located on the outskirts of Chester, this world-famous zoo offers visitors the chance to marvel at the 35,000 animals across its 128 acres of gardens! Although the 68 species of animals such as Sumatran Orangutan, two-toed sloths, and Asian Elephants and may take centre stage, particularly with the recently-reopened Monsoon Forest, Chester Zoo is also home to a number of hidden plant gems, such as the Nepenthes and Orchids National Plant Collections. Visits to this award-winning attraction must be booked in advance.
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre
Situated in 50 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is the only stud farm in the UK open to the public, and has been breeding Champion Shires onsite for nearly 50 years. From the history of Shire horse’s carrying knights in armour, to learning about important studwork today, there is plenty to see and do at Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre to make it the ideal day out with your favourite people. Please book online using this link.
Delamere Forest
Cheshire’s largest woodland, Delamere Forest, is the perfect place to relax, escape the crowds, and really appreciate nature. Saying that, offering Segway hire, orienteering and even GoApe, it is also the ideal adventure destination! Because of this, regardless of what you are seeking, Delamere Forest has ample facilities for all groups to have a fantastic day out together!
Norton Priory
Europe’s most excavated monastic site is right on our doorstep, located in the popular town of Runcorn! The unique site, housing a Medieval Priory, an Abbey, a Tudor House and a Georgian Mansion offers visitors the opportunity to discover over 900 years of stories. What’s more, the Walled Gardens provide a picturesque backdrop for those relaxing strolls, and, due to the climate of the gardens, exotic plants such as kiwis, oranges and lemons can be seen growing! Tickets must be booked in advance.
Cheshire Oaks
Need to finish off (or start) the Christmas Shopping? Cheshire Oaks is THE place for you! Boasting over 130 designer outlet stores, from Armani to Whittard’s of Chelsea, and 15 restaurants including Harry Ramsdens and Wagamama, Cheshire Oaks offers the perfect facilities for a great family day out. Intrigued? Why not visit to find out more?
Ness Botanic Gardens
Located on the Wirral, with gorgeous views spanning the River Dee and North Wales, Ness Botanic Gardens offers visitors of all ages an outstanding nature-based experience. With themed areas including the Water Gardens, the Rock Garden, and the Mediterranean Banks, which are constantly changing, Ness Botanic Gardens always has something new to offer.
Chester City Centre
With the world’s oldest racecourse still in operation, stunning vistas alongside the River Dee and the City Walls, the historic gem of the Chester Cathedral, and the iconic Rows filled with independents and chain stores alike, a day out in the Roman City of Chester is certain to have something for everyone. Not only this, but the city’s bustling food & beverage scene offers everything from classic pub fayre and convenient takeaways, all the way up to Michelin Star experiences! Looking for further inspiration? Why not visit the Chester Visitor Information Centre where our helpful staff will be on hand to assist you in making the most of your visit?
Walks and Hikes
And of course, Cheshire and Warrington boast dozens of spectacular walks and hikes, perfect for spending time with those that mean the most to you. We’ve partnered up with What3Words too, so you can find precise starting points for all of our trails!
And there you have it – 13 great ideas for festive days out with your favourite people. Let us know if you act on any of our recommendations and be sure to tag us in your photos on social with the #YourCheshire!
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