Cheshire Parks & Nature Reserves

Cheshire is a wonderful, varied county, stretching from the internationally important Dee estuary, to the windswept moors of Cheshire's Peak District. In between there is a rich mosaic of agricultural land, woodland and lowland heath interlaced with rivers and canals.

Experience wild Tegg’s Nose Country Park, with its breathtaking views across Cheshire’s Peak District. Or meander through the leafy paths at Marbury Country Park, carpeted with bluebells in spring and with magnificent avenues of Lime trees providing stately grandeur all year round.

At Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, a former silica sand quarry near Congleton, you can enjoy a variety of walks, including an easy access trail through the woodland with restful views over the lake. Look out for birds and butterflies on the way, including the bright yellow brimstones.

There are also other open areas, such as the magnificent parklands owned by the National Trust, providing opportunities to enjoy some of our finest historic landscapes.

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Anderton Boat Lift

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Boat Trip

Northwich

**Experience of the Year Award Winner 2019**
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1362 reviews
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Macclesfield

**Special Contribution to Tourism Award Winner 2019**

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Chester Falconry & Nature Gardens

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Animal Collection

Chester

Chester Cathedral Falconry and Nature Gardens are located within the walls of Chester. A beautiful green space to visit with friends and family. Open 7 days a week with flying displays taking place daily.

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Delamere Forest

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Forest

Northwich

Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland and is a place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the forest.

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Cheshire Wildlife Trust

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Nature Reserve

Malpas

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has been working for wildlife on your doorstep throughout the region for more than 50 years.

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Lyme

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Historic House / Palace

Disley, Stockport

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Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once a great sporting estate and home of the Legh family for…

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Grosvenor Park

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Municipal Park

Chester

Grosvenor Park is a grade II* registered, green flag award winning park dating back to 1867 covering 20 acres. It's the main ornamental park in Chester whose layout was designed by Edward Kemp.
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Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

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Animal Collection

Tarporley

Three times Winner of Cheshire's “Visitor Attraction of the Year”, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, and offers everything for the perfect day out.

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Marbury Country Park & Outdoor Pool

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Country / Royal Park

Northwich

At Marbury Country park you can wander along the mere with splendid views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum and community orchard. Children will enjoy the outdoor pool and play area, close to the picnic area.

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Shakerley Mere

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Nature Reserve

Northwich

Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the lake, walk your dog or stop and watch the many different species of birds. There are plenty of tables and seats along the way so you can picnic beneath the birch and oak.

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Go Ape Delamere

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Adventure Park / Playground

Northwich

Award-winning outdoor adventure activities for all the family. Set within beautiful forests, families and friends of all ages can unleash their inner Ape on Treetop Adventure and Treetop Challenge or explore the forest floor on epic all-terrain…

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Bluebell Cottage Gardens

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Garden

This secluded and tranquil garden is one of Cheshire's best kept secrets and wraps around the cottage in a series of linked ‘rooms’.

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Dunham Massey Hall Park (NT)

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Municipal Park

Altrincham

Dunham Massey’s deer park covers an area of 192.7 acres and features formal avenues, woodland and parkland. Its pasture-woodland is occupied by a herd of fallow deer that have been resident in the park for hundreds of years. Part of the Dunham…

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Bunbury Staircase Locks

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Marina

Bunbury

Situated on the Shropshire Union Canal, a mile to the north of the village of Bunbury are two wide beamed staircase locks.

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Teggs Nose Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

Macclesfield

At Tegg’s Nose Country Park rock dominates the landscape. Dry stone walls and sturdy barns add to the dramatic character of the steeply sided valleys while many of the hill tops are pitted with old quarries.

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Astbury Mere Country Park

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Nature Reserve

Congleton

Enjoy a stroll through the wildflower meadows at Astbury Mere Country Park, or simply sit and enjoy the views over the Mere towards Congleton Edge and Mow Cop. Events are held throughout the year, pick up a leaflet at the Centre.

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Biddulph Valley Way

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Waymarked Trail

Congleton

Follow the Biddulph Valley Way out from Congleton town, through the pretty Dane-in-Shaw valley, to the rolling countryside beyond. The former railway line is a traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.

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Caldy Nature Park

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Natural Feature

Chester

Discover the secrets of this hidden gem, nestled in the suburbs just outside of Chester. With an abundance of wild flowers in its meadows and its sections of ancient hedgerows, Caldy Valley Nature Park is a beautiful oasis in which to while away an a
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Nantwich Riverside

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Nature Trail

Nantwich

The riverside area of Nantwich is home to the saline spring that feeds the outdoor swimming pool and on which the town’s prosperity has been largely founded.

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Middlewood Way

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Waymarked Trail

Poynton

The Middlewood Way is a 16km (10 mile) linear country park following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire East countryside. It provides a relatively level route for all users along its wildlife corridor

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