Blue Planet Aquarium

The Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port is the largest aquarium in North West England, featuring extensive marine and freshwater tanks including a 4 million liter main tank with a 71m underwater shark tunnel. It offers themed habitats showcasing diverse aquatic life and interactive experiences.

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Voelas Cottage Annexe

Veolas Cottage Annexe is a cosy annexe set in the village of Pontybodkin near Mold, providing a comfortable base for exploring North Wales, Snowdonia, and Cheshire with scenic countryside and outdoor activities nearby.

Black Lion Folly

Black Lion Folly is a boutique retreat set in a historic rural location within the grounds of a Grade II listed Welsh longhouse and ancient agricultural estate, featuring charming countryside views and easy access to local towns and natural attractions.

2 miles from Nerquis Hall

Nerquis Hall is a historic 16th-century house featuring an original farmyard and Great Barn, available for exclusive use but requiring paid entrance for Historic Houses members. It served as a film location and offers an indoor historic experience.

3 miles from The Market Shopping Centre

Crewe is a historic railway town in Cheshire, England, known for its major railway junction, Bentley car factory, and the expansive Queen's Park offering recreational facilities including a children's play area. Cultural attractions include the Lyceum Theatre and Crewe Heritage Centre featuring a miniature railway.

Ysgubor

A detached barn conversion with tasteful farmhouse style overlooking Welsh countryside, offering level access throughout and a warm, homely atmosphere in a rural setting.

3 miles from Derwen Cross

Derwen Cross features a well-preserved medieval preaching cross with detailed Christian carvings and nearby historic church elements, open year-round for external viewing.

Y Beudy

This spacious detached barn conversion in a rural setting offers accommodation for up to 14 guests with seven bedrooms, including accessible features such as wheelchair access and a lift connecting all floors. It includes a games room, playroom, sun room with balcony, and private grounds with children-friendly facilities and a private hot tub.

3 miles from Nantclwyd y Dre

Nantclwyd y Dre is a unique historic house and garden in Ruthin offering over 500 years of history with exhibits from medieval to Victorian times, step-free gardens with scenic views, and activities for children including trails and a bat observation cam. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside and in the gardens.

Brook House Farm - Apple Tree Barn

A characterful barn conversion set in the Cheshire countryside, serving as a peaceful and scenic base surrounded by fields and near local towns and attractions, suitable for families and groups.

Home Leigh

This accommodation is a beautifully refurbished period property situated near the coast on the Wirral Peninsula, offering a homely and comfortable setting for guests including families and groups, with a private garden and hot tub in a peaceful location close to natural and coastal attractions.

3 miles from Dee Estuary Parkgate

Dee Estuary - Parkgate is a nature reserve featuring extensive saltmarshes with diverse birdlife and scenic landscapes, ideal for wildlife observation especially at high tide. It offers outdoor experiences with parking, picnic areas, and nearby eateries, welcoming visitors free of charge year-round.

2 miles from Bluebell Cottage Gardens

This 1.5-acre RHS Partner Garden near Warrington offers a tranquil outdoor experience with diverse planting areas including a wildflower meadow, gravel garden, and an exotic garden with a pergola walk. It features accessible paths, plant sales, refreshments, and wildlife-friendly gardening practices.

Malpas Retreats - The Coach House Annexe

This is a ground floor studio apartment in a Grade II listed cottage surrounded by the Cheshire countryside, providing a peaceful and scenic base for exploration with shared garden grounds and private parking.

Clawdd Offa

This spacious barn conversion is set within 6 acres of natural countryside near Penyfford village in North Wales, offering a family-friendly and scenic retreat with original rustic charm and modern home comforts.

Moss Bank Farm - The Hayloft

The Hayloft is a cosy and peaceful semi-detached barn conversion set in the countryside on a working farm, suitable for families and groups with pet-friendly and child-friendly features, surrounded by open fields and rural scenery.

Near Castell Caergwrle

Castell Caergwrle is a historic ruined castle built by native Welsh prince Dafydd ap Gruffudd in the late 13th century. Visitors can explore outdoor grounds on a waymarked path and enjoy the heritage setting within the village. Access involves uneven terrain and steps with safety notices. The site has free entry and allows dogs on short leads at ground level.

Cheshire Barns - Eaton Barn

This accommodation is a spacious, characterful holiday cottage in a rural Cheshire village, featuring split-level bedrooms, stone flag flooring, and a private hot tub on a decked area, set within a walled garden with parking and shared tennis court.

2 miles from Arley Hall

Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire is a historic family home offering indoor tours of its intricately decorated interiors alongside access to one of Britain's finest gardens known for its vitality and variety. Visitors can enjoy a café, shop, and facilities for children, with the venue mostly wheelchair accessible and pet friendly.

Near Helsby

Helsby is a village in Cheshire, England, known for Helsby Hill, a prominent sandstone hill featuring ancient hillfort remains and extensive rock climbing opportunities. Managed by the National Trust, the hill offers walkers scenic views across Cheshire and beyond. The nearby former quarry is now a woodland park with notable geological features.

2 miles from Metquarter

Metquarter is a boutique shopping centre located in central Liverpool, housed in a historic former post office building. Visitors can enjoy a range of retail stores, a food hall, and a cinema, with a family-friendly environment.

Malpas Retreats - The Coach House

A three-bedroom Grade II listed country cottage located in rural Cheshire surrounded by farmland, providing a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere with extensive grounds and countryside nearby.

2 miles from Maen Achwyfan

Maen Achwyfan is a historic 10th/11th century stone wheel-cross near Whitford, Flintshire, notable as the tallest of its kind in Britain, featuring intricate Celtic and figurative carvings. It is an outdoor monument and a scheduled historic site maintained by Cadw.

Cheshire Barns- Peartree Cottage

This cosy cottage in the Cheshire village of Antrobus offers a private retreat for two guests with a woodburner, underfloor heating, and a private hot tub on enclosed decking, set amidst peaceful countryside.

Stonewood Country Lodge

Stonewood Country Lodge is a pet-friendly lodge nestled in the Cheshire countryside in the village of Kelsall, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat with scenic local attractions and nature immersion.

3 miles from Abbeywood Gardens

Abbeywood Gardens offers extensive woodlands, diverse gardens, and a wildlife walk set in Cheshire, complemented by a cafe serving local food. Access is free for RHS members on select days.

Brook House Farm - The Dairy

This accommodation is a cosy barn conversion located in the Cheshire countryside on a working farm, featuring a ground-floor open plan layout with countryside views and a private back garden, suitable for couples or small families.

May Escape

This semi-detached property in Heswall offers a base for exploring nearby cities and coastal areas with 2 bedrooms, an enclosed garden, and private parking, suitable for a family or group up to 4 guests, with amenities like Wi-Fi, laundry, cot, and highchair provided.

Near Dorfold Hall

Dorfold Hall is a historic Jacobean mansion set in 800 acres of English countryside featuring original interiors, beautiful gardens, woodlands, and a picturesque lake. Visitors can explore both the house and extensive outdoor grounds, with accessibility features and member free entry available.

3 miles from Speke Hall

Speke Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Liverpool, renowned for its historic timber-framed architecture, ancient yew trees, and scenic views over the Mersey estuary. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors both indoor exploration of historic rooms and outdoor gardens with walking paths.

3 miles from The Sorceress of Speke and the Lost Familiars

12 Oct–8 Nov (next week)

Visitors follow an outdoor trail around the grounds of Speke Hall, completing five activities to discover a magic word and reunite the Sorceress of Speke with her lost animal familiars.

Waterloo Sunset

Waterloo Sunset is a cosy retreat in Crosby offering comfortable accommodation with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, close to local bars, restaurants, and the coast, suitable for couples and small families with pets, featuring an enclosed back garden and walking access to nearby attractions.

3 miles from New Strand Shopping Centre

The New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle is a large indoor retail complex featuring 130 stores, including major tenants like TJ Hughes and Home Bargains. Opened in 1968 and expanded in the late 1990s, it offers extensive shopping with good transport connections and parking. It also includes facilities for children such as a creche.

Located in Wallasey

Wallasey is a coastal town in Merseyside, England, known for its historic districts, maritime heritage, and leisure activities along the River Mersey and Irish Sea. It features walkable town centres, ferry terminals, and a seaside promenade with parks and entertainment venues.

Maes y Falwen

Maes y Falwen is a characterful holiday home in the peaceful village of Nercwys, North Wales, set in scenic countryside offering a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort ideal for families or groups seeking to explore nearby historic towns and natural beauty.

3 miles from Y Fferm

Y Fferm is a 17th-century small manorial farmhouse retaining much of its original sub-medieval details, open to visitors by pre-booked appointment during selected dates.

Pheasant Fields

Pheasant Fields is a detached holiday home located in the rural village of Lloc, offering spacious accommodation with traditional and modern features, set on a substantial plot with views over open countryside and close to coastal resorts and local attractions.

Cheshire Barns - Garden Cottage

This accommodation offering is a spacious and stylish rural cottage located in the Cheshire village of Antrobus, set within a charming estate amidst the countryside, ideal for families and couples seeking a peaceful retreat with private hot tub and garden views.

Brackenwood

Brackenwood is a distinguished six-bedroom period house on the Wirral Peninsula near Caldy Hill, set in private landscaped grounds with outdoor recreational facilities, suitable for larger groups and families.

Stable Cottage

Stable Cottage is a charming stable conversion set at the end of a private rural lane in north Wales, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with access to countryside walks and shared grounds.

3 miles from Basingwerk Abbey

Basingwerk Abbey is a Grade I listed ruined Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century located near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. Visitors can explore extensive medieval ruins set within Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, managed by Cadw. The site showcases historic religious architecture and marks the start of the North Wales Pilgrims Way.

Stuarts Farm Barn

This barn conversion is set in rural Lancashire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic private retreat with views to distant mountains and countryside, ideal for families and groups seeking a homely yet stylish stay.