Cheshire is a historic and scenic county in North West England offering walkable historic centres, Roman and medieval heritage, extensive canals, and good rail and public transport connections for tourists.
Potteries Shopping Centre is a large indoor shopping mall in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, featuring over 90 stores, a historic market hall, and an adjacent outdoor leisure complex with restaurants and a cinema. It offers a comprehensive retail and leisure experience for visitors.
Little Moreton Hall is a historic 16th-century half-timbered moated manor house near Congleton, Cheshire. It features well-preserved Tudor architecture, extensive gardens, and a famous Long Gallery. Visitors can explore the restored house interiors, enjoy the gardens, and dine in the on-site restaurant, making it a comprehensive historic and outdoor experience.
Kidsgrove is a historic market town in Staffordshire with canal heritage, offering a walkable town centre, railway access, and local public transport connections.
Eagles Meadow is a medium-sized shopping centre in Wrexham city centre featuring over 60 stores, eateries, and community spaces including an artificial waterfall and hosting events such as clothing exchanges.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is the largest outlet shopping centre in the UK offering 145 stores with discounted brand goods, a leisure park with cinema and bowling, and various dining options. It also hosts seasonal events like a winter village.
Ellesmere Port is an industrial port town in Cheshire, England, known for its maritime heritage, industry, and popular tourist attractions including the National Waterways Museum, Blue Planet Aquarium, and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
The Trafford Centre is a vast indoor shopping and entertainment complex in Greater Manchester, featuring around 200 stores, Europe's largest food court, a 20-screen cinema, and ornate neoclassical design. It offers a wide range of dining, leisure, and entertainment options suitable for visitors of all ages.
Eccles is a historic market town in Greater Manchester known for its rich textile industry heritage, historic architecture including the Parish Church of St Mary, and its famous Eccles cakes. It offers a walkable town centre accessible by train and local public transport.
Runcorn Shopping City is a large indoor shopping centre in Runcorn, England, featuring over 60 stores, multiple food outlets, extensive parking, and excellent public transport links. It serves as a central retail and social hub for the town.
Runcorn is an industrial town in Cheshire, England, known for its historic sites including Norman castles and monastic ruins, vibrant arts and culture venues, extensive green spaces, and innovative transport infrastructure including the world's first bus rapid transit system.
Chester Zoo in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England, is one of the UK's largest and most diverse zoological collections, featuring over 35,000 animals from 500+ species across extensive outdoor habitats and impressive indoor exhibits. Visitors can explore themed zones like the Heart of Africa savannah, Islands exhibit, and Tropical Realm, with facilities including cafés, restaurants, play areas, and educational programs, making it a premier destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
Lyme Park is a large estate in Cheshire managed by the National Trust, featuring the largest house in Cheshire with Elizabethan and Palladian-Baroque architecture, extensive formal gardens and deer park, and historical indoor exhibits including the Lyme Caxton Missal. It also serves as a filming location and offers food facilities on site.
12 Oct–7 Nov (next week)
Explore an exhibition about five tree species at Lyme Park and their fungal associates, then follow a self-guided trail around the Top Lawn. On 17, 24 and 31 October, the exhibition curator will be available to answer questions and discuss the research.
Tatton Park is a historic estate in Cheshire featuring a neoclassical mansion, extensive formal and natural gardens, a large deer park, and a working farm showcasing rare breeds. Visitors can enjoy indoor tours of the mansion, outdoor exploration of gardens and parkland, and family-friendly activities including a children's playground and various events throughout the year.
16 Oct (next Friday)
Participants learn wet-felting techniques and create a landscape image inspired by Tatton Park’s Japanese Garden, with expert tuition and a tour of the garden.
Beeston Castle is a historic ruin of a former royal castle built in the 1220s located on a sandstone crag in Cheshire, England. Visitors can explore the remains of its massive walls and towers, enjoy extensive views across multiple counties, and learn about its rich history dating back to prehistoric times and its role in medieval and civil wars.
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.
Liverpool ONE is a large open-air shopping, residential, and leisure complex in Liverpool city centre, featuring retail stores, restaurants, a cinema, miniature golf, an urban park, and extensive public facilities.
St Johns Shopping Centre is a large covered shopping centre in Liverpool with over 100 retailers, a variety of food outlets, a historic market, and an adjoining observation tower. It offers a modern shopping experience in the heart of the city, with accessibility to public transit and a recent refurbishment of its food court and market areas.
Hare Hill Hall is a Georgian country house in Cheshire with an extensive National Trust garden featuring diverse rhododendrons, a walled garden, sculptures, and scenic walking paths.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
Visitors can borrow a Nature Pack and use it to explore wildlife and the garden, including looking for creepy crawlies, listening to woodland birds and making a den. The packs are aimed particularly at children aged three and over, though adults can join in too.
Dunham Massey Hall is a Grade I listed English country house in Greater Manchester featuring historic formal gardens, a deer park, and a notable collection of Huguenot silver. The venue includes indoor experiences such as house tours and art collections, as well as outdoor experiences in its extensive gardens and deer park. It also commemorates its history as a World War I military hospital with immersive recreations. Visitors can enjoy food on-site and there are facilities and activities suitable for children.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
sanctum is a deep-listening experience in Dunham Massey’s chapel, using sound and light on water to create a space for quiet reflection.
Island Green in Wrexham, Wales is a retail park located on the site of the former Island Green Brewery. The park includes shops, restaurants, and Wrexham Central railway station, repurposing historic Grade II listed brewery buildings and providing extensive parking and visitor amenities.