Chester Zoo is home to over 21,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning gardens. With 500 different animal species in 125 acres, you’re sure to have an adventure discovering and learning about the amazing animals and gardens. The world-class enclosures and houses have been designed, to provide the best possible animal welfare as well as a fantastic, up-close experience.

Sample the thrill of watching competitive racing, whist enjoying premium food and beverages across a variety of areas and enclosures. Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion or fill your weekend with some serious fun, they’ve something to suit. Mingle with the stylish crowd and enjoy a day to remember with family and friends. There are a dozen race meetings each year, and the racecourse is only a five minute walk from the hotel. Check the date & time of the race meetings

Home to the world-famous Lovell Telescope, a visit to the iconic Jodrell Bank site makes for an exhilarating day out. Book tickets here. Seeing the near 90m high radio telescope up close and in action, is an incredible experience and the Discovery Centre’s exhibitions, interactive displays and galleries, will help you understand how it works and what it’s looking for. Jodrell Bank also features 35 acres of gardens and arboretum, complete with picnic areas, playground and galaxy garden.

Situated in the picturesque village of Port Sunlight, Wirral, the Lady Lever Art Gallery is regarded as one of the finest art galleries in Europe. It has the best collection of Wedgwood jasperware anywhere in the world and it's collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings is internationally renowned, featuring works by Millais, Rossetti, Burne-Jones and Holman Hunt. Younger visitors will love the Activity Rooms, an interactive space to get hands-on and have fun with crafts and dressing up.

Located within the City’s Roman Walls and just a 2 minute walk from the River Dee and all the tourist attractions that Chester has to offer, a visit to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre is your opportunity to make your shopping trip a real leisure experience. Home to some of the best stores in town serving all your shopping needs, whether it be health and beauty, fashion, homeware, jewellery or food.

Where do the north west's fashion lovers get their designer fix? McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks, the UK's largest outlet shopping destination. Indulge in 145 luxury and high street brands, including must have British labels Burberry, Superdry and All Saints - all at up to 60% less and with tax-free shopping available. It's in every local style-conscious shopper's address book.

Ness is located on the Wirral, with fantastic views across the River Dee to North Wales. They were originally created by Arthur Kilpin Bulley. He was passionate about plants, especially new plants being introduced to European gardens from China, Tibet and Nepal. Today, Ness Botanic Gardens offers something to visitors of all ages, regardless of which season they visit in. They run an events programme packed with family activities from star gazing to trails and crafts.

The river is 70 miles long and stretches through Wales and Chester. On the bank of the river is the 'Groves', a paved promenade complete with bandstand, cafés, restaurants and public houses. Take a stroll along the riverbank or propel yourself in a motorboat, a rowing boat or a pedalo. Operating times should be checked, as not open all year round.

The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by 20th Legion, based at fortress of 'Deva' (Chester). Excavations in 2004-5 revealed two successive stone-built amphitheatres with wooden seating. One included access to upper tiers of seats via stairs on the rear wall, as at Pompeii, and had a small shrine next to its north entrance. The other provided seat access via vaulted stairways.

Fascinating displays on Roman life and times in Chester, particularly the military occupation. Period House with rooms from the 17th century to the 1920s. Explore ‘hands-on’ the geology and natural history of the area. Enjoy the beauty of art, and discover the city’s important place in the history of English silver. With an active programme of special exhibitions and events there’s something for everyone at the Grosvenor Museum. Open 10.30-5 Monday-Saturday & 1-4 on Sundays.

Get up close to Awesome Sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium and see real scuba divers in the daily feed shows in the Aquatheatre. With one of the best collections of Sharks, Fish, Frogs, Spiders and Otters – Blue Planet Aquarium is the must see day out for all the family. Watch the dive team feed the fish - all in front of the sharks at their awesome Aquatheatre window. Get an up close view of the black and white tip sharks and Zebra shark in the Coral Reef from the 70m-long underwater tunnel.

Chester is one of the most archaelogically rich cities in Britain full of architectural treasures such as the city Walls, the Cathedral, Roman amphitheatre and other things to do in the city that the City Sightseeing Chester Tour will introduce you to. The bus crosses the River Dee by both The Grosvenor and Old Dee Bridges. The Groves alongside the river offers a great opportunity to take advantage of a river cruise.

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history. Entry is FREE to the Cathedral, but donations are welcome. Please note that charges will apply for activities including Tower Tours and Falconry.

Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. 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 their Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior or explore the forest floor on our epic all-terrain Segways. It's a day out like no other.

Tatton Park was left to the National Trust on the death of Maurice, 4th and last Baron Egerton of Tatton, in 1958. Tatton Park hosts a varied programme of over 100 events each year ranging from rewarding adult learning courses to classic car shows, the world-renowned RHS Flower Show, Foodies Festival, to seasonal activites for all. Stableyard shopping and dining includes several shops and a quality restaurant specialising in fresh local produce and the Gardener’s Cottage tea room.