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More than 21,000 endangered and rare animals may be found at Chester Zoo, which is housed amid gorgeous, award-winning gardens. You're guaranteed to have an adventure exploring and learning about magnificent animals and gardens with 500 different animal species on 125 acres. The outstanding houses and enclosures have been created to offer both an amazing up-close experience and the finest possible animal well-being.

Experience the excitement of watching professional racing while savouring exceptional cuisine and drinks in a variety of settings and enclosures. They have something for you whether you want to mark a special occasion or have a blast over the weekend. Mix and mingle with the fashionable crowd while having a memorable day with loved ones. The racecourse is within a five-minute walk from the hotel, and there are a dozen race meetings each year. Check the date & time of the race meetings.

The renowned Jodrell Bank site, which is home to the Lovell Telescope, is a thrilling day trip destination. The Discovery Centre's exhibitions, interactive displays, and galleries will help you understand how it works and what it is looking for. Seeing the nearly 90-meter-high radio telescope up close and in action is an amazing experience. A 35-acre garden and arboretum with picnic spaces, a playground, and a galactic garden are also available at Jodrell Bank.

The Lady Lever Art Gallery, one of the best in all of Europe, is located in the charming Wirral community of Port Sunlight. Its Wedgwood jasperware collection is among the finest worldwide, and its Pre-Raphaelite painting collection, which includes pieces by Millais, Rossetti, Burne-Jones, and Holman Hunt, is well-known on a global scale. Younger visitors will adore the Activity Rooms, a hands-on area where they can get creative and have fun dressing up.

With the Grosvenor Shopping Centre inside the City's Roman Walls and only a 2-minute walk from the River Dee and all of Chester's tourist attractions, you can turn your shopping journey into a genuine leisure activity. There are some of the top stores in the area here to meet all of your shopping needs, whether they be for jewellery, food, health and beauty products, clothing, or home goods.

Where can fashion fans in the North West satisfy their designer cravings? Cheshire Oaks is home to the largest outlet malls in the UK, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Enjoy 145 luxury and high-street brands, including must-have British brands such as Burberry, Superdry, and All Saints, all at discounts of up to 60% and with the option of tax-free purchasing. Every local consumer who cares about style has it in their address book.

Ness is situated on the Wirral and offers stunning views of North Wales across the River Dee. Arthur Kilpin Bulley was the man behind their initial creation. He had a deep love for plants, especially the new species coming from China, Tibet, and Nepal to be grown in gardens in Europe. Regardless of the season, Ness Botanic Gardens now has something to offer visitors of all ages. They provide a family-friendly events schedule that includes activities like stargazing, hiking, and crafts.

The river runs through Wales and Chester for 70 kilometres. The 'Groves', a paved promenade featuring a bandstand, cafés, restaurants, and public houses, is located on the bank of the river. You can either move forward by walking along the riverbank or by using a motorboat, a rowing boat, or a pedalo. As not all locations are open year-round, operating hours should be confirmed.

The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain is utilised by the 20th Legion, which is located in the castle of "Deva" (Chester), for both entertainment and military training. Two successive stone-built amphitheatres with wooden seats were discovered during excavations in 2004–2005. One contained a tiny shrine close to its north entrance and had stairs on the back wall that led to upper tiers of seating, similar to Pompeii. The other included stairways with vaults that led to seats.

Interesting exhibits on Chester's Roman past, in particular the military occupation. Period home featuring spaces from the 17th through the 1920s. Investigate the geology and natural history of the region. Discover the city's significant role in the history of English silver while admiring the beauty of the arts. The Grosvenor Museum offers something for everyone thanks to its constantly evolving schedule of special exhibitions and events. Open 10.30 to 5 every day except Sunday from 1 to 4.

At the Blue Planet Aquarium, go up close to the awesome sharks and watch genuine scuba divers in the daily feed performances in the Aqua theatre. The Blue Planet Aquarium, which has one of the best collections of sharks, fish, frogs, and otters, is a must-see family outing. At their magnificent Aqua theatre window, observe the dive team feeding the fish in front of the sharks. From the 70m-long underwater tunnel, get a close-up glimpse of the black and white tip sharks in the Coral Reef.

The City Sightseeing Chester Tour will expose you to Chester, one of Britain's most archaeologically prosperous cities, full of architectural treasures, including the city walls, the cathedral, the Roman amphitheatre, and other things to do in the city. The bus uses the Grosvenor and Old Dee Bridges to cross the River Dee. The Groves along the river provide an excellent opportunity to benefit from a river cruise.

For many people, Chester Cathedral is a variety of things: a thriving place of worship, an old abbey, an archaeological find, a focus on culture, a place of musical excellence, and a unique fusion of modern and medieval history. The Cathedral welcomes donations, but entry is free. Please be aware that services like tower tours and falconry will have a fee.

Go Ape is the top forest adventure in the UK. Outdoor adventure activities that have won awards for the entire family. Families and friends of all ages may let their inner ape loose on the Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior, or they can explore the forest floor on our amazing all-terrain Segways, both set amid lovely woodlands. It's an excursion unlike any other.

When Maurice, the fourth and final Baron Egerton of Tatton, passed away in 1958, he gave Tatton Park to the National Trust. Tatton Park holds over 100 events each year, including the prestigious RHS Flower Show, Foodies Festival, lucrative adult education courses, classic car shows, and family-friendly seasonal activities. Stableyard offers a variety of stores, a fine restaurant specialising in local fresh goods, and the Gardener's Cottage tea room.