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This open course set amidst beautiful forests offers a golfing experience like no other. The heathland terrain also makes it a year round golfing destination. As for the Club House, it’s a century-old marvel constructed in 1910 offering laidback bar meals or a fancy society menu. It welcomes members and visitors alike. Get ready to hit the fairways!

Craving a pint? Head to the Vale Royal Abbey Arms, a 15-minute walk lands you in a haven of award-winning cask ales and scrumptious food. It’s everything a country pub should be with a crackling fire, beer garden and cocktail specials! For fine dining, we recommend Nunsmere Hall, perched on a pretty lakeside peninsula. Eat in the restaurant, grab a casual bite in the Captain’s bar or treat yourself to a private dining experience.

Bringing your little munchkins along? They’ll have a blast at Delamere Forest, chasing after the Gruffalo on a fun-filled trail, with exciting games and activities sprinkled throughout. Many of the Delamere Forest trails are fine for prams and pushchairs, ensuring even your tiny tots can join the fun. For our older adventurers? Let them monkey around on the Go Ape rope course, swinging from tree to tree!

In the village of Anderton, the Anderton Boat Lift connects the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Weaver, whisking boats up and down an impressive 50 ft! Built in 1875 it’s a Victorian engineering marvel. Explore the free visitor centre, where interactive exhibits bring the lift’s story to life. Step into mini cinematic moments, vintage arcade fun, and even a maze built from the original machinery. 

Nestled in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, this is the only UK shire horse stud farm open to the public, with up to 20 - 30 majestic shires for you to meet. Explore the charming Wildlife Watch Nature Trail, home to rare breeds, red squirrels, otters, and more or enjoy fun daily talks and Shetland pony grooming sessions. 

Perched 350 ft above the Cheshire Plain, Beeston Castle isn’t just a ruin, it’s a drama-filled skyline stage with views across eight counties on a clear day, stretching from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains. Built in the 1220s, the castle’s rugged double-towered gatehouse, formidable curtain walls, and steep defensive ditches made it one of the most strategically designed fortresses of its time. 

Oulton Park is the perfect blend of historic heritage, lovely views, and wheel-spinning action. Whether you’re cheering on your favourite series, chasing a high-speed lap, or just soaking up the spectacle. Set in parkland on the grounds of what was once Oulton Hall, Oulton Park has been roaring with motorsport action since 1953. Built around the natural curves of the estate and steeped in history, it's a spectacular venue.

Relaxed, scenic, and brimming with character, Meols Beach is ideal for families, walkers, dog lovers, and beachcombers. Whether you're chasing sunsets, wildlife, or horizon-spanning quiet, this stretch of coast hums with coastal magic.Between Hoylake and Wallasey, Meols Beach offers sweeping views over Liverpool Bay and the Mersey Estuary. It’s the kind of place where the sand stretches for miles at low tide.