Places to Visit near Venetian Marina If you’re coming from afar to visit our selection of narrowboats for sale then why not make a trip out of it! We’ve compiled a list of favourite days out in Cheshire, which aren’t far from Venetian Marina. If you need somewhere to stay then take a look at our local accommodation page. Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village Address: 23 King George’s Drive, Wirral, CH62 5DX www.portsunlightvillage.com Port Sunlight Museum celebrates the unique heritage of the village, its development, architecture, people and landscapes from foundation in 1888 to present day. National Waterways Museum Address: South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4FW www.canalandrivertrust.org.uk/national-waterways With its delightful setting, flotillas of historic boats and display housed in fine Victorian buildings, the Museum is a great day out whatever the weather. Ness Botanic Gardens Address: Neston Road, Ness, CH64 4AY https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/ Ness Botanic Gardens covers 64 acres overlooking the Dee Estuary. Relax and indulge yourself in the Garden Kitchen Café, gift Shop and plant centre. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Kinsey Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9JJ www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com Located just off J10 of the M53 and 10 minutes from the historic Chester, Cheshire Oaks is the UK’s largest Designer Outlet with over 145 stores, restaurants and cafes. Blue Planet Aquarium Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9FL www.blueplanetaquarium.com Get up close to awesome at Blue Planet Aquarium and see real scuba divers in our daily feed show in the Aquatheatre. With one of the best collections of Sharks, Fish, Frogs, Spiders and Otters. Blue Planet Aquarium is a must see for all of the family. Chester Zoo Upton by Chester, Chester, CH2 1EU www.chesterzoo.org Discover over 11,000 animals and 400 different species including some of the most dangerous and exotic in the world. Roman Tours Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2DD www.romantours.com Presenting and illuminating the life of a Roman soldier in Britain, through informative, educational and interactive experiences for all ages including daily city tours 12 & 3pm from the Chester Visitor Information Centre. The Ice Cream Farm Newton Lane, Cheshire, CH3 9NH www.theicecreamfarm.co.uk With over 50 irresistible flavours of ice cream and sorbet, indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, mini golf, animal corner and much more. Beeston Castle Chapel Lane, Beeston, Nr Tarporley, CW6 9TX www.english-heritage.org.uk/beeston Enjoy spectacular views and explore 40 acres of woodland trails, 4000 years of history, and an abundance of natural wildlife and our exciting events programme. Hack Green – The Secret Nuclear Bunker Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane, Hack Green, Nr Nantwich, CW5 8AL www.hackgreen.co.uk Discover the secret world of underground nuclear government. Declassified in 1993, the 35,000 sq. ft. bunker contains authentic equipment in original settings to fire the imagination Go Ape Delamere Forest, Linmere, Northwich, CW8 2JD www.goape.co.uk/days-out/delamere Bring out your inner ape with three hours of tree top adventures. Including 30ft rope ladder and Tarzan swing. Don’t miss the all terrain Forest Segways. Blakemere Village Blakemere Village, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2EB www.visitblakemere.co.uk Enjoy stylish shopping along with great activities like pottery painting, falconry, play barn fun and candle making. Relax and take a stroll down memory lane in our antiques emporium or drop by for a snack, drink or treat. Cheshire Falconry and Cheshire Segway Blakemere Village, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2EB www.cheshirefalconry.com www.cheshiresegway.co.uk Take up the gauntlet, fly Owls, Hawks and Eagles in the heart of Cheshire. Experience Segway 1 hour woodland glide through our woodland. Anderton Boat Lift Anderton Boat Lift, Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, CW9 6FW www.canalnadrivertrust.org.uk/Anderton-boat-lift Enjoy one of the marvels of our canals. Take a river cruise, boat ride through the lift or simply relax with free entry into our coffee shop and gift shop and grounds. Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre Robinsons Visitor Centre, Apsley Street, Stockport, Manchester, SK1 1JJ www.robinsonsvisitorcentre.co.uk The Robinsons family have been brewing beer at the unicorn brewery in the heart of Stockport for more than 175 years. Pop in to the Robinsons’s visit England accredited Visitor Centre and discover the story for yourself. Robinson’s – Bringing Brewing to life since 1838. Tatton Park Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN www.tattonpark.org.uk Tatton Park is a great family attraction with a mansion, farm, gardens and adventure playground to visit in 1,000 acres of parkland. Come to one of the many events; including Easter Storytime, Medieval Fayre, Summer Farm Fun, County Show and Apple Day. Gulliver’s World Warrington, WA5 9YZ www.guliversfun.co.uk Whatever the weather with more than 90 attractions, a day at Gulliver’s means fun, rides, entertainment and a very warm welcome for all the family. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Mersey Road, Widness, WA8 0DF www.catalyst.org.uk Science has never been so much fun. Home to three hands-on galleries, over 50 interactive exhibits, a scenic glass lift as well as Saturday science clubs, holiday activities and weekend workshops for all the family. More Information For further details on days out in Cheshire take a look at the following websites: Attractions and Activities in Nantwich: www.britainsfinest.co.uk/attractions/search_results.cfm/searchtown/Nantwich Favourite Days out in Cheshire: www.favouritedaysout.com/ Family Days out in Cheshire: http://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/family-things-to-do/cheshire/ Nanwich Town Council: http://www.nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk/?page_id=657 Visit Chester : http://www.visitchester.com/things-to-do