Chester Zoo
Chester
Chester Zoo is in Upton-By-Chester. It is one of the largest zoos and the most visited in the UK with over 2 million visitors each year and over 20,000 animals.
What Wirral and nearby has to offer...
Being situated in Parkgate means that The Ship is near many areas of natural beauty and interest.
There are plenty of local attractions in and around Parkgate to keep you occupied during your stay. Some of the key attractions in the area can be found below. For a more detailed offering of events and activities in the local areas please visit www.visitwirral.com / www.visitliverpool.com / www.visitcheshire.com.
Chester Zoo is in Upton-By-Chester. It is one of the largest zoos and the most visited in the UK with over 2 million visitors each year and over 20,000 animals.
Ness Gardens is open all year round with seasonal flowers, trees and shrubs. There are 64 acres of family friendly beautiful gardens overlooking the River Dee.
Established in 1539, Chester race course is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest racecourse in the world, still in operation.
The UK's largest designer outlet with over 140 shops, restaurants and cafes located just down the M53.
Storyhouse Chester incorporates a library, theatres and a cinema. It's open-air theatre in the city’s Grosvenor Park and Moonlight Flicks open air cinema and Drive-In are hugely popular in the summer months as well as world class productions all year round.
The Hilbre Islands make for a fantastic walk on a clear day where you will spot a number of rare and endangered wildlife. The islands are an archipelago, and classed as one of just 43 unbridged tidal islands in the UK that can be reached on foot from the mainland.
In the heart of rural Wirral. Brimstage Maze is much more than a maze; family friendly fun and adventure - a great day out for all the family.
The largest aquarium in the North West. A marine and freshwater aquarium where visitors can get up close to one of the UKs largest collection of sharks.
Chester is one of the most archaeologically 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. Hop on and off the open top bus as you please.
Located on the historical Royal Albert Dock, the museum is dedicated to the history of The Beatles, the famous 4 piece local band who took the world by storm in the 1960s.
The Wirral boasts 14 private and municipal golf courses including the world famous Links course, Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake which hosted The Open Championship in 2014 and will again in 2023.
The Wirral Way is a path on the track of an old railway that goes from West Kirby to Hooton in mid-Wirral offering superb views over the Dee Estuary to Wales. Originally the railway formed a circuit of Wirral and this is the missing link.
Set on the very tip of the peninsular with stunning views of the Welsh Hills and the Dee Estuary, this man-made saltwater lake is fast becoming a top tourist attraction.
This was the first designated Country Park in Britain. Thurstaston beach is the first beach along the Wirral’s western coast on the Dee Estuary. It is incredibly popular with locals during the warmer months and dog walkers.
The heart of Liverpool's historic waterfront is full of cultures old and new with recent renovations to the docks it now is home to many restaurants, shops and museums, and is only a short walk from the city centre.
Since opening the gates in 1847, Birkenhead Park has been known as the 'People’s Garden', it was the first park in Britain to be purpose-built for the entire population. It was funded by public money and made freely accessible for everyone to enjoy. It was also the inspiration for Central Park in New York!
Port Sunlight Village was founded by ‘Soap King’ William Hesketh Lever in 1888. The village was built to house Lever’s ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers, but today is home to a fascinating museum, beautiful architecture, a world-class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community.
The Parkgate reserve is a vast saltmarsh beside a former seaside promenade. This unique setting provides the perfect combination of stunning landscapes, rich wildlife and excellent eateries. Come at high tide if possible, when you can see the ducks, geese, wading birds and birds of prey up close.
Set off on the 2-mile tour from the impressive Chester Castle. Visit the Grosvenor Museum, the impressive Chester Cathedral and gardens, the King Charles Tower and then Eastgate with its famous Clock. Discover the historic Roman Amphitheatre and gardens, Grosvenor Park and the Old Dee suspension Bridge as it crosses the River Dee.
This incredible structure, founded in 1092 as a Benedictine Abbey, was subsequently rebuilt around 1250 and took 275 years to transform the building into the stunning Gothic-style building we see today.
Our locations means that we are near so many areas of natural beauty. Stunning views of the Dee Estuary can be seen from outside the door however, if you want to get out there and see what else is in the area then we have got some possible walks and cycle routes to give a try.
Stange & Co. Ltd
Registered Office: 19 Trinity Square,
Llandudno, LL30 2RD
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