Local Interest

Inglewood Manor is surrounded by a fabulous range of attractions, from the tranquil delights of beautiful Ness Gardens to the mediaeval charm of historic Chester. For guests seeking retail therapy, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, the biggest in the UK, is just 10 minutes away (check out our offers page to receive a special 10% discount), and for families, we can offer discounted tickets for Chester Zoo (the largest zoo in the UK). The vibrant cities of Liverpool and Manchester are both within half an hours drive, and both offer great sporting, cultural and retail experiences.

Click on the links below for further information.

Shopping

www.chestercc.gov.uk – Chester Shopping

www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com – Cheshire Oaks

www.liverpool-one.com - Liverpool One Shopping

Theatres

www.everymanplayhouse.com – Theatres

Airports

www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com – Liverpool Airport

www.manchesterairport.co.uk – Manchester Airport

Leisure/Activities

www.chesterzoo.org – Chester Zoo

www.royal-liverpool-golf.com – World famous golf course

www.heswallgolfclub.com - Beautiful local golf course

www.chester-races.co.uk – Chester racecourse

www.westwirralwalks.co.uk- Accompanied local walks

www.thesandpiperstudio.co.uk- Art classes and painting breaks

Culture

www.visitchester.com – Chester tourist board

www.visitliverpool.com – Liverpool tourist board

www.nmgm.org.uk – museums and galleries in Liverpool

10 Free Days Out for February Half Term

1. Chester City Wall Walk, Chester, Cheshire
Chester's City Walls form virtually a complete 2 mile (3 km) circuit around Chester city centre. They provide an enjoyable route to see many of the city's key heritage sites.
As you explore the Walls watch out for the metal panels that tell stories about different parts of the route and help identify where you are. These panels have been designed to fit with the walls status as a scheduled ancient monument. They are intended to be sympathetic to the fabric and appearance of the Wall. Also, they are there to be touched. Visitors (especially youngsters) are encouraged to bring paper and crayons to take rubbings of their raised text and illustrations.
The walls are a Grade I listed building, and are the most complete city walls in Great Britain.

2. Grosvenor Museum
27 Grosvenor Street,
Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DD
Tel: 01244 402008
Fax: 01244 347587
Opening Hours
10.30 - 17.00 Mon to Sat
13.00 - 16.00 Sun
Admission Free - Donations Welcome

Exhibitions, displays and events - Educational activities and family fun days - Talks for local groups - Object identification and advice - Shop
Refreshment area - Toilets with baby changing units - Lecture theatre
Disabled access is available throughout the ground floor only

3. Lady Lever Art Gallery

Port Sunlight Village
Wirral, Cheshire CH62 5EQ
The Lady Lever Art Gallery is a national treasure in the heart of Port Sunlight. Housing one of the most beautiful collections of fine and decorative arts in the UK, including British 18th and 19th century painting and furniture, Wedgwood and Chinese porcelain displays.

Admission Free - to the gallery and all exhibitions and events.

4. Walton Hall Gardens

Walton Lea Road,
Higher Walton, Warrington,

Cheshire WA4 6SN

Walton Hall Gardens is by the Bridgewater Canal

Walton Hall Gardens is three miles from Warrington town centre and just two miles from J11 M56. Set in thirty acres of beautiful parkland you can enjoy the ornamental lawns, formal gardens, the children’s zoo with their red squirrel breeding programme, play areas and picnic areas all for free.

Tel: 01925 601 617
( 01925 602 336 Heritage Centre )
Email: waltonhall@warrington.gov.uk
Web: www.Warrington.gov.uk/Walton Hall and Gardens

5. National Conservation Centre
Whitechapel, Liverpool L1 6HZ
Conservators based in this unique venue look after National Museums Liverpool's diverse collections. Find out how everything from Egyptian mummies to motorbikes are preserved and restored in the interactive Reveal gallery, with its working laboratory.

Our role as a museum service is not simply about putting objects on display and telling people what they are, although that is a major part. It also concerns looking after those pieces, ensuring they are treated with care and respect and are kept in the best condition possible.

Open 10.00-17.00 daily.

6. International Slavery Museum
Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ

The International Slavery Museum explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery, addressing the many legacies of the slave trade and telling stories of bravery and rebellion amongst the enslaved people. These are stories which have been largely untold.

Admission to the International Slavery Museum and all the National Museums Liverpool venues is free.

Information desk: 0151 478 4499

Open daily 10.00-17.00

7. Walker Art Gallery

William Brown Street

Liverpool L3 8EL

The Walker Art Gallery holds one of the finest collections of fine and decorative art in Europe. Discover over six centuries of art at the national gallery of the north.

Open daily 10.00 - 17.00

Free entry!

8. The Ice Cream Farm

Drumlan Hall Farm Chester

Cheshire CH3 9NE

From irresistible Ice Creams, outdoor play areas, Animal Corner where children can meet the animals, the Country Kitchen Café, kids quad bikes, mini golf and much more... The Ice Cream Farm has everything you will need for a fun day out in Cheshire.

Admission free, although charges may apply to some of the attractions.

01829 770 995

http://www.cheshirefarmicecream.co.uk/index.asp

9. Hilbre Islands Nature Reserve

The three tidal islands lying at the mouth of the Dee Estuary, Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre, have been designated a Local Nature Reserve.

Access to the Local Nature Reserve is free of charge.

Access to Hilbre is by foot, across the two miles from West Kirby. The Islands are cut off from the mainland by the tide for up to four hours out of every twelve. If you are planning a visit to the Islands you must allow yourself enough time so that you can leave Hilbre at least three hours before high water, or longer if you have small children or walk slowly.

It takes about 1 hour to cross the 2 miles to Hilbre. Alternatively, you must set out from West Kirby at least three hours before high Water and allow for a stay of five hours or more on Hilbre. Strong winds may bring the tide in early or suddenly. Please telephone: 0151 632 4455 for advice on tide times. Tide tables can be purchased locally and are on display at Dee Lane slipway and can be found on the BBC website.

There are no shops, public toilets or any fresh water on the Islands, and very little shelter. Toilets are available at Dee Lane Slipway, West Kirby; open 10 am - 6 pm.

During bad weather some shelter may be available for parties visiting Hilbre, but this cannot be guaranteed, so please allow for this in your preparations.

10. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village

The largest in Europe, with a whole range of designer brands.  Play area for smaller children, and usually a range of activities taking place at half term (check website for details).

Free admission and free to window shop - but with the potential to become expensive if you see something you like!

http://www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com/

____________________________________________________________________________________

Falconry on Father's Day

Our special lunch and Falconry display was a huge success on Father's Day and we're very lucky that Dorthy and Paul Tiemens kindly provided photographic evidence of what a lovely day everyone enjoyed.