Days Out in Cheshire

Beeston Castle

This season, enjoy a family day out in Cheshire at one of England's most dramatically sited fortresses. Beeston Castle offers stunning views and beautiful woodlands - a paradise for walkers, nature-lovers and energetic children alike!

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Places to visit in Cheshire

  • Beeston Castle: 40 acres of woodland to explore as well as stunning views over 8 counties.
  • Chester Roman Amphitheatre: The largest of its kind in Britain, originally used for entertainment and military training.
  • Sandbach Crosses: Elaborately carved Saxon stone crosses dating from the 9th century.

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Places to visit : Cheshire

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

If you’re planning a family day out in Cheshire, then a visit to Beeston Castle in Tarporley fits the bill perfectly. This 'Castle of the Rock' is famous for its spectacular views.

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Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls
Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

The original gateway to Chester Castle, this 12th-century tower houses a chapel with exceptionally fine wall-paintings of c. 1220, rediscovered in the 1980s.

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Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Chester Roman Amphitheatre

The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).

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Sandbach Crosses
Sandbach Crosses

The two massive Saxon stone crosses, elaborately carved with animals and Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion, dominate the cobbled market square of Sandbach.

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Boscobel House and The Royal Oak
Boscobel House and The Royal Oak

Shropshire | West Midlands

Boscobel House and its Royal Oak tree became famous as hiding places of King Charles II after defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can also see the dairy, farmyard, smithy and gardens.

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Goodshaw Chapel
Goodshaw Chapel

Lancashire

English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from c. 1742 to 1809.

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Events : Cheshire

Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Venue: Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire
Date: Sat 27 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2013 (bank holiday)

Explore the magical Castle grounds and woodlands, in a quest to find the hidden nature-related clues. Test your knowledge and skill to win a special prize!

Clash of Knights!
Clash of Knights!
Venue: Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire
Date: Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug 2013

Join us for the ultimate in competitive historical combat as 4 teams-each of 12 fully armoured Knights-attempt to emerge victorious from a recreated "Crest Melee".

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Time Travellers Go... Roman Soldier School
Time Travellers Go... Roman Soldier School
Venue: Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall, Cumbria
Date: Sat 20 Jul - Mon 26 Aug 2013 (bank holiday)

Join our centurion for some hands on fun – with Roman themed craft activities throughout the day from colouring and paper helmet making to games to Roman drill and Roman artefact handling. Plus, try on costumes, Roman armour and a centurion’s helmet.
Medieval Castle Life - Family Fun Trail
Medieval Castle Life - Family Fun Trail
Venue: Carlisle Castle, Cumbria
Date: Sat 20 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2013 (bank holiday)

Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people that would live and work in a medieval castle. A fun trail for all the family.
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