A 2022 Guide to FAMILIES DAY OUT AROUND CHESTER

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Wondering what to do in Chester on your next family staycation? Whether you’ve got a tribe of animal lovers or a bunch of bold explorers, there’s plenty to keep the kids (and adults!) entertained around this stunning historical city.

Base yourselves at our Chester City aparthotel and check out some of our favourite family activities in Chester and beyond.

 

CHESTER ZOO

Where: Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH

Suitable for: all ages

Zip to Chester Zoo, the most popular attraction outside of the capital, in just ten minutes by car from Roomzzz Chester. Spend a day adventuring and exploring the award-winning gardens and wander through the islands of Southeast Asia, a deep, dark Fruit Bat forest, an underwater world experience and many more habitats. There are 20,000 animals to get to know so prepare for a full day out! See critically endangered animals like the Eastern Black Rhino and the zoo’s latest edition – Stanley the adorable baby giraffe. And to make life easier, you can get your tickets from Reception when you stay at Roomzzz Chester City!

And there’s a crazy amount of things to do aside from animal spotting. Devour a delicious breakfast while lions roam in the distance, or polishing off your pastries while penguins swim by while letting the kids go wild in the zoo’s many play areas! In case your little ones are getting so eager to get their favourite animal toy, there’s a customised Gift Shop at the Chester Zoo.

 

GO APE! DELAMERE FOREST

Where: Delamere Forest, Cheshire

Suitable for: all ages

If you’re after an action-packed day out then get down to Go Ape in Delamere Forest. 130 metres of adrenaline fuelled fun awaits you in the woodland. Zip, swing, scramble and edge (it’s not for the faint hearted!) your way through the treetops as a family. Our words of advice: Don’t. Look. Down!

The full course is for ten and above but there’s a junior tree top adventure designed with little legs in mind too. The highest you’ll ever be from the ground on this course is 7.3 metres but you’ll still have all the fun of zip wires, suspended stepping stones and rope bridges. Keen to stay closer to the ground but still looking for a slice of the action? Why not zoom around the woodland on a forest Segway instead?

 

BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM

Where: Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9LF

Suitable for: all ages

Head below shoreline without getting wet (phew!) at the Blue Planet Aquarium and immerse the family in an underwater world. Dive with huge sharks in a 3.8 million litre tropical tank. Your dinky diver can head, completely supervised, to the reef section of the Ocean tank for a once in a lifetime experience of diving with black tip reef sharks and a variety of tropical fish, at a safe depth of two metres. Jump on a moving walkway to travel through a long aqua tunnel, while huge Sand Tiger Sharks and tropical fish swim all around you. The aquarium is home to one of the biggest collections of sharks in Europe.

Let yourself be transported to the Amazon River in the Flooded Forest where you’ll see piranhas and a black pacu if you look carefully. Let the kids go crazy in the outdoor adventure Pirate Playground. The best bit is that the Pirate Playground is perfectly located right next to the Ice cream parlour.  There are plenty of benches to sit at – the perfect setting for adults to supervise. You may also check out the Blue Planet Aquarium’s variety of fun and educational events and activities for you teeny tiny tots – A must for Blue Planet enthusiasts!

 

BEESTON CASTLE

Where: Beeston, Cheshire, CW6 9TX

Suitable for: all ages

Be King or Queen for the day at Beeston Castle – a beautiful medieval ruin on top of a towering crag. Have a game of hide and seek amongst the ruins, get a load of the amazing views (if the weather’s good you can see from the Pennines to the Welsh Mountains) and stare into a legendary spiralling well.

Built in the 1220s, by the 6th Earl of Chester, the castle has an intriguing history spanning 4,000 years. You can find out about sieges, surrenders and the Civil War in an engaging way and nothing beats standing on the spot where history happened. Once you’ve adventured around the castle and swotted up on the history, follow paths through the surrounding woodland and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. From blockbuster legendary events to Summer Explorer Quests you’ll find something for everyone. You’ll also find Victorian events, Gnomus storytelling events and lots more besides in this amazing place of historical wonders.

 

THE CROCKY TRAIL

Where: Waverton, Chester, CH3 7PH

Suitable for: Over 5s

Raucous, good old-fashioned fun is guaranteed at The Crocky Trail. This mile long, outdoor adventure is packed full of challenges to keep the whole family on their toes. Before you even set out on the trail, you’ll be whizzing down giant slides, crazy rides, and crossing the Crocky stream including the scary wobbly bridges, swinging chain bridge and fallen log.

Getting trapped, wobbling across river bridges and crawling through dark, muddy tunnels are all part of fun when you finally manage to tear the kids away from the rides and hit the trail. Little daredevils will love the spooky dungeon and barrel runs. Spare clothes are a must and picnics are encouraged, with plenty of places to stop and munch around the park. Your little musketeers would love to play in the wonderland of the crocky trail with a dedicated area for the little ones with pixie huts, bouncy castles, swings, slides and games!

 

THE ICE CREAM FARM

Where: Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9NE

Suitable for: under 12s

What could be sweeter than a day out at Chester’s Ice Cream Farm? And if you’re not already licking your lips then you will be soon, because they sell over 50 award-winning flavours in their ice cream parlour. Tempted by jelly bean flavour? We are! Once you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth, there’s so much more to get stuck into.

Pet farm animals at Fudge Farm, play a round of crazy golf at Strawberry Falls (beware of the giant strawberry fountains) and for little ones there’s a mini ice cream slide, bubble tubes and a giant piano to walk along, plus a safe soft play area and lots of lovely softness to roll around for babies. and behold a magical snowing tree with balls of ice cream instead of leaves. Honeycomb Canyon is the UK’s biggest indoor sand and water play where imaginations can run wild.And there’s Slivercone where the kids can zoom around on mini quad bikes. There’s nowhere else quite like it!

 

JODRELL BANK DISCOVERY CENTRE

Where: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL

Suitable for: all ages

Any aspiring astronauts in the family now that we’ve all got Tim Peake fever? Jodrell Bank is the home of the Lovell Telescope – one of the most powerful radio telescopes in the world. Get up close to this gigantic structure, with its 76 metre diameter bowl, and see it in action. In the planet, space and star pavilions get hands-on uncovering the wonders of the universe.

Listen to the sounds of the big bang, print a live reading from the Lovell Telescope, hear from Jodrell Bank scientists about their work, and much more in the interactive Space Exhibition. You will also find First Light Pavilion that will take you to the world of inspirational stories of Jodrell Bank’s pioneering scientists. You may also explore the depths of space in an immersive planetarium experience, along with the views of the Jodrell Bank arboretum from the First Light cafe terrace. You don’t want to miss the award-winning Jodrell Bank Shop; bursting with toys, gadgets, and gifts for all ages, and pockets. 

 

 

CHESTER BOAT

Where: Souter’s Ln, The Groves, Chester CH1 1SZ

Suitable for: all ages 

Looking for a day out with a difference? Why not try the ‘River Dee in Chester’, Chester Boat? This heaven on earth was built 40 years ago along the beautiful River Chester Dee. Hop on a boat to experience this impressive lift and take a trip along the River Chester while you’re aboard. For an unforgettable night on the water, private charters and Party Nights Afloat are a great way to celebrate special occasions.

Away from the hassle of the city and crowds, a half-hour City Cruise will take you to the views of the stunning riverside homes and gardens, with a commentary detailing Chester’s rich Roman, medieval, and industrial history. Or if you wish to leave the city behind, take a two-hour Iron Bridge Cruise through the Duke of Westminster’s Eaton Estate – look out for wildlife such as cormorants and kingfishers. 

Enjoy a scrumptious meal or sip your favourite tipple while surrounded by mesmerising views all around you is the real deal. 

 

Interested in trying out the best family spots in Chester? Why not make a weekend of it and stay at Roomzzz Aparthotels. Book your stay today and make Roomzzz Chester City your home away from home. 

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