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Nantwich - The Heart of Festivity

Nantwich is Cheshire's true Heart of Festivity and is home to some of Cheshire's biggest events in the picturesque historic market town.

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Fun for all...

There are plenty of things to see and do for all the family in The Upper Weaver Valley, with some of the biggest tourist attractions in the world! Why not visit the mysterious Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker and discover the exciting classified mysteries of a former Nuclear Government site? Or come and meet the sharks and Piranhas, and crocodiles in the tropical surroundings of The Palms Oasis at Stapeley Water Gardens, home to the largest water gardens in the world!

Or for a more relaxing day, why not visit the rare breeds and see open air theatre in the beautiful gardens at Cholmondeley Castle, followed by a visit to the ever popular Sunbury's Ice-cream Farm with an amazing assortment of over 40 flavours of home made Jersey ice-cream! And not forgetting the popular animal village and craftsmen at work at Dagfields, the UK's largest antiques emporium, and even have a go at throwing your own pots at the pretty Firs Pottery! Whatever you're preference, The Upper Weaver Valley offers an action packed stay for all the family!

Escape from it all...


Chester and Cheshire's Upper Weaver Valley offers the perfect Rural Escape. The pretty canals and waterways form one of Cheshire's key attractions, providing ample opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational activities.

Don't miss the pretty village of Audlem where you can see the Shropshire Union Canal descend into the Cheshire plain Wrenburyover a picturesque two mile stretch of 15 locks, providing an ideal resting place for walkers, cyclists and narrow boat cruisers alike. The Llangollen canal at Wrenbury also makes a delightful visit and The River Weaver can be enjoyed throughout The Upper Weaver Valley including key sites at Nantwich and Audlem.


And why not also enjoy the calm and tranquillity of some of the most celebrated Gardens in Cheshire; including the enchanting gardens at Cholmondeley Castle and the superb grounds of Dorfold Hall set beside the River Weaver. The wooded slopes of the Peckforton Hills and the Wybunbury Moss National Nature Reserve also offer great rural sanctuaries away from it all... And for all those extra special occasions, why not really treat yourself by enjoying a truly indulgent Rural Escape with some of the most exclusive places to stay and visit in Cheshire?

 

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