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We have a large selection of Local Activities in Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales for you to enjoy ...

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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE  |  SANDSTONE TRAIL  |   FISHING  |  SKY DIVING
MOTORING  |  GARDENS  |  HORSERACING  |  GOLF

THE CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE GARDENS

Cholmondeley is a vast garden in a romantic and beautiful setting with splendid views of the Gothic castle. Visitors can follow The Somerset Lodge Walk, The Camellia Walk and The Terrace Walk or simply wander at their own leisure. Care, however, should be taken not to miss The Silver Garden in which Bakewell ironwork and silver leaved plants play homage to the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The Rose Garden is the most recent addition to Cholmondeley having been completed in the early 1950's.

The centrepiece of the garden is undoubtedly The Temple Garden in which visitors can admire a small lake with its giant Koi carp, a rockery, a waterfall and The Temple, a beautiful piece of architecture taken from the gardens of the Old Hall, the home of the family before the Civil War. In this garden on a summer's day, visitors can rest in the shade of an Arbutus unedo amongst Cistus, Berberis, Hibiscus and Philadelphus; the variety in this section of the garden reflecting that of the garden as a whole.

Opening Hours: 5th Apr - 27th Sept; Wed, Thur, Sun & BHs (incl. Good Fri); 11.00am - 5pm
Admission: Adults £5 Children: £2 (reduction for groups of 25 and over). Dogs allowed on leads.
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Tatton Park Garden Show 21–25 July 2010, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire.

RHS Show Tatton Park is known for its friendly atmosphere and explodes with dazzling summer colours and bright ideas to take home with you.

www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Show-Tatton-Park/2010 - Approximately 26 Miles from the Pub.

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THE SANDSTONE TRAIL WALK

Stride out along the ridge on the Sandstone Trail, a wonderful 55km walk from Frodsham to Whitchurch with tremendous views over Cheshire and beyond.

The original Sandstone Trail officially opened in 1974. It has now been extended, so it now links the towns of Frodsham and Whitchurch. This not only makes it more accessible by public transport, but also means you can enjoy some of the excellent facilities available in each town.

The Trail has been split into three sections of 17km or just over 10 miles, which most people should find an enjoyable days walk. Because the route follows the sandstone ridge, there are few facilities along the Trail - most pubs, cafes and shops are a short distance away. Please check opening times and always take some food and plenty to drink with you.

For more info... CLICK HERE

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COARSE FISHING & SALMON FISHING

Cheshire is blessed with a large amount of excellent fisheries for you to choose from. Within two miles we have the Hampton Fishery - In the heart of the scenic south Cheshire countryside, offers eight attractive spring-fed lakes covering a total of 12 acres of water where the emphasis is placed on offering a mixed bag of fish with the chance to catch carp to over 20lbs. More Info ...

... and just over the county border set deep in the heart of delightful Shropshire countryside just outside the market town of Whitchurch, Chequered Lake is owned and run by angling journalist Andy Nicholson.

The two-acre Chequered Lake is stocked with a mix of fish including common, mirror and a few ghost carp to 30lbs; perch and bream to 3lbs; Old English crucian carp, roach and rudd to 1lb 8oz and some tench to over 7lbs. Despite its size, it has only between 15 and 20 'natural' pegs and offers both traditional coarse fishing as well as fishing for carp using modern techniques.
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If Salmon fishing takes your fancy, the Welsh Dee is under an hour away. It offers superb salmon and grayling fishing as well as sea trout. More Info ...

For a FULL LIST of local fisheries CLICK HERE

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THE SKYDIVING EXPERIENCE

For those of you who like to make your pulse race a little faster, then why not try out sky diving. The Parachute Centre is based at Tilstock Airfield just south of Whitchurch (about 6 miles away).

Skydiving gives you a sensation you cannot explain to those who haven't skydived. You have to experience it to understand.

You can imagine the sensation of sitting on the edge of the aircraft and falling earth bound. You imagine it being similar to driving over the edge on a big dipper or in a fast car over a hump-back bridge and the wierd sensation you get in your get in your stomach. More Info ...

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LOCAL GOLF COURSES

Delamere Forest Golf Club:

Delamere is a natural heath-land course. Certainly, trees are part of the strategy on several holes, but, in general, Delamere Forest provides a glorious backdrop to the panoramic views from the higher parts of the course. www.delameregolf.co.uk - Approximately 14 miles from the Pub

Hill Valley Golf Club, Whitchurch:

Designed by TV golfing stars Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas and created by Albert Minshall in 1975, the 18-hole Emerald and Sapphire golf courses make the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa one of the Top 10 golf venues in the UK. Approximately 5 miles from the Pub

Macdonald Portal Golf Club.

Set in the heart of the rolling Cheshire countryside, the 18-hole Portal and Premier Golf Courses and 9-hole Arderne course have established a world-class championship golf venue.
  A choice of 3 excellent golf courses, the largest indoor golf academy in Europe and one of the best-stocked Pro Shops in the North West make Portal the first choice for your golf event.
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/theportal/golf - Approximately 6 miles from the Pub

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MOTORING

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, 16th-17th July 2010

Taking place in the glorious grounds of Cholmondeley Castle the Pageant combines speed, nerve and flair with exceptional design and engineering. Since 2007 it has been the ambition of the Pageant of Power to showcase the best of historic and contemporary automotive power, whether on Land, Sea or Air. www.cpop.co.uk - Approximately 1 miles from the Pub

Oulton Park:

Built into the natural contours of the Cheshire countryside, Oulton Park's combination of stunning scenery and spectacular racing make it one of the most picturesque and cherished circuits for spectators and competitors alike. www.motorsportvision.co.uk/oulton-park - Approximately 12 miles from the Pub

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HORSERACING

Chester Races:


www.chester-races.co.uk
Approximately 17 miles from the Pub.

Bangor on Dee Racecourse:


www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk
Approximately 14 miles from the Pub.