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Roman Chester Amphitheatre and Agricola Tower - Roman Chester dates from AD79 and a visit to the Roman Amphitheate - the largest in Britain is an unmissable experience. Visit the 12th Century tower and chapel, the wall paintings dating from AD1220. Walk the Roman Walls that surround the city making Chester one of the finest strategic outposts of the Roman Empire. Treasures from the period are on display at the Grosvenor Museum, regular guided tours take place through out the city.
Roman Chester Amphitheatre and Agricola Tower
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park - From the craggy summit of Beeston Castle 'The Castle of the Rock' you can see eight counties on a clear day. Enjoy the spectacular view from the Welsh mountains to the Pennines. Visit 40 acres of Woodland Park and trails and then steep yourself in 4000 years of history as described in the exhibition, shop and visitor centre.
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas Cheshire - Cholmondely Castle, home to the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, is a romantic early 19th century castle standing in outstandingly beautiful gardens and parkland.
Open from Sunday 3rd of April until Thursday 29th September, the castle offers numerous visitor attractions: Gardens, gift shop, plants from the nursery, nature trail, farm animals and aviary. Visit the Cholmondely Castle website for details of special events.
Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas Cheshire
Erdig - An 18th century country house, property of the National Trust, Erdig offers a unique collection of memorabilia spanning 250 years of upstairs - downstairs life. Formal gardens and romantic landscape park surround this exceptional house. Attractions include the smithy, stables, joiners shop, sawmill, gift shop plant shop. Cafe.
Erdig
Llangollen and the River Dee Valley - Llangollen lies in the heart of North Wales, a natural attraction of mountains and white water rivers with more sun than Cornwall and less rainfall than the lake district! It is an area of natural beauty steeped in tradition and Arthurian legend. Home to the world famous Eisteddfod, Llangollen hosts the a music festival of international importance.
Llangollen and the River Dee Valley