Zoo in Liverpool

“A truly beautiful place to visit, lots of space to walk a dog, or play Poo-Sticks! It even has Standing Stones & stunning gates!”

“Great for younger children. Animals are obviously well cared for (although lots of caged birds and ducks some people may not like). Reasonably priced entry with lots of opportunities to pet and feed the animals. 3 members of staff actively stopped to talk to us about the animals they were caring for which was nice. Wide variety of animals including a Barn owl, ferrets, pigs, sheep, goats, alpacas, canaries, donkeys, hens, peacocks and (rescued) parrots. 2 good playgrounds and a small indoor soft play. The food in the cafe was OK. Menu catered well for dietary requirements. No picnics allowed FYI. We were there for 4 hours including food and feeding the lambs so all in all a good day out.”

“Good quality accommodation at a reasonable price. The YHA has a fab recreation room, a communal kitchen, a canteen (serving a 10/10 full English/ continental breakfast) and a onside restaurant. Its also set in the most beautiful grounds around 12-15 minutes drive from Chester.”

“Lovely house,clean & comfortable room,very helpful. Breakfast room very nice as was the breakfast,only took about 10 min's to walk into chester.”

“Can't wait to come back and explore more. We stumbled on it while picking up the cat from the vets. Looks beautiful”

“Amazing place for any age ! Fabulous nature trail with loads of history, lovely little farm with access to the animals. Lots of activity days for the little ones and a lovely chapel where you can purchase refreshments. Highly recommend, perfect for a fun day and picnic too”

“A small car park, leads to a good size park. It is dog friendly. With a lovely climbing frame for children. It has a pretty lake with ducks. A good size walk area for dogs on paths and grass areas. Also seating around and nice grass areas for picnics. Could do with a few more bins. Also a good walkway for cycling around. Saw lots of bikers and dogs while we were there. Will definitely come again.”

“I visited Sick to Death in Chester with my 8-year-old daughter. Although she was a bit scared at first, the exhibition turned out to be very educational and engaging. It’s a unique way to learn about the history of medicine, diseases, and how people used to live and treat illness in the past. The experience is well designed for both kids and adults. The displays are interactive and informative. The entry price is very reasonable – £8 for adults and £4.50 for children. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Chester!”

“Large museum with a wealth of artefacts and displays inside. The grand 19th century building provides an impressive setting for a wide range of exhibits, covering Roman history, local geography, industry, animals and much more besides. The museum incorporates 20 Castle Street, a 17th century house which showcases authentic depictions of rooms from the 17th to early 20th centuries. There's a vintage style tearoom here where you can pick up a hot drink while reading the information sheets provided. The galleries are all well presented, with plenty to read without being overwhelming. Interactive displays add to the appeal to families. The Roman gallery in particular was very nicely put together, with a fine collection of archaeological finds to see. The museum is free to visit, with donations welcomed. Well worth visiting to find out about the city of Chester, and an ideal indoor attraction for a wet day.”

“After a change in management this beautiful little local pub is finally getting the love it deserves. The new food menu is delicious and affordable, I especially love the seasonal pumpkin soup! I can't express how lovely the staffing team are they really show care towards new and old customers. Definitely worth revisiting!”

“Always a great selection of quality meat. Martin is a lovely guy. Won’t buy my meat anywhere else”

“Brilliant value for visiting the Christmas markets in Chester. Room was spotless, breakfast was delicious and service was spot on. A shout out to Anthony who was very friendly and helpful.”

“We LOVE Greenacres. We decided to come see Santa too, the elves were incredibly welcoming, gave us information about the animals and really made the experience special for our son. Santa was THE BEST! He was so engaging and made our little man laugh, had him chatting about toys. 100% the best place we'll always be lifelong visitors of Greenacres. Thanks for making our sons Christmas visit so special!”

“Great playground with water splash area on the river. Picnic tables and benches. Plenty of areas for sun and shade. Good clean toilets. Clever duck feed dispensing machine to feed ducks. Well worth a visit.”

“Very nice little campsite in a beautiful farm! Just few minutes from Chester”

“Basic but nice place to take kids. Has pigs, rabbits, goats and a variety of birds which you can buy feed for. Lovely ice cream at reasonable price. Excellent play area and very safe. Free entry. Definitely recommend a visit for an hour or two.”

“Called in for a coffee whilst out shopping. Staff were lovely, friendly and excellent customer service. Cafe is small and cosy and drinks are good quality, as always from Cafe Nero. Cakes looked delicious, but too full from lunch to try one. Will leave room next time”

“Absolute brilliant spot to stop off at for the night, or however long you’re in Chester for. Even if you’re from Chester and looking for some down time I would highly recommend this place. It’s positioned in the most convenient spot, with a great rooms, a great restaurant and great staff. Me and my partner enjoyed our stay here very much. Thank you guys!”

“We booked a room for 3 adults, then were upgraded to a suite with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and sitting area. Everything was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfortable, and the staff were superb. Much, much more than expected from a service station hotel. Very near to Cheshire Oaks outlet village. We will definitely stay here again.”

“Lovely clean hotel, very comfy beds. Staff really friendly especially Dominic on reception who was friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond in making our break very special. Great location for exploring Chester.”

“Fantastic family and pet park... Great for walking and cycling or just a nice picnic or feeding the ducks. You can then go on the outside gym”

“Had an amazing time at the Oaklands this evening catching up with family members. The food was excellent and the staff were very helpful and polite. Olivia especially went above and beyond to make sure our array of dietary requirements were appropriately catered for! We had a great experience, thank you Oaklands!”

“Kids loved it! We found the outdoors trail path and play area was a nice way to fill some time at the end, as it doesn't take too long to walk around the aquarium. The shark talk was interesting, but some was hard to hear as kids were screaming.”

“Had a great time at Talacres. Beach 10 min walk, nice wee shops and cafe beside beach too. On site facilities were great, kids loved it. Caravan maybe needed a 'little' tlc but was spotless and had all the facilities you needed of a caravan. Great location to explore Wales and we based ourselves at Talacres as its close to Chester Zoo. Overall i would come back again and eould recommend”

“We stayed at the city hotel for 2 nights for my partners birthday weekend away, before we even arrived Sophie was texting us to see if we needed anything and let us know our room was ready, and wow what a room! We stayed in room 6 which has a free standing bath and all the little Luxuries you could need, from coffee pods, tea, fresh milk to shower gels, shampoo and bath salts. The room is well presented and nicely laid out with a very comfy bed and soft furnishings giving that homely luxury feel. Sophie was always on hand only a text away and willing to answer any questions or queries we had, as well as providing our welcome drinks on arrival and making sure our room had extra towels and toiletries on day 2 of our stay. I would HIGHLY recommend the city hotel Chester for a weekend get away and cannot thank Sophie enough for all the effort she puts into looking after her guests.”

“Stayed in Pod Number 2 at Oakwood Farm Chester. Immaculate, spotless, and beautifully presented. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and the hot tub was the absolute highlight! The only minor downside was checkout: listed as 11 am, but we were asked to leave by 10 am with no late checkout option. Other than that, a fantastic stay and would happily return! Definitely recommend :)”

“Nice, spacious and beautiful place which can accommodate 5-6 adults comfortably. Kitchen utensils are relatively new and clean.”

“Follow the trail and the story. Each mermaid is uniquely decorated. Fits in with doing the mural trail as well.”