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Beeston Castle

Beeston
Ruined medieval fortress with spectacular views. Great for exploring and picnics. Steep uphill walk. Free kids activity sheet. Special events.
01829 260464 (general enquiries)
0870 333 1181 (events)
www.english-heritage.org.uk/northwest

  

Clwedog Valley & Trail

Wrexham
Walking trail & picnic spots. Nant Mill Visitor Centre and Minera lead mines. Giant reconstruction of a mole tunnel, complete with worms! Children's play area, easily accessible stream and picnic site.
 mineraleadmines@wrexham.gov.uk
countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk

Delamere Forest Park

Delamere
Extensive woods with walking trails, picnic spots, lakes. Seasonal events  inc. Xmas tree sales & Santa's grotto.
01606 889792
www.forestry.gov.uk/
northwestengland 

Formby Point

Formby
Formby beach, dunes, red squirrels, woodland walks, natterjack toads
01704 878591
 formby@nationaltrust.org.uk
 www.nationaltrusst.org.uk

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park

Greenfield near Holywell
Country park with easy walks round woods and millponds. Abbey ruins. Picnic areas. Also Heritage Park Farm Museum with animals to touch, adventure playground, shop and cafe.
01352 714172
www.flintshire.gov.uk

Ness Botanic Gardens

Ness
Botanical garden noted for all season colour & striking rhododendrons. Visitor centre, exhibitions, events and children's play area. Picnics.
0151 353 0123
nessgds@liv.ac.uk
 www.nessgardens.org.uk

Rivacre Valley Country Park

Ellesmere Port
Woodlands with wild flowers & bluebells in spring. Brook with kingfishers. Picnic in meadow. Visitor centre. Special events.
0151 357 1991
rivacre@cheshire.gov.uk
 www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside

Shakerley Mere

Shakerely
Lake with good even path suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Picnic areas. Day fishing permits.
01270 764773
molyneuxj@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/

Timbersbrook Picnic Area

Congleton
Wooded and open grassy areas on site of a former dyeing and bleaching works. Mill pool. Nearby steep climb to the top of The Cloud for views over the Cheshire plain and back towards Bosley Minn.
01260 297237
astbury@cheshire.gov.uk
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/

Wirral Country Park

Thurstaston
Country & coastal walks, cycle rides, bird watching, nature trail. Beach. Visitor Centre with nature info. Family activities, picnic and BBQ sites. Cafe.
0151 648 4371
www.wirral.gov.uk/er


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