Attractions in Padeswood & Things to Do in Padeswood
(and nearby)

Greenacres Animal Park (4 Miles)*
Set in 80 acres of Welsh Borderland, the Animal Park creates a friendly, relaxing atmosphere for the whole family
Cheshire Military Museum (8 Miles)*
An interesting, innovative and attractive museum in a Grade I Listed Building on the very edge of the Castle in Chester. It is always developing new ideas to interpret the stories of the men of four famous regiments connected with Cheshire.
Chester Racecourse (8 Miles)*
Tudor Kings and Queens ruled England when horse racing began on The Roodee. There is no more historic racecourse in the land.
Chester Cathedral (8 Miles)*
The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Chester is a living symbol of continuous progress combined with constancy of purpose.
Erddig Hall, Gardens & Country Park (9 Miles)*
Erddig is a very special place. It is a unique family home that has captured the way of life of a bustling household community during the early years of this century.
Chester Zoo (10 Miles)*
Visit world famous Chester Zoo A wild day out for all!
Blue Planet Aquarium (11 Miles)*
There's a world of underwater adventure just waiting to be discovered at the Blue Planet Aquarium.

Valle Crucis Abbey (11 Miles)*
The evocative ruins of Valle Crucis lie in green fields beneath Llangollen's steep-sided mountains. In medieval times, this was a remote spot (ideal for the austere Cistercian monks, who deliberately sought out wild and lonely places).
Llangollen Motor Museum (12 Miles)*
See the cars that Grandad used to drive.
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse (12 Miles)*
There's a warm welcome at Bangor-on-Dee Races throughout the year. Set in glorious countryside beside the River Dee this perfect country course provides exciting racing with top trainers and jockeys at every meeting.
Llangollen Railway (12 Miles)*
Part of the Ruabon to Barmouth line, the Railway closed to passenger traffic in 1965, and to goods in 1968. The track and signalling were removed the following month, and for seven years the buildings and trackbed were left at the mercy of nature.
Boat Museum (13 Miles)*
With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in a fine collection of Victorian buildings, the National Waterways Museum is a great day out whatever the weather.
Denbigh Castle (14 Miles)*
The striking ruins of Denbigh Castle, crowning a steep hill above the town, enjoy commanding views of the pastoral Vale of Clwyd and the round backed hills of the Clwydian Range.
Chirk Castle (14 Miles)*
Few places welcome visitors with a "bloody" hand, but the Myddelton family coat-of-arms above the elaborate gates does indeed incorporate just such a symbol.
Lady Lever Art Gallery (14 Miles)*
The Lady Lever Gallery is the jewel in the crown of the garden village of Port Sunlight, housing the magnificent personal collection of the first Lord Leverhulme.
Speke Hall (15 Miles)*
This romantic black-and-white timbered Tudor mansion captures the very best of "olde England", yet it finds itself on the edge of a modern industrial estate close to Liverpool.
Beeston Castle (16 Miles)*
Sitting on a sandstone escarpment 500 feet above the Cheshire Plain, Beeston Castle has stunning views as far as the Welsh Mountains and the Pennines on a clear day.
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (16 Miles)*
Cholmondeley Castle Garden is said by many to be among the most romantically beautiful gardens they have ever seen.
Tate Liverpool (16 Miles)*
Tate Liverpool is one of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art outside London and is housed in a beautiful converted warehouse in the historic Albert Dock.
Rug Chapel and Llangar Church (17 Miles)*
These delightful religious sites are located close together in beautiful countryside just west of Corwen. Rug is a rare example of a little-altered private 17th century chapel. Llangar Church is even older than Rug.
Sudley House (17 Miles)*
Sudley House is a hidden gem of the art world, nestled in the leafy suburb of Mossley Hill in South Liverpool.
Merseyside Maritime Museum (17 Miles)*
Set sail and drop anchor for a fun day out at Merseyside Maritime Museum! You'll find out about the companies, people and ships connected to this great port.
Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered (17 Miles)*
Enter an unseen world of smuggling, intrigue and detection where things are not always what they seem.
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (17 Miles)*
The foundation stone of this majestic building was laid by King Edward VII in 1904 and Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebration to mark its completion on 25th October 1978.Even through two World Wars, work of construction never ceased.
International Slavery Museum (17 Miles)*
The International Slavery Museum is a new and exciting contribution to the historic city of Liverpool. The museum explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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