Alvaston Hall & Cheshire

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Alvaston Hall & Cheshire Discover our hotel and the outdoors Place to visit Situated right next to Nantwich, Alvaston Hall is the perfect base for exploring the town’s famous architecture, but our neighbouring towns and cities are all worth a visit in their own right. Famous for its independent retailers and restaurants, there are a number of unique places to visit in Cheshire and we’ve picked out a few of our favourites for you.

Things to do Our team have selected just a few of our local ‘hidden gems’, the things to do in Cheshire that might not be immediately obvious when consulting the guidebooks. From locally sourced ice cream to a family-run farm, this is the secret side of Cheshire, so why not book your stay at Alvaston Hall, come on in and enjoy some of the area’s best-kept secrets, chosen by those who know it best? Keep an eye out for our ‘Warner Recommends’ banner – that means our team are agreed that it’s a must-see destination.

We’ve partnered with ViewRanger to POSTCODE & OPENING PARKING create walking routes for all levels of DIRECTIONS HOURS CHARGES ability – tap here for more info.

Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors THE BEST OF OUR GROUNDS AND GARDENS A cursory look at our grounds will reveal pristine flowerbeds, easy walking routes and a gently trickling stream. But look a little closer and you’ll find some hidden treasures – we asked our team to pick three of the best for you:

Golf course Having opened for the first time in 1989, Alvaston Hall Golf Club has matured well over the years with plenty of challenges at every nook and cranny to provide any golfer with a sound and thorough test of their game.

War memorial Dedicated to six brave bomb disposal engineers who sadly lost their lives in 1940. An enemy bomber jettisoned his load over Nantwich, and after successfully defusing two of the bombs with just pliers and screwdrivers the third exploded prematurely. Lest we forget.

Secret garden and wildlife meadow Our gardens are home to many a hidden treasure but if we had to pick one, we’d pick our secret garden. It’s so peaceful you’d never believe a bustling hotel was just metres away, perfect for a quiet day spent watching the world go by.

Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors TOWNS AND CITIES With Nantwich on our doorstep, and Chester not far away, there are plenty of places of historical interest, architectural beauty, and of course some excellent retail therapy to choose from. Nantwich Nantwich is famous for its high concentration of Tudor and Georgian architecture (as well as hosting the annual International Cheese Awards), and also boasts a plethora of jewellery boutiques, antique dealerships and craft stores.

CW5 5DG Pay & Display 6-minute drive readily available

Chester City The Chester city walls have stood since medieval times, and still form an almost complete circle around the city. Venture within and you’ll find cobbled streets, a Roman Amphitheatre, 1000-year-old cathedral, and of course the world-famous Chester Rows for shopping, dining and drinking.

CH3 5QD Pay & Display 33-minute drive readily available

Warrington Warrington’s busy town centre is packed with shops and restaurants, while Warrington Market is home to over 50 independent traders selling food, jewellery, clothes, Fairtrade products and even musical instruments.

WA1 2TA Pay & Display 46-minute drive readily available

Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors OPEN SPACES

There’s nothing like spending the day in the great outdoors, and we’re lucky enough to have some of the country’s best open spaces dotted around Alvaston Hall.

Queens Park A National Heritage site, Queens Park is a Warner Recommends wide-open green space with an ornamental lake in the centre. With a man-made waterfall, gentle fountains, stone statues and a Victorian clock tower, this easy-to-get-to parkland is perfect for a quiet summer’s day.

CW2 7JS Free parking 10-minute drive available

Trentham Gardens Stretching across 725 acres (as big as Monaco), Trentham Gardens features a floral labyrinth, award-winning Italian gardens, natural grasslands, Trentham lake (one mile long and designed by Capability Brown) and the ruins of the old Trentham Hall.

ST4 8JG 8am – 4pm Free parking 30-minute drive

Tatton Park Bigger than New York’s Central Park, Tatton Park boasts 50 acres of landscaped gardens, 1,000 acres of flat parkland where red and fallow deer roam, woodland areas and meres, all in the shadow of the Mansion, open to visitors Wed – Sun.

WA16 6QN 10am – 6pm £7 per car 40-minute drive Entry up to £8pp

Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors LOCAL FLAVOUR

We asked our team to recommend some of Cheshire’s hidden gems and they didn’t disappoint. Below you’ll find antiques, animals, a boat lift, and some of the tastiest ice cream around.

Anderton Boat Lift One of only two working boat lifts in the UK (and a lot closer to Alvaston than Falkirk), the Cathedral of the Canals won ‘experience of the year’ in 2019, with its accompanying visitors centre and coffee shop situated right next to the Anderton Nature Park.

CW9 6FW 35-minute drive

Dagfields Crafts & Antiques The largest crafts and antiques centre in the North West, Dagfields is home to over 250 dealers and 25 craft workshops. Homemade food is served in the tea rooms and restaurant, so you could spend the whole day here (although even then you might not make it round every shop).

CW5 7LG 10am – 5pm Free parking 15-minute drive

Cotebrook Shire Horses Between 20 and 30 horses inhabit Cotebrook at any given time, and form the centrepiece of a truly unique day out. Learn all about the history of Shires from Alistair and Janet King, who together have been breeding champion horses for over 50 years.

CW6 9DP 10am – 5pm Free parking 22-minute drive

Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors Arley Hall Created over the course of 250 years, the gardens at Arley Hall feature a daffodil and wild flower meadow, walled garden, lime avenue, scented garden, and of course the stately home itself, with a grand staircase, intricate stained glass windows and grand hall.

CW9 6NA Opening times £2 parking 45-minute drive restricted during winter – please visit their website for details

Snugburys Warner Recommends Started by parents Chris and Cheryl, and now run by their three daughters Hannah, Kitty, and Cleo, Snugburys ice cream has become a local icon. They offer almost 40 flavours, with a dedicated on-site kitchen making fresh ingredients for that unique Snugburys flavour.

CW5 6BU 10am – 6pm Free parking 10-minute drive Drive-thru option

Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors GRAB & GO

Heading out for a busy day sightseeing and want to grab a bite to eat on the go? We’ve got you covered. As well as our packed lunch (perfect for taking with you for a full day out), we also offer a range of grab-and-go options, including:

SANDWICHES AND BAGUETTES (all served with pickled vegetables on white or brown bloomer, gluten-free bread available on request)

BEETROOT WRAPS (all served with pickled vegetables) Chickpea, avocado, red onion, carrot, mayonnaise & spinach (VE) 7.25 Tuna with cheese, spring onion, celery & paprika mayonnaise 7.50

PLOUGHMAN’S PLATTER Hand-carved meats with sliced pickled onion, golden beetroot piccalilli, Red Leicester cheese, apple, boiled egg, mini pork pie 14.00 for two | 8.50 for one

CREAM TEA FOR TWO Fruit or plain scones, clotted cream, butter, preserves and a choice of tea or coffee 10.95

And if you’re a bit like us and struggle to function without your morning cuppa, we’ve got grab-and-go hot drinks too!

Visit our coffee shop or café during opening hours to order yours

Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors VIEWRANGER AT ALVASTON HALL

What is ViewRanger? ViewRanger is one of the world’s leading digital walking guides, available for all Apple and Android devices, that lets you explore local areas and walking routes like never before. We’ve joined forces to provide a few routes around our hotels and villages for all levels of fitness. With ViewRanger you can follow the map with or without a data connection, with viewpoints, interesting attractions and helpful advice along the way.

How do I download ViewRanger? It couldn’t be simpler!

1 Go to your phone or tablet’s app store

Search for “ViewRanger” and download “ViewRanger – Hiking 2 Trails & Bike Rides” by Augmentra

Use the below web address or scan the QR code and it’ll open up with 3 our selection of walks for Alvaston Hall (it’s up to you whether to create an account, although we do recommend it).

How do I get walking? Simply tap the signpost button in the top left corner of the app and select your chosen route. You can do this from the starting point or back at the hotel, and you can even download the route so there’s no need to use up your data allowance while you’re wandering.

All of the walks are self-guided so that you can do them at a time and pace that suits you. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy this walk: • Check the weather and be prepared with wet weather gear, or a coat, hat and maybe sunscreen when necessary • Wear sensible shoes or walking boots, most of our walks are on well-worn paths, tracks, trails or woodland and pastoral land. There might be some muddy areas, gates or stiles to cross • Pack a bottle of water, not all walks have a café or pub en-route • Capture the beautiful countryside with your camera • Take your mobile phone just in case of emergency

www.alvastonhall.co.uk/walks

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Alvaston Hall & Cheshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors