Local attractions
There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us. Here are a few ideas to get you started...
Bridgemere Garden Centre
Nr Nantwich, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7QB.
Tel: 01270 521 100 | Bridgemere Garden Centre website
Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sunday 9am - 6pm; Fri and Sat 8am - 6pm.
Britains' largest and most spectacular garden centre
From the Combermere - about 9 miles to/from Bridgemere Garden Centre.
Dagfields Antiques Centre
Walgherton, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7LG.
Tel: 01270 841 336 | www.dagfields.co.uk
Open from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
Crafts and antiques centre
From the Combermere - about 7.5 miles to/from Dagfields Antiques Centre.
Cholmondeley Castle and gardens
Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH.
Tel: 01829 720 383 | www.cholmondeleycastle.com
Open Wed, Thurs, Sun from 9am to 5pm and Fri from 9am to 4pm.
A fairy-tale castle with beautiful gardens. Also hosts the Cholmondely Pageant of Power motor festival in mid-June
From the Combermere - about 9.5 miles to/from Cholmondeley Castle and gardens.
Snugburys' ice cream
Park Farm, Hureston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6BU.
Tel: 01270 624 830 | www.snugburys.co.uk
Open Seven days a week from 9.30am to 5pm.
Ice cream shop and visitor centre
From the Combermere - about 10 miles to/from Snugburys' ice cream.
Cheshire Farm ice cream
Drumlan Hall Farm, Newton lane, Tattenhall, CH3 9NE.
Tel: 01829 770 446 | www.cheshirefarmicecream.co.uk
Open 7 days a week, from 10am to 5.30pm.
Ice cream shop and visitor centre
From the Combermere - about 18 miles to/from Cheshire Farm ice cream.
Secret Bunker
Tel: 01270 629 219 | www.hackgreen.co.uk
Open 7 days a week from the 20th of March until the 3rd of November. From 10.30am to 5.30pm..
A vast underground nuclear bunker with 30,000 sq feet of space and some fascinating cold war artifacts.
From the Combermere - about to/from Secret Bunker.
West Midlands Shooting Ground
Hodnet, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3LH.
Tel: 01939 200 344 | www.wmsg.co.uk
Open Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 5.00pm.
Clay pigeon shooting
From the Combermere - about 15 miles to/from West Midlands Shooting Ground.
Alton Towers
Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB.
Tel: 08712 223 330 | www.altontowers.com
Open 10am to 6pm from 1st April to 10th November.
Huge theme park
From the Combermere - about 35 miles to/from Alton Towers.
The Firs Pottery workshop
Sheppenahall lane, Aston, Nantwich, CW5 8DE.
Tel: 01270 780 345 | www.firspottery.co.uk
Open 10am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Learn to throw pots
From the Combermere - about 3 miles to/from The Firs Pottery workshop.
Funzone Childrens Play Centre
Waymills Industrial Estate, Whitchurch, SY13 1TT.
Tel: 01948 661 893 | www.funzonewhitchurch.co.uk
Open from 9.30am-6pm Monday to Thursday and from 10am to 6.30pm Friday to Sunday.
Children's indoor play and party centre - just the ticket for rainly school holidays.
From the Combermere - about 4 miles to/from Funzone Childrens Play Centre.
The Parachute Centre
The Parachute Centre, Tilstock Airfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2HA.
Tel: 01948 841 111 | www.theparachutecentre.com
Open .
Learn to parachute, if you dare.
From the Combermere - about 7 miles to/from The Parachute Centre.
Cheerbrook Farm shop
Newcastle Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW57EL.
Tel: 01270 666 431 | www.cheerbrook.co.uk
Open from 9am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturday.
Locally produced meats, cheese and vegetables, with a busy café
From the Combermere - about 9.5 miles to/from Cheerbrook Farm shop.
Pritchards dance school
School House, Burleydam, Nr Whitchurch, SY134AW.
Tel: 01948 871 304 | dancepdf.co.uk
Please visit their website for opening times.
Just next door to the pub - their son and his dance partner were very successful in Britains Got Talent
From the Combermere - about 0.1 miles to/from Pritchards dance school.
Brown Moss nature reserve
Nature reserve/ walk around a lake with lots of wild fowl.
From the Combermere - about 5 miles to/from Brown Moss nature reserve.
Wollerton Old Hall gardens
Wollerton, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NA.
Tel: 01630 685 760 | www.wollertonoldhallgarden.com
Please visit their website for opening times.
Famous gardens open to the public.
From the Combermere - about 16 miles to/from Wollerton Old Hall gardens.
Nantwich Brine Pool
Wall Lane, Nantwich, CW5 5LS.
Tel: 01270 685 590 | www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
A salt-water open-air swimming pool - one of the last brine poools in the country
From the Combermere - about 7.5 miles to/from Nantwich Brine Pool.
Nantwich Riverside loop walk
Nantwich town centre.
A pleasant hour-long river walk from the centre of Nantwich.
From the Combermere - about 7.5 miles to/from Nantwich Riverside loop walk.
Nantwich Farmers Market
Nantwich town centre.
Open last Saturday of every month (except December).
A food-led market with some excellent stalls.
From the Combermere - about 7.5 miles to/from Nantwich Farmers Market.
Hawkestone Park hotel and Follies
Weston-Under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UY.
Tel: 01948 841 700 | www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk
Please visit their website for opening times.
A Victorian attraction: a 4 hour walk along a trail with grottos, tunnels, follies and wonderful views
From the Combermere - about 12.5 miles to/from Hawkestone Park hotel and Follies.
Hill Valley Golf Course
Tarporley Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY14 4HA.
Tel: 08448 799 049 | www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/Hill_Valley
Please visit their website for opening times.
Well-remowned golf course and spa.
From the Combermere - about 5 miles to/from Hill Valley Golf Course.
Sandstone Trail
Cheshire
Long distance walk along Cheshire's sandstone ridge.
From the Combermere - about to/from Sandstone Trail.
Mickley Hall Clay pigeon shooting ground
Mickley, Nantwhich, Cheshire.
Tel: 07766 252 438 | www.mickleyhall.com
Clay pigeon shooting
From the Combermere - about 4.5 miles to/from Mickley Hall Clay pigeon shooting ground.