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...
Anderton Boat Lift
Lift Lane, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW.
Tel: 01606 786 777
The Anderton Boat Lift is a two caisson lift lock near the village of Anderton.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 6 miles (15 mins) to/from Anderton Boat Lift.
Stockley Farm
Stockley Farm, Arley, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6LZ.
Tel: 01565 777 323 | www.stockleyfarm.co.uk
Open year round. Please check their website for specific days.
Stockley Farm Park specialises in 'hands-on' experiences for all the family.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 9 miles (20 mins) to/from Stockley Farm.
Arley Hall & Gardens
Arley, Northwich, CW9 6NA.
Tel: 01565 777 353 | www.arleyhallandgardens.com
Arley Hall and Gardens is a place of enormous character, charm and interest.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 9 miles (20 mins) to/from Arley Hall & Gardens.
Tatton Park
Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN.
Tel: 01625 374 400 | www.tattonpark.org.uk/
Open all year, seasonal restrictions apply. Please check their website.
Tatton Park is one of the north wests most popular heritage attractions with over 100 events annually.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 12 and a half a miles (30 mins) to/from Tatton Park.
Peover Hall Gardens and Park
Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9HW.
Tel: 01565 724 220 | www.hha.org.uk/Property/580/Peover-Hall
Open from May to August. Guided tours available daily.
A Grade 2* listed Elizabethan family house dating from 1585.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 10 miles (25mins) to/from Peover Hall Gardens and Park.
Delamere Forest
Linmere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2JD.
Tel: 01606 882 167 | www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-5K2BU9
Open from 8am to 8pm in the summer and 8am to 5pm in the winter.
Delamere Forest is an oasis in the midst of the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 10 miles (25mins) to/from Delamere Forest.
Go Ape at Delamere Forest
Linmere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2JD.
Tel: 0845 643 9215 | www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6p7amd
Open from February to November.
Go Ape is a tree top adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides 35ft above the ground.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 10 miles (25mins) to/from Go Ape.
Jodrell Bank
The University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL.
Tel: 01477 571 766 | www.jodrellbank.net
Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
At the Discovery Centre you can explore the wonders of the universe and observe the giant Lovell Telescope.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 10 miles (30mins) to/from Jodrell Bank.
Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse
162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AB.
Tel: 01606 271 640 | www.cheshirewestmuseums.org
Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Weaver Hall is full of displays and tales of the history and industry of West Cheshire.
From the Hayhurst Arms - about 5 (15mins) to/from Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse.