Warner Hotels in Northwest England

35 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CW9 6FW

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.

45 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CW9 6NA

Created over 250 years ago, the gardens at Arley Hall feature a daffodil and wildflower 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.

33 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CH3 5QD

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, a 1000-year-old cathedral, and of course the world-famous Chester Rows for shopping, dining and drinking.

22 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CW6 9DP

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.

15 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CW5 7LG

The largest crafts and antiques centre in the North West, Dagsfield 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 around every shop).

1h 10 min drive from Alvaston Hall, WA1 2TA

Visit the birthplace of The Beatles, home of the Cavern Club, Albert Docks, historic architecture and the famous “Ferry ‘cross the Mersey”.

6 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CW5 5DG

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.

10 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CW2 7SJ

A National Heritage site, Queens Park is a 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 day.

10 min drive from Alvaston Hall, CW5 6BU

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.

40 min drive from Alvaston Hall, WA16 6QN

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.

30 min drive from Alvaston Hall, ST4 8JG

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.

46 min drive from Alvaston Hall, WA1 2TA

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.