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1.      Bridgemere Garden World

Bridgemere’s phenomenal range of plants makes it one of the most popular destinations in the country for a gardeners’ day out. The display garden, covering 6 acres, is one of its main attractions and an endless source of ideas and inspiration. With many different styles of gardening– you can visit a world of gardens in a day!

www.bridgemere.co.uk

2.      Dagfields Craft Centre

Crafts and antiques in picturesque surroundings. Craft workshops and 5 giant antique emporiums with 150 dealers and animal village.

www.dagfields.co.uk

3.      Crewe Heritage Centre

The centre offers a celebration of Crewe's rail heritage and makes an interesting activity for all. Key features include Model and minature railways as well as visiting main line steam locomotives; Crewe North Junction viewing area. A prototype Advanced Passenger Train, Gas Turbine Locomotive 18000 and original signal boxes can also be explored.

www.creweheritagecentre.co.uk

4.      Dorfold Hall Gardens

Dorfold Hall is a Jacobean country house built in 1616 for Ralph Wilbraham. The hall's 18 acres of gardens reflect four centuries of gardening fashion. Visitors can also enjoy the fine specimen trees, a woodland and stream dell and a rock garden containing rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and acres. 01270 625245

5.      Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum

Early 19th century 'Ranter' Chapel giving a taste of working class religion.  Museum, shop, video, children's costumes and games, refreshments. The museum occupies the former Sunday School room, built in 1914 to the memory of Hugh Bourne.

www.engleseabrook-museum.org.uk/

6.      Hack Green Secret Bunker

One of the nations most secret defense sites. Hack Green has played a central role in the defense of Britain for almost 60 years. As you approach Hack Green over the picturesque farmland and rolling Cheshire countryside, it's hard to imagine a more peaceful location.

www.hackgreen.co.uk

7.      Lakemore Country Park

Lakemore Country Park is located in the heart of Cheshire's tranquil countryside. Covering over 36 acres in total with over ten acres divided up into five landscaped lakes and nature trails. Visit the Rare Breeds farm and see the llamas, miniature donkeys, rare breed pigs, goats  and many more. There is also a pets corner. The park has both indoor and outdoor children's play areas and a themed Crazy Golf course.

www.lakemorefarm.co.uk

8.      Nantwich Tourist Information Centre (in the Civic Hall)

Where knowledgeable, helpful staff will be happy to deal with any enquiries and provide friendly advice, information and a booking service for places to visit, events, quality assured accommodation and local transport in and around the South Cheshire area.

nantwichtic@cheshireeast.gov.uk

9.      Lyceum Theatre

Crewe's Lyceum Theatre, built in 1911 is steeped in history.  During 1994 this Grade II Listed building was substantially refurbished and today provides a wonderful venue for an action packed theatre programme, with the original Edwardian interior. 

www.lyceumtheatre.net

10. Nantwich Museum

The museum tells the story of Nantwich's long and fascinating history from Roman times onwards, featuring the Great Fire of Nantwich and the Civil War battle of Nantwich. Local history exhibition and temporary monthly exhibitions.

www.nantwichmuseum.org.uk

11. Nantwich Players Theatre

The award-winning Nantwich Players have been entertaining audiences since 1931 and produce several annual productions.

www.nantwichplayers.com

12. Parish Church of St Mary

13th century building known as the 'Cathedral of South Cheshire'. Fine architectural features including modern needlework, glass and medieval wood carvings. In addition, there is a 14th century chancel, stone pulpit, bread oven, breathtaking Jubilee Curtain, kneelers, beautifully-carved misericords and canopies. Guided tours by arrangement.

www.stmarysnantwich.org.uk

13. Reaseheath Maize Maze

Reaseheath College have been since staging themed maize mazes since the 1999, Pirate Galleon maze.  The early mazes were the first in Cheshire to be designed by Adrian Fisher, a world renowned maze expert.  Since 2002 the mazes have been designed by Reaseheath staff. The theme for the 2009 maze was Witches and Wizards.

www.reaseheath.ac.uk

14. Snugbury’s Jersey Ice Cream Farm

Back in 1986, we started making ice cream here in our farmhouse kitchen for family and friends. This proved so successful that we decided to make our unique Jersey ice cream on a commercial basis. Now over 100,000 people visit our Snugburys shop each year to eat Big Snugbury cones or to take some ice cream home with them. Our ice cream is made with a total commitment to quality and a genuine love for what we do.

www.snugburys.co.uk

15. Stapeley WaterGardens & Palms Tropical Oasis

You’ll find more than just moisture-loving plants to whet your appetite at Stapeley Water Gardens! Delve into a tropical paradise at the Palms Tropical Oasis, home to a myriad of dazzling and exotic plants, over 100 species of wildlife and all year round tropical temperatures. A Great Day Out for all the family!

www.stapeleywg.com

16. The Chase

Ten arts, crafts and gift businesses under one roof, off the A51 between Tarporley and Nantwich. The Chase offers you unique shopping experiences, day outs and attractions set in the heart of picturesque rural Cheshire, just 15 minutes north of Nantwich.  01270 528449

17. The Firs Pottery

Come and design, make and glaze your own pot in our workshops held for individual groups, beginners or advanced. Spend the whole day working with clay under the expert guidance of Joy and Ken; hand building and/or wheel work (we do the firing).  Corporate team building sessions available by arrangement. Our own pottery shop contains pots that we have created ourselves and are available for sale.

www.firspottery.co.uk

18. Cholmondley Castle

Extensive ornamental gardens dominated by romantic Gothic Castle, built in 1801 of local sandstone. Beautiful Temple Water Garden, rose garden and many mixed borders. Lakeside picnic area, children's play area, rare breeds or farm animals, including Llamas. Ancient private chapel in the park. Gift shop and tea room. Plants for sale.  The castle is not open to the members of the public except to groups by special prior arrangement only.

www.cholmondeleycastle.com