Mollington Banastre Hotel

Tourist Attractions near Chester

Below is a list of the most popular tourist attractions near to the Mollington Banastre Hotel near Chester.

Chester

Chester city centre has a number of things to see and do to keep everyone busy. If you fancy browsing the high street stores the excellent shopping facilities offer something for everyone. Enjoy a relaxing meal or drink, take a walk and explore the fantastic eye-catching scenery. One of the most impressive attractions is the Rows, two-tier shopping galleries which date from the Middle Ages.

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Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral plays a key role for the Christian community across Chester, the Wirral and Cheshire. It has a rich and fascinating heritage and is a centre of excellence in Church Music. Open for visitors, features include a 17th century tapestry depicting a scene from Acts, heraldic paintings on the north wall representing the arms of the Earls of Chester.

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Distance to Mollington Banastre Hotel: 2.2 miles

Grosvenor Museum

The Grosvenor Museum is Chester's biggest collection of local and international history and houses 2000 years of life spread over three floors. Within a 19th century building, the Grosvenor Museum has an impressive collection of Roman tombstones, along with fascinating displays that build a picture of Roman Chester.

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Distance to Mollington Banastre Hotel: 2.7 miles

Chester Racecourse

A large 65 acre racecourse on the banks of the River Dee, Chester Racecourse is also known as The Roodee and sees many large race meetings throughout the year. With races held since 1539 Chester Racecourse has a rich history and the mile-long course is a must for enthusiasts and novices alike to watch many famous races.

Join us for pre race dining Champagne Breakfasts/Lunch and After Races Dinner. Helicopter transport to the races available; call the hotel for details. 2010 race dates includes;

• Saturday 22nd May
• Saturday 26th June
• Friday 9th July (eve)
• Saturday 10th July
• Saturday 21st August
• Friday 10th September
• Saturday 11th September
• Saturday 25th September

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Distance to Mollington Banastre Hotel: 2.9 miles

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is the UK's number one zoo. Open all year round it offers a fun and stimulating day out for all ages and sees over one million visitors every year. As well as over 7000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet, the 110-acre grounds feature award-winning gardens.

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Distance to Mollington Banastre Hotel: 3 miles

Blue Planet Aquarium

A visit to the Blue Planet Aquarium is a voyage of discovery that will provide amusement and entertainment for all ages. Home to around 20 different species of sharks, you can enjoy the views safely from a seat in the Aquatheatre. Although the sharks are a big attraction, there is a whole host of other marine life at Blue Planet. Over 450 species will captivate you such as the comical Clown Fish, menacing Piranhas or the and even have a collection of tropical brightly coloured poison dart frogs!

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Distance to Mollington Banastre Hotel: 5.3 miles

Tatton Park

A day at Tatton Park has much to offer. Its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with lakes, tree-lined avenues and herds of red and fallow deer. Award-winning gardens, a working farm, speciality shops and a superb programme of special events complete the picture.

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Distance to Mollington Banastre Hotel: 29 miles