The ancient city of Chester is less than 10 miles away from Northop Hall Hotel. It is a hotbed for UK and European tourism with over 47million visitors in 2016 and hosts a number of top restaurants and bars and the famous 700 year old shopping row, a most unique shopping experience.

Just a two minute journey from the centre and hosts a number of meetings between May and September attracting over 300,000 keen race goers each year who flood into the centre of Chester to enjoy the thriving nightlife afterwards.

A 20 minute drive from the hotel, Cheshire Oaks is the UK’s largest and one of Europe’s largest retail outlets with over 140 big name brands, attracting over 7 million visitors annually. You can literally shop till you drop!

With over 11,000 animals this is the UK’s largest and most popular zoo and is ranked as one of the UK’s top ten attractions in numerous guides and publications and it lies just 10 miles and a 20 minute car journey away from Northop Hall.

Over the road from the UK’s largest designer outlet Cheshire Oaks, this popular aquarium holds the largest collection of sharks in Europe and its Shark Dive Experience has been won the Best Tourism Experience in Chester and Cheshire.

Less than an hours drive away lies the home of the largest mountain in England and Wales and the home of hundreds of family activities from walking to climbing to abseiling inside a cave!

Follow in the footsteps of the Roman Soldier patrols and walk around the most complete city walls to still exist in the UK dating back almost 2000 years.

Using authentic clothing and equipment, the soldiers brave any climate to bring you an informative, educational and interactive experience suitable for any group or age range, taking you on an unforgettable tour of the city.

Flintshire Castles – Visit the ruins of Flint, Ewloe and Caergwrle Castles all within walking distance of Northop Hall.

Much more than meets the eye with informative guides on hand to explain the history behind the 600 year old Cathedral and a Falconry centre within the gardens presenting magnificent aerial displays; this should be on every visitor to do list.