Family Fun in Delamere

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Family Fun in Delamere

Here's our recommended must-do's for a visit to this area of Cheshire for a weekend break.

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Key Itinerary Information

Duration:
48 Hours

Itinerary

Schedule

Day 1
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Delamere Forest

Go on a Woodand Adventure. Delamere Forest is Cheshire’s largest woodland area and the perfect place for family adventures and picnics. Take a trip to the Visitor Centre where you can pick up trail maps, hire bikes for an exciting family adventure, or just explore the forest on your own.

There’s plenty of wildlife to be found including the greater spotted woodpecker, small tortoiseshell butterfly and southern hawker dragonfly, so why not bring some binoculars and see what you can spot.

Day 1
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Go Ape Delamere

If you’re feeling adventurous then bring out your inner ape at Go Ape! A high wire adventure with rope ladders, Tarzan Swing into a giant rope net, zip wires, rope bridges and much more in the heart of the forest. A high wire adventure takes approximately 3 hours. Age and height restrictions apply, booking is advisable.

Day 1
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Blakemere Village

Have fun at Blakemere. Head 10 minutes down the road from Delamere Forest and you’ll find Blakemere Village, with an indoor play barn, outdoor adventure play park, Bird of Prey flying displays and Segways as well as craft shops and craft activities, plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Stay right in the heart of the forest in one of the beautiful new forest holidays lodges, the perfect place for a back-to-nature family break,

Day 2
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Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre

Built in 1875 the Anderton Boat Lift’s purpose was to transport working craft between the Weaver Navigation and Trent & Mersey Canal 50 feet above. Today the Anderton Boat Lift still operates so step aboard the Edwin Clark trip boat for a river trip and journey through the lift. The operations centre houses an interactive exhibition, gift shop and refreshment area, so there’s plenty to see and do.

Day 2
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Beeston Castle

Standing majestically on a sheer rocky crag, Beeston Castle offers perhaps the most stunning views of any castle in England. Discover 4,000 years of history, and explore over 40 acres of woodland walks. Perfect for a family day out!

Day 2
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The Ice Cream Farm

Choose from over 30 award winning and irresistible real dairy ice creams and sorbets made in Cheshire. Visit animal corner, watch the cows being milked and visit the café and gift shop. For the younger ones there’s ‘Crazy Daisy’s amazing adventure Indoor Play Barn and outdoor play area.

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