Location: Ellesmere Port
Top Things to do in Ellesmere Port
10 Things to Do in Ellesmere Port That You Shouldn't Miss
Ellesmere Port (/ˈɛlzmɪər ˈpɔːrt/) is a town and port in Cheshire, England, part of the Cheshire West and Chester local authority. The town had a population of 55,715 in 2011.
Restaurants in Ellesmere Port
1. Chester Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
We're the UK's number one charity zoo, with over 15,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round, full-day visitor attraction for everyone. We're open daily from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Car parking is free and on site. Facilities for disabled visitors, including self-drive electric scooters and wheelchairs.
Reviewed By 90Daisy - Hardington, United Kingdom
Well presented zoo, the animals appear to be contented and happy. Loads of attractions with a new boat trip through the Islands area. Loads of good, interactive fun for children. The food was expensive and unspectacular ie a small punnet of pales fries with runny cheese and peppers £5.95 odd!! A cheese burger £5.50, cold bun and small, skinny burger. Take your own food but otherwise fabulous day out - wear comfy shoes!
2. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Cheshire Oaks is the UK's largest Designer Outlet With a quarter-million square feet of retail space, comprising more than 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafes, Cheshire Oaks isn't merely the UK's largest Designer Outlet. The Designer Outlet has a wide range of stores, offering something to suit every taste. Highlights range from athletic labels, like Nike and Adidas, and high-street favourites, like Marks & Spencer and Next, to a selection of iconic fashion brands, including Burberry, Polo, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss.
Reviewed By jeremy_hartigan - Chester, United Kingdom
Whilst still a very convenient and easily accessible shopping venue , Ellesmere has lost some of its charm
All Saints ,Nicolla Farhri too name but two have all shut up shop in past few months
Whilst this is a personal comment as both were Margaret’s favourites there’s still plenty to entertain but the shine has diminished for us
3. Olde Red Lion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Mike B - Bebington, United Kingdom
After our meal at the Purple Olive went across to this pub. We sat outside in a well presented sitting area. There was two massive umbrella,s and heaters, which make it very comfortable to sit outside. Very much a local pub but provides entertainment every weekend. But inside needs updating, especially the men's toilet. Price of drinks slightly expensive, but not unreasonable, had a good night overall.
4. Eastham Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By TRACY632013 - Belper, United Kingdom
A beautiful sunny day so we decided to visit this park as part of our visit to The Wirral. We called at the Visitor Centre and picked up a couple of leaflets then wandered down to where the ferry used to run. To the left was Liverpool and to the right Chester. We settled my parents by the old ticket office with a coffee then went off to do the Strollers walk in the woods, finding the Bear Pit, the Fountain and the edge of the once grand boating lake. We wandered through huge tall trees, looking at fungi and listening to the birds sing. It was delightful. Take a step back in time and imagine what this park would have once been.
5. Lady Lever Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 723 reviews
The Lady Lever Art Gallery is a real treasure, housing a stunning collection of paintings as well as exquisite furniture, Chinese collections, tapestries, sculpture, Wedgwood and classical antiquities in a beautiful building.There are several rooms, centred around the main hall. The paintings on display include pieces by Reynolds, Gainsborough, Stubbs, Turner, Millais, Rossetti, Holman Hunt and Waterhouse, to name but a few. The gallery also includes a dining room and shop. Admission is free.
Reviewed By Aleinad W - London, United Kingdom
Entry is free, although a £4 donation is recommended. I was surprised to find this gem in a village, and it is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
6. Hayrack Church Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By John D - Liverpool, United Kingdom
I arranged to meet my daughter and her two sons here for a catch up. I hadn't been before, but it was very easy to find.
We adults ordered the food straight away whilst the boys went off to explore.
There's an awful lot of things here in a very small area, but the animals seemed contented and well fed, and the play area appeared safe and in good condition.
Other reviewers have referred to cow(s), but we saw calves, and they weren't that cramped. As well as the expected farm animals, sheep, goats, there were rabbits and even ferrets and others.. These were very tame, liked being cuddled and apparently they will even chase and return a ball.
The food is mainly toasties sandwiches and jacket potatoes with a good range of pies and cakes. They also do an all day breakfast that looked amazing.
This place is unpretentious, it is " as described" in it's advertising and website. We found the staff to be friendly, courteous and helpful
7. Port Sunlight Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 626 reviews
The perfect place to begin your journey exploring this historic garden village. The Museum tells the story of industrialist William Lever and how he created a high quality village to house the workers at his soap factory. The story of the village is told through film shows, artefacts, archive photographs and models. Displays also explore Port Sunlight at War, the events around the first gig The Beatles played with Ringo Starr which happened in the village, and stories behind some of the famous products made here, such as Sunlight & Lifebuoy soap. Entry to the museum also includes access to the Edwardian worker's cottage. This new attraction, next door to the main museum building, has recreated this historic building as it might have looked in 1913.
Reviewed By 2mercury - Formby, United Kingdom
Literally across the road from the Lady Lever Gallery, the Port Sunlight museum tells the fascinating story of the origins of this unique village which Lord Leverhume created for the workers in his nearby soap factory.
There is an excellent cafe serving sandwiches and light lunches.
Whilst it is quite possible to combine this visit with that to the Lady Lever Gallery, it would be an injustice to both venues and our recommendation would be for visits on separate occasions.
8. National Waterways Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 394 reviews
Enjoy a day out by the canal in Cheshire, where time slows down and history comes to life. Designed by the great civil engineer Thomas Telford, the docks at Ellesmere Port were still in use as late as the 1950s. They were a marvellously self-contained world and when you visit the museum today you can still walk around its locks, docks and warehouses and visit its forge, stables and workers cottages. There's so much to explore from the handsome Victorian buildings, which house the museum's fascinating displays, to the locks and moorings, home to colourful historic and visiting narrow boats. With world-class attractions and a year-round events calendar featuring everything from beer festivals to historic boat rallies, there's always a reason to visit.
Reviewed By Janet H - Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
It must be 30 years since we last visited the National Waterways Museum. There have been certainly many changes. We spent a very enjoyable couple of hours going round taking advantage of the excellent audio points situated around the museum. I found the potter's cottages particularly interesting and my partner liked the more technical aspects of canal transport. The staff are lovely and full of enthusiasm. On this occasion we took advantage of the Cheshire Residents Festival Entry but we will certainly return again for some of the special events during the year.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 400 reviews
Chester Cathedral's fantastic Falconry and Nature Gardens links the ancient art of falconry with the cathedral's historic roots and nature conservation in the heart of the city centre, located just off the city walls.
Reviewed By Ray T - Dublin, Ireland
The best fiver I’ve spent in a long time!
Very friendly, knowledgeable guides who bring you up close and personal to some of nature’s most beautiful raptors, and other animals such as ferrets, tortoises and snakes.
The display of the red kite, Harris hawk and barn owl hunting their prey in the Cathedral Gardens was great entertainment, and very educational at the same time.
Terrific value, a memorable afternoon out!
10. Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Kevin H - Mold, United Kingdom
I visited the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre for a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream with my wife and two friends and what an amazing evening we enjoyed.
The atmosphere was brilliant with not a spare seat.
The performance was amazing, the direction superb and it all made for another amazing evening of brilliant entertainment.
There is something magical about the outdoor theatre's lay-out and how close the audience is to the action.
We sat in our pre-booked picnic seats and enjoyed an alfresco dinner, nice wine and good company.
This was our fourth consecutive year of attending this fantastic event and we can't wait for next year!
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