Top Things to do in Cheshire
Top Hotels in Cheshire
- 1. Croft Corner Guest House
- 2. Hotel Indigo Chester, an IHG Hotel
- 3. The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Chester Grosvenor
- 5. The Mere Golf Resort and Spa
- 6. Carden Park Hotel
- 7. Leonardo Hotel Chester
- 8. DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
- 9. The Park Royal Hotel & Spa
- 10. Alderley Edge Hotel Bar and Restaurant
The 10 Best History Museums in Cheshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Cheshire, United Kingdom including Museum of Policing in Cheshire, Nantwich Museum, West Park Museum, Chester History & Heritage, Quarry Bank Mill & Chapel Woods, Chester: A Life Story, Grosvenor Museum, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Dewa Roman Experience, Within These Walls.
Restaurants in Cheshire
1. Museum of Policing in Cheshire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Housed in the Victorian cells in Warrington Police Station the Museum of Policing in Cheshire preserves and displays artefacts spanning the history of policing in the County since the Force was founded in 1838
2. Nantwich Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Welcome to Nantwich Museum. The fascinating history of one of Cheshire's most attractive and historic towns is brought to life by Nantwich Museum, founded in January 1980. Located in Pillory Street, at the heart of the town, the museum has main galleries telling the story of Nantwich through the ages - Roman salt making, Tudor Nantwich's Great Fire, the Civil War Battle of Nantwich (1644) and the more recent shoe and clothing industries. Free Admission.
Reviewed By Earlyburd - Cheshire, United Kingdom
Thank you to Andy for leading the walking tour of historical Welsh Row. From the Frog Channel to the nearest house to the great fire of Nantwich to have survived. Very informative and I would recommend.
3. West Park Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
THE EGYPTIAN COLLECTION IS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY AT THE SILK MUSEUM, PARK LANE MACCLESFIELD SK11 6TJ WHICH IS OPEN 10 - 4pm MON-SAT. West Park Museum is currently CLOSED during term time. Founded in 1898 by explorer Marianne Brocklehurst, you can discover the works of renowned wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe, and other social history objects of the local area.
4. Chester History & Heritage
5. Quarry Bank Mill & Chapel Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By deanh303
If you love history this is for you! A very interesting day hearing about the mill along with the other properties on the estate with all the history. The gardens are beautiful to walk around we came in December so was very rainy will revisit in the summer to take full advantage of the gardens.
6. Chester: A Life Story
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
The story of the city lies not just within its buildings, but also within the stories left behind by the countless people who have called this place home over the last 2,000 years. From witches' cats to half eaten rats, a flying latrine and a dance mahcine, Chester: A Life Story is a unique, multi-sensory experience like no other, set within the beautiful medieval church of St Michael's.
7. Grosvenor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 741 reviews
Reviewed By NB1957
I was lucky enough to book an advance time slot as understandably entrance is currently restricted. All very sensibly and carefully managed for social distancing and somehow it made the experience so much better as there was plenty of room to see the exhibits easily. I am so glad that I had a chance to visit this museum as there was so much to see and it delivered far more than I had expected. Where to start......the hoards that had been discovered were really a surprise, how much had been found and the stories behind their discovery, a stunning collection of Chester silver and a fascinating insight into the history of the city and how it had changed since Roman times, the local wildlife, geology and so much more besides. There was also a really striking exhibition of illustrations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Clive Hicks-Jenkins. Wonderful museum and as I said I was so pleased to be able to visit it.
8. Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 676 reviews
Discover the secret world of nuclear government. For over 50 years this vast underground complex, remained secret, hidden on the outskirts of a sleepy Cheshire town. Declassified in 1993, the 35,000 sq ft underground bunker would have been the centre of Regional Government had nuclear war broken out. The bunker today offers a warm welcome to anyone looking for a totally different day out.
Reviewed By Conger01 - Bolton, United Kingdom
Backed up by some amazing artefacts this museum tells the story of the UK's Cold War preparations and many of technologies in use including radar and the role of the ROC. There is more than enough material to justify multiple visits for those who want to take in all the detail, but a couple of hours would be sufficient to gain a really interesting overview. There is plenty parking, a good cafe and a well stocked gift shop.
9. Dewa Roman Experience
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By csrothwec - Chester, United Kingdom
We moved to Chester a year ago but only got around to visiting this museum recently. We found it very well laid out and an excellent mix between "bringing History alive" by reconstruction/imagination (as in Jorvik in York or "The Canterbury Tales" in Canterbury) and presenting actual finds and archaeology. (The visit to the underground section (WARNING! Steep stairs!) was great in showing real excavation material and how archaeologists can build a picture of the past!) The staff were very friendly and keen to share their enthusiasm as well. Good gift shop at the end of the tour (although the items are definitely aimed at young/very young visitors in the first instance). TIP: Visit either late in the day (3-5 pm weekdays) or at the weekend (as we did) in order to avoid crowds of school kids on visits during term time!)
10. Within These Walls
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Set in the 13th Century Towers, this building tells the amazing story of the two thousand year old city walls. It includes family friendly activities, such as build a Roman Arch and our unique Walls Race table. It also contains rotating exhibitions on the Chester of today
