Relaxing and beautiful gardens including a delightful rose garden with roses intermingled with honeysuckle and lavender. Giant koi carp swim in the small lake in the Temple Water Garden. There is a delightful woodland walk and a nature trail around a large lake. There is also a children's play area and an animal corner with llamas, rabbits, chickens and aviary birds.
Heritage railway running steam and diesel trains along the banks of the River Dee from Llangollen to Carrog through beautiful scenery.
Dogs must be kept on a lead and on the floor. There is a £1 fare for dogs.
Beeston Castle and Woodland
Tarporley CW6 9TX T: 01829 260464
11.55 miles away.
Ruined castle set high on a rock with views over eight counties. There is an exhibition describing the history of the castle and there are over 40 acres of unspoilt woodland to explore.
Dogs welcome on a lead.
Old Oswestry Hill Fort
1 mile north of Oswestry, off an unclassified road off A483, Shropshire SY10 7AA
10 acre arboretum with large numbers of rhododendrons, hollys and acers that give the garden interest all year. On some Sundays there is a miniature railway running through the woods and gardens.
Castle started by Edward I, which overlooks the River Dee. Its remains include a great tower, which is isolated from the rest of the inner ward.
Dogs are welcome on a lead. Please clean up after your dog.
Dorfold Hall
Nantwich CW5 8LD T: 01270 625245
16.43 miles away.
A garden for all seasons set around a Jacobean house. There is a woodland garden at its best in the spring, followed by colourful rose borders and herbaceous borders.
Explore this 100-acre site of cliffs, crags, caves, follies and bridges. There is an ancient wooded valley with wild rhododendrons. Snacks are available at the tearoom and visitor centre. Wear sensible shoes and clothes and bring a torch to investigate the tunnels and caves.
Dogs allowed on leads.
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
Greenfield Valley, Greenfield, Holywell CH8 7GH T: 01352 714172
Interesting park with woodlands, reservoirs, a footpath that was once a railway line, the remains of copper mills, the shrine of St Winefride's Well and Basingwerk Abbey.
Dogs are welcome at the Heritage Park but must be fully under control at all times. Visitors are asked to keep dogs on a lead in the vicinity of the museum and farm.
Basingwerk Abbey
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, Greenfield, Holywell CH8 7GH T: 01352 714172