Angie and Bob’s guidebook
Racecourses (horse racing)
Check meeting dates on their websites.
Bangor-on-Dee: https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/latest/news/2020-fixtures-announced
Chester:
https://www.chester-races.com/latest/news/2020-fixtures-announced-for-chester-races
This is the oldest racecourse in Britain. In Roman times the site was a busy harbour but became silted up. The first recorded race was in 1539. See the annual programme for dates of races. Check 202 fixture dates here: https://www.chester-races.com/latest/news/2020-fixtures-announced-for-chester-races
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Chester Racecourse
New Crane StreetThis is the oldest racecourse in Britain. In Roman times the site was a busy harbour but became silted up. The first recorded race was in 1539. See the annual programme for dates of races. Check 202 fixture dates here: https://www.chester-races.com/latest/news/2020-fixtures-announced-for-chester-races
Check 2020 fixture dates here: Bangor-on-Dee: https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/latest/news/2020-fixtures-announced
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Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Althrey CourtCheck 2020 fixture dates here: Bangor-on-Dee: https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/latest/news/2020-fixtures-announced
Food scene
Local places to eat, all within walking distance, ( except the Grosvenor Arms which is about 3 minutes in the car). There are of course very many good restaurants in the city of Chester, , but we have restricted this list to our village.
Excellent pub food in a nice environment. It is a couple of minutes in the car, but worth it in our opinion.
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The Grosvenor Arms
Chester RoadExcellent pub food in a nice environment. It is a couple of minutes in the car, but worth it in our opinion.
Lewis’s of farndon
51-52 High StVillage cafe, open in the daytime only (High Street)
Village restaurant in Holt. Open in the daytime and evening for both coffee and meals.
Cleopatra's Coffee Shop/Bistro
Village restaurant in Holt. Open in the daytime and evening for both coffee and meals.
Another daytime cafe in Holt. Not open evenings as it is a part of a large farm shop.
Bellis Brothers Ltd
Farm Wrexham RdAnother daytime cafe in Holt. Not open evenings as it is a part of a large farm shop.
Peking Garden
2 Castle StChinese takeaway in Holt. No eat-in facility.
Tava Restaurant
Castle StreetIndian eat-in and takeaway in Holt
The Hare
High StreetNewly opened pub. Serves food. outdoor seating area.
Sightseeing
Good for shopping, (including The Rows), or walking around the Roman Walls.
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Chester
Good for shopping, (including The Rows), or walking around the Roman Walls.
ALBERT DOCK - LIVERPOOL: Lovely waterfront location with many small shops and restaurants. Also the site of the Beetles Experience, the International Slavery Museum, Tate Liverpool and the Mersey Ferry crossing.
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Albert Dock
24 Edward PavilionALBERT DOCK - LIVERPOOL: Lovely waterfront location with many small shops and restaurants. Also the site of the Beetles Experience, the International Slavery Museum, Tate Liverpool and the Mersey Ferry crossing.
A small Welsh town with a lovely river.
Only a few miles from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (and linked by the same canal).
Llangollen lies on the River Dee, the same river that runs through Farndon, it is home of the International Eisteddfod held every year in July (a folk and cultural festival that attracts competitors and visitors from all over the world).
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Llangollen
A small Welsh town with a lovely river.
Only a few miles from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (and linked by the same canal).
Llangollen lies on the River Dee, the same river that runs through Farndon, it is home of the International Eisteddfod held every year in July (a folk and cultural festival that attracts competitors and visitors from all over the world).
(further afield - 60 minutes)
Conwy is a walled town with a well-kept large castle that was built by King Edward 1 in the 13 Century. It also has the smallest house in Britain.
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Conwy
(further afield - 60 minutes)
Conwy is a walled town with a well-kept large castle that was built by King Edward 1 in the 13 Century. It also has the smallest house in Britain.
(Further afield - 70 minutes) - Llandudno is a typical Victorian seaside town and is only a couple of miles from Conwy. It has two seafronts: North Shore (the main seafront) and Deganwy (a smaller settlement at the back).
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Llandudno
(Further afield - 70 minutes) - Llandudno is a typical Victorian seaside town and is only a couple of miles from Conwy. It has two seafronts: North Shore (the main seafront) and Deganwy (a smaller settlement at the back).
Worth a visit if you're in Liverpool
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Liverpool Beatles Museum
23 Mathew StWorth a visit if you're in Liverpool
Worth a visit if you're in Liverpool
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Puerto de Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
3-4 The ColonnadesWorth a visit if you're in Liverpool
Ribera de Liverpool
Lovely old building.
Mersey Ferries
Ferry Across the Mersey - 😀
Museums
Museum about the history of life on the canals. (about 30 minutes away)
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National Waterways Museum
South Pier RoadMuseum about the history of life on the canals. (about 30 minutes away)
This is a National Trust property built in 1684 and is now a Grade 1 listed building. What sets it apart from other stately homes is the way that servants were held in high regard and treated very fairly compared to many other houses. They appeared to be an integral part of family life and as such their lives were well documented (through photos, documents and verse) compared to other servants in other houses.
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National Trust - Erddig
This is a National Trust property built in 1684 and is now a Grade 1 listed building. What sets it apart from other stately homes is the way that servants were held in high regard and treated very fairly compared to many other houses. They appeared to be an integral part of family life and as such their lives were well documented (through photos, documents and verse) compared to other servants in other houses.
Chirk Castle is a 700 year old Welsh fortress, which has good views over the surrounding countryside. It was built in the late 13th century by Roger Mortimer for Edward 1.
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National Trust - Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle is a 700 year old Welsh fortress, which has good views over the surrounding countryside. It was built in the late 13th century by Roger Mortimer for Edward 1.
This is at the Albert Dock in Liverpool.
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The Beatles Story
This is at the Albert Dock in Liverpool.
Small free museum, if you are in Chester for the day.
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The Grosvenor Museum
27 Grosvenor StSmall free museum, if you are in Chester for the day.
Cheshire Military Museum
Grosvenor StreetProvisions
Nearest convenience store - 2 minutes in the car (10-15 minutes on foot depending on your pace).
Nisa Local
Nearest convenience store - 2 minutes in the car (10-15 minutes on foot depending on your pace).
Farndon Pharmacy
Local post office and pharmacy, in the centre of the villag.
Bellis Brothers Ltd
Farm Wrexham RdVery nice 'up-market' farm shop and garden centre in Holt.