Coxwood Farm is ideally placed in North East Wales as a base for all manner of pastimes. Chester and Wrexham are only 7 miles away and our good motorway connections mean Liverpool and Manchester can be reached in less than an hour. The Wirral, Dee Estuary and Ceiriog Valley are just a short drive away. You can also drive to Anglesey or the peaks of Snowdonia in a little over an hour. We’ve listed a few of the attractions around but remember – Google is your friend!
My (Jimmi Hill) favourite restaurant in Chester. If you want authentic Italian food then you have to visit La Fattoria. Be warned though it's not always easy to get a table it is such a popular place to eat. Fancy a drink before or after then over the road is Oddfellows for cocktails and The Brewery Tap for real ales!
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Another favourite of Emma & Jimmi's is Shrub in Chester. Set on the rows this is one of the best vegetarian & vegan restaurants we've been to! Not a veggie or vegan? Don't let this meat-free restaurant put you off as the food is delicious and well worth trying!
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Standing the test of time in our local area the Grosvenor Pulford offers a fantastic range of options to eat. Famed for its Sunday carvery you can also get lunch and afternoon tea in the newly built Palm Court. Alternatively, why not stop in the Nelson bar for more food options and a wide-screen TV often showing live sports.
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One of our favourite locals because you can get a nice pint and great food and it's just a 20-minute walk from the farm down the bridle path. In the summer it has a large beer garden perfect for soaking up the sun and quenching your thirst.
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A great little coffee shop and cafe is just a scenic 20-minute walk down the bridle path from the farm. You can even book in and have a go at pottery.
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A cinema, theatre and library all in one place complimented by a lovely cafe/restaurant the Storyhouse in Chester is a great addition to the city. It is well worth checking out the website to see what they have on whilst staying with us.
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A slice of Wales everyone should see - especially when the sun is shining! Check out the beautiful old railway and maybe take a walk along the nearby Panorama followed by an ice cream or lunch overlooking the river Dee. This is one of our favourite places to visit and we're very lucky to have it on our doorstep.
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The Crocky Trail is quite simply one of the maddest and most fun places you can take children. You better be sure to take a change of clothes if the kids are going to fully embrace some of the muddy messy fun to be had there!
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Is there such a place as the world's largest ice cream parlour? YES! Plus it's only 30 minutes drive from the farm. Set on a traditional working dairy farm this place brings you the tastiest ice creams you'll ever eat along with loads of fun for the children!
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One of Europe's if not the world's oldest and largest zoological parks just a short drive from the farm. It's so big you will struggle to fit it into one day. Not just great for getting up close and seeing some of the world's rarest animals the zoo also leads the way on global conservation initiatives and your admission helps fund such efforts.
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One of the largest garden centres in the area the Grosvenor Garden Centre has everything you could need for not just your garden but also your home. A large restaurant and play area and several third-party stores inside make it a top stop for families looking to spoil themselves.
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Whether you're green-fingered or not our local garden centre is well worth a visit. A wide range of plants and gardening items to suit everyone it also has a large cafe, play area, farm shop and butchers and in the summer months, you can go and Pick Your Own fruit (Check website).
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Try and grab yourself a bargain with many of the big brand names having a store at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. Easily accessible off the main motorway about 35 minutes drive from the farm. Also, the site has plenty of parking, a cinema, a bowling alley/arcades and lots of options for eating out.
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Everything you need for a bit of retail therapy. Many of the major high street stores along with an Aldi and a Tesco superstore. There is also a large cinema and several restaurant chains.
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Just a 20-minute drive away you can be immersed in the history, culture and retail therapy in Chester. Historically a Roman fortified city many of the features still remain such as the walls, amphitheatre and a beautiful cathedral. Fancy a bit of retail therapy? look no further with a host of shops lining the old city rows. Chester has also become a great place for a night out with many great restaurants and bars to help you finish off a great day in a beautiful city.
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A little slice of history right on our doorstep. Holt castle is a 5-minute drive from the farm and borders some of the secluded parts of the river Dee. There are some great walks along the river to be found and a couple of lovely coffee shops in Holt.
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Step back in time and learn all about the city of Chester and the periods and people that went before you visited this busy city. A lovely small museum right in the heart of the city so when you've finished seeing the exhibits you can visit some of the city's historical landmarks.
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This National Trust site is just down the road from the farm. Visit this fantastic Welsh medieval fortress and discover how it was used to keep Wales under English reign. Inside you can explore stunning collections and interiors.
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A National Trust site with so much to explore. Whether it's the Stately home, the stunning gardens or the open parkland there is so much to see at Erddig. Just a short drive from the farm check out the website as they often have several activities running each month.
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Set atop a rocky crag overlooking the Cheshire Plains Beeston castle is a truly breathtaking place to take in the surrounding views. There might not be much of the medieval castle left now but if you're looking for a leg stretcher and lung buster then the steep walk up to the castle is worth the effort. They often run events throughout the summer and the grounds are also a great place for wildlife.
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There are several local golf courses and driving ranges to suit all budgets. Wrexham Golf Course - https://www.wrexhamgolfclub.co.uk/ Carden Park - https://www.cardenpark.co.uk/golf/ Westminster Park - https://www.facebook.com/westminsterparkgc/ Chester Driving Range - https://cnwgolfacademy.co.uk/ Wrexham Driving Range - https://claysgolf.co.uk/
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Even when on holiday, some people can't help themselves so here's your closest park run.
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Want to watch some proper football? Look no further than the home of the railway men and visit Gresty Road to watch one of the best clubs for producing young talent. We might be a bit biased as a family having grown up watching and supporting the mighty Crewe Alex!
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Did you know we're just 10 minutes away from the footballing revolution that is Wrexham FC. Recently taken over and owned by none other than Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney there's a new buzz around the racecourse ground.
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