Lovers of the great outdoors will appreciate the 750 acres of beautiful countryside and amazing scenery that surrounds this historic 17th Century Estate. Carden Park has quickly established itself as one of the world?s leading golf and leisure retreats with two 18-hole Championship courses and a challenging 9-hole course, there?s plenty to challenge golfers at all levels, from beginner to scratch player.
A lovely hotel in a great location. Close to Chester, North Wales and provides a great base for anyone wanting to explore the surrounding area. Located in huge grounds, with fantastic facilities - golf course, spa, pool and leisure facilities. Staff are always polite and helpful. Rooms are decorated to a high standard with tv, extras, mini bar, trouser press. Lovely spacious bathrooms. Food is of a high standard.
Have stayed here ...
Advantages: A great day out for all the Family Disadvantages: none,(apart from the weather)
* GETTING THERE?.
By road?..
The zoo is easily found in Chester.
Along the M56 to Junction 14, (or M53 junction 12) and simply follow the brown zoo signs.
The route via the A41 is also clearly signposted.
By other means?
Chester Railway station is only 2 miles away and the public transport from there is good with most bus routes running every half hour during the season.
Please check with local operators.
* OPENING TIMES?
7 days per week 10:00-18:00 (including Bank holidays)
Peak Season 2008 15/03/2008 - 02/11/2008
Off Peak Season 2008/09 03/11/2008 - 03/04/2009
* PRICES?
Adult: £11.95- £14.95
Child: £8.95 - 10.95
Concessions: £9.95 - £13.95
Family (2+2): £38.00 to £49.50
(Prices vary due to season and voluntary donation)
*THE ZOO?
* BRIEF HISTORY?
Opened in 1931 by The Mottershead family ...
blissman70 17.04.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Chester Zoo
This past weekend I also had the opportunity to go to Chester Zoo and what a great day out we had. I haven't been to the zoo in years but my best friend moved up here a few years a ago and has a season ticket so she suggested going and I though it was a great idea.
Funnily enough Chester zoo is located in Chester in the north west of England. Chester is not a very big place and the zoo is located fairly near the centre of town so it is very easy to find and very well sign posted.
The zoo was opened in 1931 by George Mottershead and is the biggest zoo in the UK. According to their brochure hand out that you receive with your tickets, the park covers 110 acres of gardens, has 7,000 animals and over 400 different species.
When we arrived at the zoo it was nice to find that they had free parking. We went on a Sunday and it was quite ...
Spottydog11 03.06.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Chester Zoo
