Waterways of Cheshire

With so many attractions on offer in Cheshire and North Wales, it is difficult to decide which to visit first. This itinerary explores the region's waterways, illustrating the important part they played in our nation's heritage.  We begin the holiday in charming Chester with a tranquil, 30-minute cruise on the River Dee, including commentary. After lunch we travel North to the Wirral Peninsula for a guided tour of the award-winning Ness Botanic Gardens. Next, we have arranged a canal cruise through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, or 'Stream in the Sky', on a brightly-coloured narrowboat. Finally, we travel to Northwich for a ride on the magnificent Anderton Boat Lift; leaving here for a stop in the pleasant market town of Nantwich.

Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold ***

This independently run 3-star hotel set in the village of New Brighton 2 miles from Mold. The hotel does not have a lift. However, there are 30 rooms which are on the level from the public areas. The large bar extends into the conservatory which is a coffee shop and open throughout the day.

PRICE INCLUDES

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

Thirty-minute River Dee cruise

Canal cruise across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Ride on the Anderton Boat Lift

Admission to Ness Botanical Gardens

Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold ***

This independently run 3-star hotel set in the village of New Brighton 2 miles from Mold. The hotel does not have a lift. However, there are 30 rooms which are on the level from the public areas. The large bar extends into the conservatory which is a coffee shop and open throughout the day.