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Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester Chester, CH2 1LH

Pack up the kids and take a trip to the unforgettable Chester Zoo. With over 110 acres and 8,000 animals to meet and learn about, it’s no wonder the Chester Zoo is voted one of the top zoos in the world.

First opened in 1931 aiming to offer a more conservationist approach, Chester Zoo has gone from strength to strength and today is Britain’s most-visited wildlife attraction. 

Today the zoo has a huge range of animals from mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and fish, as well as having regular events, talks and opportunities to get more involved at the zoo.

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De Vere Cranage Estate

De Vere Cranage Estate

Formerly the country seat of the Armitstead family, De Vere Cranage Estate is still very much a rural retreat today, tucked away in a peaceful corner of Cheshire.

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