In the finest Cheshire countryside beside the River Dean lies the Deanwater Hotel. Originally a hunting lodge, the hotel retains many original features yet offers all of the facilities required of a modern hotel in a convenient location.

The Deanwater is privately owned and has been managed by the same family for over 40 years. We have a 41 en-suite bedroom complex providing everything you require for a comfortable stay with us.

Our Tudor Bar is an inviting and cosy public lounge bar and dining room, where you can relax and enjoy a drink or home cooked meal.

We also have several function suites and rooms suitable for weddings, meetings, conferences or celebrations.

Coupled with private woodland and manicured gardens the Deanwater provides an idyllic country retreat.

Offering a relaxed, friendly and unique atmosphere, we are able to tailor our services to suit your every need, ensuring that your visit to us is an enjoyable, memorable and special one.

More details on the Deanwater Hotel website.

Situated on the former Woodford Aerodrome off Chester Road, Woodford in Cheshire the Avro Heritage Museum preserves and sustains the rich heritage of Avro and its prominent place in world aviation. In particular the Woodford site which was first occupied in 1924, from which iconic aircraft emerged including Lancaster, Vulcan, Nimrod and BAe 146.

The museum takes visitors on a journey from 1907 to 2011 hosting fascinating exhibits and is home to the only example of an all-white Vulcan bomber. There are also many activities on offer including cockpit tours and the chance to hunt submarines on a genuine Nimrod tactical station.

Visitors can have a go at flying a Vulcan on a flight simulator or embark on a WWII bombing raid with their state of the art virtual reality suite.

Opening times vary depending on the season and are available on the museum website.

More details on the Avro Heritage Museum website.