ERDDIG HALL

Erddig Hall is a National Trust property on the outskirts of Wrexham, Wales. Located 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Wrexham town centre, it was built in 1684–1687 for Joshua Edisbury, the High Sheriff of Denbighshire; it was designed in 1683 by Thomas Webb. Erddig is one of the country's finest stately home. In  2007 it was voted the UK's "favourite Historic House" and the "8th most popular historic site" in the UK by Britain's Best.

CHIRK CASTLE

Chirk Castle is a 700 year old marcher fortress, which commands fine views over the surrounding countryside. Now managed by the National Trust. It was built in the late 13th century by Roger Mortimer, Justice of North Wales for Edward 1. The castle was sold for 5,000 UK pounds to Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1595 and his descendants continue to live in part of the castle today. A fantastic day out for all the family.

IRONBRIDGE GORGE

Ironbridge Gorge consist of several attractions, Blists Hill Victorian Town, where you can go back 100 years and meet the real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages! Enginuity, Jackfield Tile Museum, Coalport China Museum, and the Museum of the Gorge. SO much to see and well worth a visit to this World Heritage Site.

PONTCYSYLLTE AQUEDUCT

Explore Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site. Begin your journey. Trevor Basin Visitor Centre. Trevor Basin Visitor Centre is located next to the aqueduct and houses a collection of historical artefacts dating back to the construction of the aqueduct. Visitors can also enjoy the coffee shop there.

ATTINGHAM PARK

Attingham Park is located near the village of Atcham, on the B4380 Shrewsbury to Wellington road. It is owned by the National Trust. It is a Grade I listed building.

Attingham Park was built in 1785 for Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick. Noel Hill was a politician who aided William Pitt in the restructuring of the East India Company. Noel Hill commissioned the architect George Stuart to design a new and grander house to be built around the original hall. The new country house once completed  was given the name Attingham Hall.

WROXETER

Wroxter or as it was known, Viroconium  at it's peak is estimated to have been the 4th-largest Roman settlement in Britain, with a population of more than 15,000. Now managed by English Heritage. Discover urban-living 2,000 years ago at Viriconium (Wroxeter) - once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii. Discover the daily lives of the people who lived here with the audio tour and through their objects - found here and on display in the museum. 

MORETON CORBET CASTLE

The impressive ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle are the product of over 500 years of building. The earliest surviving remains are those of a stone castle begun in about 1200, including a fine gatehouse. The Corbet family remodelled the castle in the 16th century, and the Elizabethan south wing is a rare survival from this period of a bold Italian-inspired design, which was devastated during the Civil War. Fine Corbet monuments fill the adjacent church. Free To Enter & Dogs allowed.

WHITTINGTON CASTLE

At the heart of Whittington Castle’s 12 acre site stands the remains of a 12^th century Marcher original Norman Castle. Once the chief residence of the powerful Fitzwarine family, the castle is associated with much folklore & legend including Fulk Fitzwarine III, Shropshire’s own Robin Hood. Explore the grounds and enjoy a break in the café. Free to enter & Dogs allowed.

CHESTER AMPHITHEATRE &

ROMAN GARDEN REMAINS

Chester has a Roman Amphitheatre, which was the largest built in Britian and was used for entertainment and military training, which remains are still visible today. There is also Roman Gardens which contain a wonderful variety of remains including a bath house. Tours are available but you can also visit yourself. Free to enter.