4: Carden Park aerial adventure A new aerial adventure, Vertigo at Carden, is opening at Carden Park, near Chester, on May 17. Adrenaline-fuelled thrills are guaranteed for day visitors as well as hotel guests, with challenges including 10 mid-air obstacles, a 210-meter zipline, climbing wall, and a 10-metre free-fall drop into a giant stunt pillow. Vertigo at Carden Park
5: Hare Hill sights The historic borders outside the walled garden at Hare Hill, near Macclesfield, have been recreated in line with the vision of its final owner, Colonel Charles Brockhurst (1904-1977). Other sights to enjoy include magnificent displays of rhododendrons, magnolias and azaleas.
7: Chester Cathedral model railway
Grade: Easy, no stiles but with steep steps. Ty Mawr is a 35 acre country park, on the banks of the River Dee, situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park lies between the impressive Cefn Viaduct and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These two bridges are historic engineering structures and form a dramatic backdrop to the park. Please be aware that there is £1 charge for parking at Ty Mawr, which is used towards the upkeep of the park. Dogs are welcome on this walk but please keep your dogs under control.
THE life and achievements of a Chester unsung hero have now been recognised at Chester Railway Station. A new interpretation panel celebrating the life and work of Thomas Brassey, who died 150 years ago on December 8, 1870, was unveiled by the Thomas Brassey Society outside the station. The new interpretation panel was funded by the Thomas Brassey Society with the aid of a donation from the Tyrer Charitable Trust. Its design and installation is the result of a close collaboration with Cheshire West and Chester Council, Network Rail and Transport for Wales. On behalf of the Brassey family of today, Rowena Feilden (ne Brassey) said: “How delighted we are that the Brassey Society is doing so much to promote our ancestor’s great achievements”.