Historical Places
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Erdigg - 16 miles / 30 minutes.
Erdigg is an old stately home, set in lovely grounds and gardens. But what is probably unique about Erdigg is the way it has captured the interaction between family and servants - witness the collection of portraits of the servants has to be seen. Large walled garden and Victorian parterre, extensive designed parkland and 13 miles of footpaths. National Trust.
Roman Chester
- the Roman amphitheatre at Chester has been known about since 1920’s, but a major excavation project by English Heritage and the Council has revealed its importance and scale
- Grosvenor Museum in the city has excellent exhibits of Roman finds – and makes a great place to learn about the history of Chester
- there are many remnants of the Roman walls to see around Chester
- the Dewa Roman Experience in the city centre is a museum with a difference – it’s ‘hands-on’ displays help you really understand what life was like in Roman times!