Best Zoo in Cresswell Close

"Chester Zoo is one of the largest in Britain requiring a full day of exploration. The zoo is home to over 12,000 animals, so there's no shortage of things to see. Added to this list is the newest and largest attraction - the Islands at Chester Zoo - which recreates the tropical environments of six South East Asian islands."

"One of the best zoos, not just in the UK but the whole world, Chester Zoo in the north of the city is gigantic. Over 125 acres there are more than 20,000 individual animals. The founder George Motterhead wanted to built a zoo without bars, calling on natural barriers like ditches and moats to contain animals."

"Chester Zoo is one of the UK's top tourist attractions, offering a fun packed day out for everyone, no matter what age. You can see over 500 different species of animals, visit the award-winning gardens. A fantastic day out for the family."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Clem Rutter, Roch... used under CC BY 3.0. Walton Hall and Gardens is another of Warrington’s wonderful outdoor activities."

"For any families that are animal lovers and want to experience seeing some of the most amazing creatures that walk the earth in a unique way, then Knowsley Safari Park is your answer. Driving around the park you will be up close to some of the most well-loved animals including giraffes and lions. You can also experience the park differently by heading out of your car and into the park on foot where you can enjoy the animals as well as some great attractions and things to do."

"On this five mile safari drive, get up close and personal with lions, tigers, giraffes, buffalos, baboons, bats, bees and everything in between. Knowsley Safari takes pride on educating its visitors on each animal’s unique abilities, showcased in sea lion displays, keeper talks and animal encounters. Knowlsey also has a number of ongoing conservation and research projects, helping to preserve the wildlife they display."

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"The perfect excuse to visit the oldest building in the city centre The Bluecoat!. Discover hidden gems in the form of gorgeous indies including Dressology Evening and Bridal boutique, R&J Porter Silversmiths, Lalligrass Himalayan goods, Roots Houseplants & Mary Mary Florals and Probe Records. Visit Bluecoat retailers here"

"Built in the early 1700s as a charity school, the Blue Coat School moved in 1906 and was rented by Sandon Studios. Bluecoat now plays host to numerous cultural and art exhibitions as well as performances. This landmark building always has something happening so make sure you check out the events during your city break."

"The Bluecoat on School lane is a perfect place to get your camera out. The 300 year old building is home to art galleries, places to eat, a book shop, a sun trap courtyard and loads more. You could spend a whole afternoon here filling up the photo album."

"Liverpool Everyman Theatre, 5-9 Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BH - Visit now. The Everyman reopened in March 2014 after extensive renovation to its stage, restaurant and backstage areas; the newly opened version is sustainable, accessible and really rather swish. Inclusiveness runs through the new design – its frontage, dominated by a new “portrait wall”, shows 105 different Liverpool residents, cut into a metal facade."

"Founded in 1964, the Everyman Theatre has been bringing groundbreaking talent to Hope Street for over half a decade. The stage for early performances from Julie Walters, Bill Nighy and Bernard Hill, this venue is steeped in history – the building itself won the 2014 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture. Showing a range of plays from classic Shakespeare to brand new material, a show at the Everyman is not to be missed."

"One of the best outdoor restaurants in Manchester, The Ape & Apple is an ideal pitstop after a long day of exploring the city. With friendly locals, monthly-changing ales and a secret terrace out the back, this place ticks all of our alfresco dining boxes."

"The Brink creates a thriving social hub where people from all backgrounds and walks of life can socialise and relax. They’re also pretty good at whipping up pancakes. As a social enterprise, all profits go directly back into the community to support the recovery of those who have suffered as a result of alcoholism and addiction."

"Liverpool’s first dry bar does some wonderful things for people and is well known for being a retreat for the recovering. If that wasn’t enough, the kitchen are serving up huge portions of food at prices you feel guilty paying they’re so low."

"The Brink offers delicious, no-nonsense breakfast that’s packed with flavour. From simple light bites to cooked meals, this is breakfast done properly. But this venue is so much more than a café and bar, it’s a social enterprise."

"Manchester's newest late-night bar and gig venue will open for the first time on Thursday May 20, taking over the old Walkabout site. It will bring a taste of the Deep South with blues music, a menu of barbecue and soul food and a bar packed with bourbons. A live music programme, running seven days a week, will take in everything from 1930s Delta blues, funk, acoustic, rock n roll, roots and southern soul music."

"The Blues Kitchen is a fab Cajun-inspired restaurant with venues all around the country, and luckily for Manchester, they’ve got one. They serve up American BBQ classics and New Orleans soul food, and it’s absolutely immense. Their brunch menu has everything from a shrimp taco salad to creole crab benedict, so there really is something to suit every taste."

"A once-only London institution, The Blues Kitchen hitched on a soul train straight to Manchester, filling a void in the city’s music scene. Swinging moves, soul nights and gallons of bourbon, the Blues Kitchen will give you life and steal your heart."