🏨 Holiday Inn, Runcorn
The Holiday Inn, Runcorn is a comfortable base with a relaxed, modern feel and a handy location for getting out and about. Guests often mention the friendly, helpful staff, along with clean, spacious rooms and comfortable beds, which is exactly what you want for a good night’s rest.
A real highlight is the on-site leisure club, with an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym and fitness classes - ideal if you fancy a bit of downtime. There’s also a restaurant and lounge bar on site, lift access to the floors, and en-suite bedrooms with the usual essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a TV.
🌿 Tatton Park & Cream Tea
Tatton Park is a brilliant day out in the Cheshire countryside, combining a grand historic estate with plenty of space to explore at your own pace - with a cream tea included as part of your visit. The gardens are a real highlight, with beautiful formal areas and calm spots like the Japanese Garden, plus impressive glasshouses that make a lovely wander whatever the weather.
Beyond the gardens, there’s loads more to enjoy on the wider estate - including the deer park-style grounds and a working farm experience, giving you that mix of scenery, history, and “something different” all in one visit.
🎶 Liverpool
Liverpool is a brilliant city for free time, with a warm, energetic feel and plenty to do at your own pace. You can wander the famous waterfront, enjoy the atmosphere around Albert Dock, and take in the mix of historic buildings and modern city life that gives Liverpool its character.
Whether you fancy shopping, a relaxed bite to eat, or ticking off a few sights, it’s an easy city to enjoy. You might choose to explore the museums and galleries, stroll the streets around the city centre, or head towards the music landmarks that Liverpool is known for - then settle into a café or pub when you’re ready for a break.
