Sunnybank Annexe Guidebook
Sightseeing
There’s lots to do in Ellesmere itself:
Take a walk around the mere (lake), pop in to The Boathouse overlooking the mere or one of the many cafes in town.
Take a stroll around the town and enjoy the local, quaint independent shops.
Take a circular walk along the canal.
Check out Ellesmere’s guide here:
https://www.ellesmere.info/things-to-do/
There are plenty of places to park in town.
46 locals recommend
Ellesmere
There’s lots to do in Ellesmere itself:
Take a walk around the mere (lake), pop in to The Boathouse overlooking the mere or one of the many cafes in town.
Take a stroll around the town and enjoy the local, quaint independent shops.
Take a circular walk along the canal.
Check out Ellesmere’s guide here:
https://www.ellesmere.info/things-to-do/
There are plenty of places to park in town.
In central Shropshire is Shrewsbury, our county town, almost islanded by the River Severn. Nestling inside the loop of the river is a charming town with an abundance of striking timber-framed buildings which house some of the best independent shops you’ll find anywhere. Original Shrewsbury is definitely a one off!
The town was the birthplace of world-renowned naturalist, Charles Darwin. There is an imposing red sandstone castle – now a regimental museum – as well as a beautiful park known as the Quarry which every summer hosts the world-famous Shrewsbury Flower Show.
You can follow the river as it meanders through more of Shropshire. Don’t miss the little timber framed church at Melverley or a visit to Wroxeter, harbouring the impressive remains of Uriconium/Viroconium – Britain’s fourth largest Roman city. Close by the deer park and gardens introduce you to the impressive mansion that is Attingham Park.
244 locals recommend
Shrewsbury
In central Shropshire is Shrewsbury, our county town, almost islanded by the River Severn. Nestling inside the loop of the river is a charming town with an abundance of striking timber-framed buildings which house some of the best independent shops you’ll find anywhere. Original Shrewsbury is definitely a one off!
The town was the birthplace of world-renowned naturalist, Charles Darwin. There is an imposing red sandstone castle – now a regimental museum – as well as a beautiful park known as the Quarry which every summer hosts the world-famous Shrewsbury Flower Show.
You can follow the river as it meanders through more of Shropshire. Don’t miss the little timber framed church at Melverley or a visit to Wroxeter, harbouring the impressive remains of Uriconium/Viroconium – Britain’s fourth largest Roman city. Close by the deer park and gardens introduce you to the impressive mansion that is Attingham Park.
Chester is a vibrant city, only 35 minutes away by car.
Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.
It has a vibrant cafe culture where outdoor dining and people watching go hand in hand.
Make time too for Chester Zoo, the most visited UK attraction outside London and home to 35,000 animals from 500 different species in acres of glorious gardens.
Blue Planet Aquarium can also be found on the outskirts of Chester.
335 locals recommend
Chester
Chester is a vibrant city, only 35 minutes away by car.
Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.
It has a vibrant cafe culture where outdoor dining and people watching go hand in hand.
Make time too for Chester Zoo, the most visited UK attraction outside London and home to 35,000 animals from 500 different species in acres of glorious gardens.
Blue Planet Aquarium can also be found on the outskirts of Chester.
Llangollen is a pretty town 30 minutes drive away, situated on the River Dee.
Llangollen has a unique range of locally owned shops for fresh local produce and groceries.
There is a Country Market with home-made produce and hand-crafted items in the Town Hall on Friday mornings and a general market in the Market Street car park on Tuesdays.
You will also find privately owned shops ranging from fashion boutiques,
shops selling jewellery, gifts and crafts.
While you’re in Llangollen you may like to visit: Plas Newydd, Llangollen Steam Railway, Llangollen Museum, Castell Dinas Bran.
132 locals recommend
Llangollen
Llangollen is a pretty town 30 minutes drive away, situated on the River Dee.
Llangollen has a unique range of locally owned shops for fresh local produce and groceries.
There is a Country Market with home-made produce and hand-crafted items in the Town Hall on Friday mornings and a general market in the Market Street car park on Tuesdays.
You will also find privately owned shops ranging from fashion boutiques,
shops selling jewellery, gifts and crafts.
While you’re in Llangollen you may like to visit: Plas Newydd, Llangollen Steam Railway, Llangollen Museum, Castell Dinas Bran.
Historic house and garden
A short 25 minute drive away through the local villages. Lovely gardens and walks. Nice place for a spot of lunch.
12 locals recommend
Erddig Park - Erddig House and Grounds
5 Dunelm VillasA short 25 minute drive away through the local villages. Lovely gardens and walks. Nice place for a spot of lunch.
There are lovely walks around the base of the castle or you can pay to go in to the full estate. Beautiful gardens, an interesting house and a great National Trust cafe. A pretty 25 minute drive over the border into Wales.
86 locals recommend
National Trust - Chirk Castle
There are lovely walks around the base of the castle or you can pay to go in to the full estate. Beautiful gardens, an interesting house and a great National Trust cafe. A pretty 25 minute drive over the border into Wales.
The garden is truly stunning with Italianate terraces, spectacular yew hedges, lead statues and lavish herbaceous borders.
The medieval castle sits imposingly above the terraced gardens.
A 50 minute drive through the Welsh countryside.
167 locals recommend
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
The garden is truly stunning with Italianate terraces, spectacular yew hedges, lead statues and lavish herbaceous borders.
The medieval castle sits imposingly above the terraced gardens.
A 50 minute drive through the Welsh countryside.
National Trust's Attingham Park
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Road
Wollerton Old Hall Garden
Hawkstone Park Follies
Hodnet Hall Gardens
Plas Newydd House Museum & Gardens
Hill StreetWonderful garden to visit in any season. Very reasonable entry price. Nice cafe also on site. Approximately 1 hour away by car.
23 locals recommend
Ness Botanic Gardens
Neston RoadWonderful garden to visit in any season. Very reasonable entry price. Nice cafe also on site. Approximately 1 hour away by car.
Food scene
Local pub, 10 minutes drive away (5.5 miles). Open for dinner as well as lunch. Good food but popular, so you’re likely to need to book.
24 locals recommend
The Cross Foxes
Local pub, 10 minutes drive away (5.5 miles). Open for dinner as well as lunch. Good food but popular, so you’re likely to need to book.
Great little cafe for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. A few outside tables as well as seats inside.
Cherry Tree Cafe
13 Scotland StreetGreat little cafe for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. A few outside tables as well as seats inside.
For breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Not open every day do check out online for latest opening times.
8 locals recommend
The Moat Shed
For breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Not open every day do check out online for latest opening times.
A great location for lunch or afternoon tea. overlooking the mere in the heart of Ellesmere.
14 locals recommend
The Boat House
A great location for lunch or afternoon tea. overlooking the mere in the heart of Ellesmere.
Fantastic bistro for breakfast lunch or dinner, a short 15 minute drive away. (7.5 miles)
Castle Bistro
Church StreetFantastic bistro for breakfast lunch or dinner, a short 15 minute drive away. (7.5 miles)
1 Birch Rd
1 Birch RoadAsian Spices - Local Indian restaurant in Ellesmere. Eat in or takeaway.