Ellesmere Port
Things to do in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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Ellesmere Port is an accessible base for exploring the North West, with a solid selection of hotels catering to different needs. The Holiday Inn and Inglewood Manor both rate highly at 4.5 stars, while the Woodcote Hotel offers similar marks. Budget chains like Premier Inn and Travelodge provide reliable mid-range options, and Brook Hall rounds out the roster. Most visitors will find something straightforward to suit their stay.
The town's attractions lean heavily towards indoor entertainment and water-based interests. The National Waterways Museum rates exceptionally well at 4.6 stars and draws on the town's canal heritage; the Blue Planet Aquarium sits at 4.1 stars and caters to families. For active pursuits, the Climbing Hut is highly rated at 4.8 stars, while Tenpin Cheshire Oaks and Freedome both offer bowling and soft-play entertainment. Theatre Porto provides live performances, rated 4.7 stars.
Where to stay in Ellesmere Port(8)
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Brook Hall Hotel
Heath Lane, Ellesmere Port
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port Cheshire Oaks
Center Island, Ellesmere Port
Inglewood Manor
Badgers Rake Lane, Ellesmere Port
Premier Inn Wirral Childer Thornton
New Chester Road, Ellesmere Port
Room at 87
87-89 Heathfield Road, Ellesmere Port
Travelodge Cheshire Oaks
Coliseum Leisure Park, Ellesmere Port
Woodcote Hotel
Hooton Road, Ellesmere Port
Woodhey House Hotel
Berwick Road West Welsh Road, Ellesmere Port
Things to Do in Ellesmere Port(7)
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The attractions here suggest a town built around specific leisure draws rather than a traditional town centre. You'll find practical accommodation and worthwhile things to do, particularly if you're interested in watersports history, climbing, or family entertainment. It functions well as a stopping point for people exploring the wider region, with the bonus of activities that hold up regardless of weather.
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Attractions Near Ellesmere Port
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1 mi
Dewa Roman Experience
Chester · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Flip Out Chester
Chester · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Chester Zoo
Chester · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Blacon Adventure Playground
Chester · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Zippy's Playworld
Chester · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Speke Hall
Liverpool · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Northgate Arena
Chester · ⭐ 3.8
5 mi
Manley Mere Cheshire
Frodsham · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Ellesmere Port
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Chester Fairoaks Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £36/night
Woodside Touring & Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8
Woodside Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.8
Oakwood Farm Touring Park
⭐ 4.0 · from £38/night
Astbury Villa Certificated Site
⭐ 4.7
Kings Acre Glamping
⭐ 4.8 · from £55/night
Beech Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
Chester Charm Retreats
⭐ 5.0 · from £30/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Ellesmere Port
All cottages in Ellesmere Port →Gibbet Mill
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,096
Oakwood Farm
2 cottages · from £1,332
The Old Stables
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £637
The Barn
4 bed · sleeps 8
63 Chester Rows
3 cottages
Chester Townhouse
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £887
Foxhollow Cottage
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £6,594
Childe of Hale Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £483
Common questions about Ellesmere Port
Where can I stay in Ellesmere Port?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Ellesmere Port.
What is there to do in Ellesmere Port?
We list 7 attractions and things to do in and around Ellesmere Port.
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