Things to do near The Hive at 52 when staying with us? It puts you close to Cheshire’s big attractions and plenty of quieter hidden spots. Alongside favourites like Oulton Park, Tatton Park, Delamere Forest, Chester, the Anderton Boat Lift and our nearby wedding venues, there is a lot more to enjoy only a short drive or gentle walk away.
Spend a morning browsing the independent shops at Blakemere, take a relaxed trip to Knutsford or explore the history of Port Sunlight. If you prefer the outdoors, wander through Marbury Park, Neumann’s Flashes or follow the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. In need of a bit of fresh air after a day with the family or a day in the office? Check out our local walk for a walk through Weaverham. For a bit of local heritage, the Lion Salt Works brings Northwich’s salt story to life. Whether you want nature, culture or somewhere calm to slow down, you will find plenty to make your stay with us even better. If you are looking for more things to do near The Hive at 52check out our blog or ask us.
Delamere Manor – 3.5 miles
Cheshire Woodland Weddings – 3.7 miles
Nunsmere Hall – 4.3 miles
Vale Royal Abbey – 4.4 miles
Abbeywood Estate and Gardens – 5.5 miles
The Cowshed Antrobus – 6.2 miles
The Oak Tree of Peover – 9.8 miles
Arley Hall and Gardens – 10.8 miles
One of the oldest and largest areas of woodland in Cheshire, Delamere Forest is just 10 minutes’ drive from The Hive at 52. There are some lovely walking and cycling tracks through the forest, a Go Ape treetop adventure and a new visitors centre. Stay with us if you are going to one of the fantastic outdoor Forest Live concerts hosted in the forest in early June.
The Anderton Boatlift, in nearby Northwich, was the world’s first boat lift, built in 1875 to transfer salt barges between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal 50ft above. It’s just a 10 minute drive from The Hive at 52, and well worth a visit when you stay with us for anyone with an interest in engineering history or the history of Northwich. It’s also a good start point for walks along the canal.
Part of The National Trust, Tatton Park boasts 1000 acres of deer park and woodlands, an eighteenth-century mansion with historic collections, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, and the rare breeds Tatton Dale farm. Stay with us if you are visiting the annual RHS Flower Show Tatton Park in July.
