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Things to do in Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port has 97 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning country parks & forests, gardens and playgrounds. It sits in Cheshire, North West, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 97 are free to visit, 3 are indoor options for a wet day, 95 are outdoors and 8 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Ness Botanic Garden, Springwood Crematorium - Garden of Contemplation, Walled Garden, Sunken Garden and The Halfway House — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Chester and Warrington are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Ellesmere Port

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Rossmore Park and Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath.
    78 places
  2. 02
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Ness Botanic Garden and Springwood Crematorium - Garden of Contemplation.
    9 places
  3. 03
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Mad House and Linda McCartney Play Area.
    8 places
  4. 04
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Amorous Cat Gallery and Lady Lever Art Gallery.
    2 places

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Places in Ellesmere Port

Blue Planet Aquarium

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How many things are there to do in Ellesmere Port?

This guide maps 97 places to visit in and around Ellesmere Port. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Ellesmere Port?

Recognisable names near Ellesmere Port include Ness Botanic Garden, Springwood Crematorium - Garden of Contemplation, Walled Garden and Sunken Garden. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Ellesmere Port?

97 of the places listed for Ellesmere Port are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Ellesmere Port on a rainy day?

3 indoor options are recorded near Ellesmere Port — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Ellesmere Port kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.