See and Do near Golly Farm Cottages
Golly Farm is situated in rural countryside – 8 miles from Wrexham and 10 miles from Chester, within easy access of Llangollen, Snowdonia, Anglesey, Lleyn Peninsula and Wirral Peninsula, with good motorway connections to Liverpool, Manchester, the Derbyshire Peak District and the Lake District.
Local shopping is available in the village of Rossett which is 2 miles away by car, where there are a variety of shops, chemist, off-licence, regular bus service to Chester and Wrexham and plenty of pubs and restaurants.
This area of North Wales offers a wide variety of places of interest and beauty –
Places to Visit / Things To Do
Chester Boat Hire
Distance Away: 9 miles
5 mins walk from the City along the river Dee – boats to hire
Chester Zoo
Distance Away: 14 Miles
One of the UK’s largest zoos covering over 160 acres
Well worth a visit
Chester Cathedral
Distance Away: 9 miles
A beautiful cathedral with many events – Christmas tree festival a joy
Lake fishing
Distance Away: 6 miles
Chester Lakes at Dodleston have 100 acres of beautiful countryside and are only minutes away from Golly Farm in the car.
Dee River Kayaking
Distance Away: 10 miles
Paddle boarding and kayaking on the River Dee
Blue Planet Aquarium
Distance Away: 15 miles
See under the Sea without getting wet!
Cruise over UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Distance Away: 15 miles
The 45-minute return trips take visitors along the Llangollen Canal and across the 38-metre high historic aqueduct, to experience amazing views across the Dee Valley.
Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village
Distance Away: 17 miles
Designer outlets and food providers.
BeWILDerwood Chester
Distance Away: 22 miles
Fun at all levels for all ages during school holidays
Land Rover Experience
Distance Away: 20 miles
Great fun day out!
Horseshoe Falls
Distance Away: 20 Miles
A masterpiece of Thomas Telford engineering
Snowdonia National Park
Distance Away: 30 miles
A landscape of endless discovery.
Challenge yourself or take it easy, you choose – so much to do and see.
White Water Activities
Distance Away: 20 miles
Rafting, canoeing, abseiling, paintballing and more!
Conwy Castle
Distance Away: 43 Miles
One of the great castles of medieval Europe.
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway
Distance Away: 52 miles
Heritage narrow gauge scenic railway
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Distance Away: 58 miles
500ft high zip line with stunning views – exhilarating!!!!
Portmeirion village and gardens
Distance Away: 60 miles
One of Wales’ premier visitor attractions – a beautiful location (only assistance dogs allowed)
National Trust Properties
Erddig Hall & Gardens
Distance Away: 11 Miles
Grade 1 listed house and beautiful grounds only 9 miles from Golly Farm Cottages
Chirk Castle and Gardens
Distance Away: 17 miles
13th Century Grade 1 Listed castle and beautiful award winning gardens – dog friendly
Speke Hall gardens and estate
Distance Away: 34 miles
Speke Hall is a wood framed wattle and daube Tudor manor house – one of the best surviving examples of it’s kind. Dog friendly
Attingham Park Estate
Distance Away: 43 miles
Grade 1 listed Regency Mansion house in Shropshire under an hours drive from Golly Farm surrounded by 200 acres of parkland (dogs welcome)
Lots to see and do plus cafe and shop.
Bodnant Gardens
Distance Away: 45 miles
80 acres of stunning gardens to explore – dogs welcome
Biddulph Grange Gardens
Distance Away: 47 miles
A masterpiece of Victorian garden design only an hour from Golly Farm.
Tea room, shop and plant centre
Little Moreton Hall
Distance Away: 55 miles
Iconic black and white Tudor Mansion, with wonky walls surrounded by a moat.
Dogs not allowed in the gardens or across the moat.
Pubs/Places To Eat
Fouzi’s Italian Rossett
Distance Away:
Family run Italian restaurant, open for breakfast through to evening meals.
Just over 2 miles from Golly Farm Cottages.
Good selection to suit most tastes.
The Golden Lion
Distance Away: 3 miles
Rossett pub with beer garden or open fire, dog friendly
Good quality food and sensible prices
The Alyn Pub
Distance Away: 3 miles
Rossett waterfront pub with terrace beer garden and log fire serving modern pub food
The Pant-yr-Ochain
Distance Away: 5 miles
A Brunning and Price family pub with lovely out door areas, bar and restaurant.
Some areas are dog friendly.
Grosvenor Garden Centre
Distance Away: 5 miles
Lovely garden centre with cafe – worth a visit especially at Christmas
The Boat Inn at Erbistock
Distance Away: 15 miles
17th Century character stone built pub with riverside views and great food
Twirl of Hay
Distance Away: 10 miles
Family friendly Brewers Fayre Pub / Restaurant with indoor play area for children.
