Nestling in the heart of Cheshire Beeston is probably most famous for its castle located high up on a sandstone outcrop some 400 feet high up overlooking the Cheshire Plains with views across the Wirral and Liverpool. Originally a hillside fort from the Bronze Age traces of this early use is still in evidence today. Work on the Castle wasn’t until started until 1226 and for around 400 years it was used as a castle defending England. It was also rumored to house a vast treasure hidden within it by Richard II. Around the middle of the 17th century the castle was dismantled by Order of Parliament leaving the extensive ruins that are still worth visiting today – provided you are fit enough to scale it! Today Beeston is also locally famous for its markets which see the village grow considerably with visitors, especially for the famous Bank Holiday Monday Markets. For those who have enjoyed the market, or indeed a walk up to the Castle then there are a number of local pubs and restaurants to help refresh. Beeston is around half an hour from Chester but for more immediate facilities Tarporley is located around three miles away and offers a wide range of leisure and retail facilities as well as local schools.
Places to Stay near Beeston
Wild Boar Hotel (0.96 miles)
Nestling in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, beneath the outcrop of Beeston Castle is the historic Wild Boar Hotel. This dramatic half timbered typically Cheshire black and white building was originally a ... More
Peckforton Castle (1.08 miles)
Set on a hillside above the rolling Cheshire plains, Britain's only intact medieval style castle invites you to enjoy a break with a difference within its magical, fortified walls. Any occasion, business or leisure, will be ... More | visit website
Pheasant Inn (1.88 miles)
Pheasant Inn (1.88 miles)
Tucked in a peaceful corner of rural Cheshire, this relaxing country retreat enjoys some of the most magnificent panoramic views of the Cheshire plains. Good wholesome freshly cooked food, traditional ales, a selection of wines ... More | visit website
Tollemache Arms (2.63 miles)
Newton Hall (2.86 miles)
Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf and Spa (2.88 miles)
Our Superb new development is set to be the last word in luxury. The Centrepiece is a brand new 85 bedroom hotel offering simply the highest standards of comfort and ... More
The Byre (3.29 miles)
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These two beautifully converted and tastefully furnished barns face into a safely enclosed aromatic courtyard garden where they enjoy individual patio areas. Farm walks join the Sandstone ... More
Higher Huxley Hall (3.30 miles)
Situated just a few miles from the ancient City of Chester. This award winning family run Historic Manor House, dates from the thirteenth century. Situated in a quiet green valley. ... More
Hill House Farm (3.48 miles)
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