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Beeston Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 34 photos

Cheshire Life

Just 20 minutes from the lovely walled town of Chester is the rural community of Beeston.
There are ruins of an old castle with sweeping views across the Cheshire plains and the opportunity of seeing rural life in action. A dairy ice-cream farm and a candle workshop factory are two popular attractions set admist the south Cheshire rural countryside.

Pros and Cons

Pros:delightful countryside
In a nutshell:Castles, Candles and the "Cow to the Cone" experience

Last visit to Beeston: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Feb 9, 2003
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Reviews (33)

Other animals Off The Beaten Path (7)

The farm has several other animals, such as goats and rabbits and alpacas (type of llama) - which the children enjoy... more travel advice

Mum and Baby Off The Beaten Path (7)

In just a short time, mum had cleaned her youngster up and the newborn had struggled up on its wobbly legs - the farmer... more travel advice

Ice Cream!! Off The Beaten Path (7)

There are so many delicious varieties to taste -some 30 different ice-creams and sorbets are made. Flavours include... more travel advice

"Cow to Cone" Off The Beaten Path (7)

A few miles from Beeston, down the country lanes is a popular kids attraction. Drumlan Hall Farm on Newton Lane,... more travel advice

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Comments (8)

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lou31 Jun 15, 2006 at 3:19 PM

I really enjoy the smaller places when travelling. This town has a little bit of everything. I enjoyed reading about it. Loved the cow to cone tips, that place looked like a fun place to visit...thanks
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Trekki Nov 20, 2005 at 1:30 PM

Oh well, indeed - I could spend ages here and never come back - eating and drinking and candle shopping - how beautiful :-)))
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dr.firas Feb 20, 2004 at 5:28 AM

I liked the Ice cream, and the Blondy Ice cream eater ;-)
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prleprle Nov 4, 2003 at 6:54 AM

I love that smal and rural communities. Beeston look like a great place to discover real english countryside.
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richiecdisc Feb 17, 2003 at 6:44 PM

Believe it or not I did this candle making before. Yes, ME. And I actually am not sure I would like beer flavored ice cream. And no, I am not running a fever. ;P
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matcrazy1 Feb 14, 2003 at 3:44 PM

Great page and place: I like cottage pic, castle, candles and a llama :-)))
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steventilly Feb 9, 2003 at 1:37 AM

Much nicer than going to football! :-P
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truus_s Feb 8, 2003 at 11:45 AM

Great castle ..and HHMMM...ice cream farm..nice page!!