There’s something magical about exploring the ruins of a castle and imagining what life was like hundreds of years ago. With still a few more days left of the summer holidays to do, a visit to a castle is guaranteed to keep kids entertained and capture their imaginations.
Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Beeston Castle is around an hour and 20 minutes’ drive from Manchester, making it the perfect destination for a day trip. The impressive ruin sits on top of a rocky crag where it towers over the surrounding fields.
From the top it offers breath-taking panoramic views and on a clear day you can even see as far as The Pennines and the Welsh Mountains. There’s a footbridge which takes you directly inside the ruins where you can see the sturdy walls up close.
