A weekend in Chester

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Base yourself at Lloyd's of Chester, just 0.1 miles from Chester station, and this weekend works neatly whether you arrive by train or by car. Day one pairs two National Trust mills: Nether Alderley Mill in the morning, then Quarry Bank Mill for the afternoon, only 4.2 miles away. That short hop leaves plenty of time to linger rather than rush.

Day two is the bigger outing. It's 47.1 miles from Quarry Bank Mill to Brynbella, a stately home, so set off in good time and plan your route before you leave. Once you're there, Denbigh Museum is just 4.3 miles on, which makes for a relaxed afternoon of museums and galleries before you head back. With two short hops either side of one longer journey, it's a weekend that balances heritage with a bit of breathing space.

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Day 1

Start at Nether Alderley Mill in the morning, then make the 4.2-mile hop to Quarry Bank Mill for the afternoon. Both are National Trust properties, so it's an easy, unhurried day of mill heritage.

Morning

Nether Alderley Mill

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Afternoon

Quarry Bank Mill

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Day 2

Allow for the longest leg of the weekend, which is 47.1 miles from Quarry Bank Mill to Brynbella for the morning. Afterwards, Denbigh Museum is just 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the afternoon.