3 days in Chester with the dog
3 days For dog owners Built from visitor-rated places
Three days, a trail of castles and museums, and very little time behind the wheel. Day one keeps things compact: Knowsley Hall, then lunch at the Prescot Reform Club (food hygiene rating 5/5) just 1.6 miles away, with Prescot Museum under a quarter of a mile beyond. Day two moves 17.2 miles to Chester Castle, with Off The Wall, another 5/5 hygiene rating, only 0.3 miles on. Day three heads 25.7 miles to Bodelwyddan Castle before finishing at SC2 Rhyl.
For dog owners, Llanbenwch Caravan Park, Ceiriog Valley Park and Stonewood Country Lodge (sleeps 6, 1.8 miles from Mouldsworth station) are all listed as pet friendly. We don't hold dog policies for the stops themselves, so it's worth checking ahead, especially at the water park. Keep a lead handy, carry water and a bowl, and build in a walk between stops. Arriving by train? Chester is the nearest station.
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Day 1
Knowsley Hall to the Prescot Reform Club is just 1.6 miles, and Prescot Museum is under a quarter of a mile from the pub. Its listed hours start at 12:00 on Saturdays but not until 16:00 or 17:00 on weekdays, so this lunch suits a weekend. Keep the dog on a lead in town and check dog access at each stop before you go.
Day 2
Allow for the 17.2-mile drive to Chester Castle. Off The Wall is then 0.3 miles away and the Grosvenor Museum a short stroll beyond, so the car can stay parked all afternoon. Ring ahead about dogs inside, and bring water for the walk between stops.
Day 3
It's 25.7 miles to Bodelwyddan Castle and then 4.1 miles to SC2 Rhyl. Check SC2 Rhyl's dog policy before you set off, and if dogs can't come in, plan for someone to take the dog for a walk on a lead while the others swim.
🛏️ Where to base yourself
Stays in Chester that put this whole plan within easy reach.
Stonewood Country Lodge
✓ Set in a peaceful countryside location near Kelsall village
Chester, North West England
Sleeps 6
£413 per break
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