I have to strongly agree with a former post on here that was written by a skype user..this was…read morewritten in 2009 and it is shocking to feel the same way five years later ...he writes ''Having recently visited the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port with a friend, I can certainly report that the various levels of advertising about the Museum are utterly false, which I have formally written to complain about. Importantly the Museum falsely advertises what a great place to visit, and continues to utilise a lot of extreme artistic licence in photos and text to promote the Museum. The 21st Century displays are mostly out of order. There were no volunteers in period costumes as promoted. On exhibit (the Stables) is empty and pointless. Other exhibits like the steam engines weren't working, with signs saying out of order. The Archive Centre was completely closed to the public. There are only few boats to be seen, and these are very rusty, dilapidated old barges that are water logged, mostly filled with debris and green slime.'' This place did feel like a ship graveyard and would make a good movie set for a ghost ship themed scene.. There were so many boats rotting on the sides, no actors in period costumes,,,half the buildings were closed off to public..and those that were open were just like walking in yours nans living room...which I can do that for free..The blacksmith was not even there,,but had left a catalogue with some of his works you could buy..which were great looking I have to say..so if you a fancy a lord of the rings themed gate,you know where to go.. The only redeeming feature that this place had was a 1000+ year old boat found from an archaeological dig (although the other boats looked like this) and the cafe..which sold cheap and cheerful homemade basics such as pies and jacket potatoes.. We paid £6.50 to get in...which didn't seem bad at the time...but I would save that money and go for a pint instead with Titanic playing in the background

The National Waterways Museum (once known as the Boat Museum) hosts a lovely waterside setting…read more The museum nestles on the banks of the Manchester ship canal and the Mersey in Ellsmere Port's fine Victorian canal docks. It's home to a remarkable collection of boats from inland waterways which include narrowboats, barges, ice breakers and much more. A memorable canal trip takes you through an industrial waterscape, which is rich in stories and wildlife. The tour allows you to look into the lives of boat people who travelled the canals and the families who lived and worked on the docks. There's plenty of space to let off steam, quiet corners for picnics and trails to follow which makes it a warm welcome for families. Visitor prices are reasonable, costing just £6 for an adult and £4 for a child (aged 5 to 16). Concessions are £5 and under 5's are free. As a whole, I would recommend this trip if you are interested in soaking up some local flavour as there is lots to see and do. With flotillas of historic boats and fascinating indoor displays, the National Waterways Museum is a great day whatever the weather.

A beautiful little theatre in the centre of Blackpool. It is…read morehoused in an old building and is very ornate inside. A lot of money has been raised by 'Friends of the Grand' to help it stay open and keep the facilities up to date. It shows a wide range of plays and groups, from Shakespeare to the every popular Rocky Horror Show. Usually offers a pantomime at Christmas and a summer season during the summer months. There is a large car park opposite, above BHS and discounts are offered. If you want a pre-theatre supper, there are lots of restaurants close by that are used to diners being in a hurry.

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Blackpool. It's beautifully preserved and run by…read morefriendly, dedicated staff who are obviously really committed to the place. The ticket prices are reasonable when you compare them to other towns. They have a good variety of shows which change frequently, and the auditorium is spacious and comfortable. It's right in the centre of town, absolutely perfect location. I went to see a show there and there was a little bar at the side near the stage door. You could wait for the stars to come out and then the whole cast retires there to sign autographs!

From my first musical, to my first on stage performance this theatre and musics hall will always…read morehold a special place in my heart. The staff in both are just so lovely and often other threatens bugs who are more than happy to chat about the show with you. It can get very busy, but the amount of shows they have make it worth waiting for the bathroom every once in a while

We love the Regent theatre. It has a wide range of shows, very comfy chairs and courteous staff…read more The toilets are always clean and pleasant and the bars are generally not too crowded. I would advise pre-ordering interval drinks though. The only down side is that there isn't on site parking.

Our tour group stayed at the castle while we toured the area. We loved our stay here at Ruthin…read moreCastle. I have noticed some of the negative reviews here of the castle, but, it in no way fits with our experience. The historic grounds are well maintained and there is so much to see. During our stay, we dined in the hotel for both breakfast and our dinners. Our dinners were excellent. The fish dinner was beautifully prepared and presented. There was a cheese selection that featured local Welsh cheeses that was first rate. Note: Our server was excellent. She was a local woman who had a complete knowledge of every dish, dessert and cheese. So, a tip of the hat to Rhianne, the Chief Steward who made every effort to serve us well.

Sharon at reception and concierge has been amazing! We have received a plethora of help from her…read moreregarding help with finding shopping, sights, local culture, and amenities available at the castle and spa.

It seems rather strange that a city like Chester doesn't have a decent cinema closer than this,…read moreanother cloned multiplex in an out-of-town retail park in the middle of nowhere, but there it is. Actually I say the middle of nowhere, that's just what it felt like during the 20 minute drive in the dark - it's actually on the edge of Ellesmere Port, but that's hardly a hub of civilisation in itself. It's the typical retail park scenario, you know the kind of thing - windy roads, lots of roundabouts, a steady breeze sweeping the tumbleweeds past as you're dazzled by the neon glow from Burger King, Nandos, Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny's, Bella Italia, and the other usual suspects. The cinema experience itself was just like any other Vue, I just hate this universal trend towards corporate blandness that insists on building these huge conglomerate retail parks in the middle of nowhere.

This is really the only choice of cinema in the Chester area if you are looing for decent screen…read moresize and a good amount of leg room. It's annoying to get to without a car as the buses can be quite bad and sometimes don't show up at all. If you can get there then it is a far better venue than any cinema nearer to the city. With a large number of screens there are a lot of films on offer at any one time. In fact last time we visited, my wife ended up watching a different film to me, and this worked out great with only a 20 minute wait for one of us. The food is obviously a massive rip off, but that is true of every cinema these days. Luckily the rest of the retail park offers a range of restaurants to suit al tastes so it is worth eating before or after the film rather than spending a similar amount on a drink and some ice cream.

The Playhouse strikes a bold shadow in Williamson Square, I've seen many a good play here, from…read moreArthur Miller's The Price and more recently, Ghost Stories (a cross between The League of Gentlemen and Derren Brown) with numbers scrawled over the walls, sifting into your subconscious and a true psychological horror. On at the moment is a classic performance of The Woman in Black and it has to be said that the range of plays performed at The Playhouse is outstanding. A real old-style theatre you can really enter into the atmosphere and enjoy the imaginative experience. If you're a bit short on cash and can't afford tickets at full price or on the last minute, try going down on the day (preferably early!) as they sell any remaining tickets for a fiver. Cheaper than the cinema and a little more cultural!

To say the Playhouse is my second favourite theatre in Liverpool is not to denigrate the place, I…read morehave seen some fantastic productions here it's just that the city also boasts the Everyman which is by far my favourite theatre in the country. The theatre has been here for some time and while the fascia and theatre itself are fairly traditional - whitewashed, cornice studded walls and heavy red curtains are the order of the day - the reception and bar areas have both received a bit of a facelift. This combination of the traditional and the modern is indicative of the sort of work that the Playhouse plays host to. Recently I have seen a fantastic production of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales which was excellent and demonstrated the versatility that an apron theatre space still has, given a skilled production team and set of actors. The Woman in Black will be playing here very soon having had an immensely successful run in London and this is demonstrative of the sort of production and acting talent that the Playhouse can attract. Very, very highly recommended.

I booked tickets for myself and some friends to go see Eliza and the Bear in Chester but I hadn't…read morebeen to the venue before so didn't know what to expect at all. It is two minutes walk from the station so was really convenient. What really shocked be about this place was how small it was! Probably around 200 people max per gig. Tickets were reasonable and they had a £1 cloakroom available. We went into the side bar area beforehand for some pre-gig drinks and it resembled an old social club, a bit dark and dingy but really added to the charm of this venue that clearly isn't a big budget production. Drinks were average venue price so nothing to complain about there. We moved round the main room where we saw three brilliant acts and around 150 people in the audience. A really great atmosphere, the acts were hanging out with the audience and it felt a lot more personal than a lot of big venues. Despite the stupidly sticky floors I will definitely be making my way back here to see some more top quality music.

How do you even know where to lk? It's a very exciting and lively environment. From family live…read moreBingo to adult gambling games, and every variety of arcade, animated, video games. Some giving out tickets to turn in for prizes. A well decorated pirate theme running all through Coral Island and Buccaneer Family Bar.

they have a fish and chips on the corner that the fish tasted like piss and chips were rubbery…read morenever go also there is a ride that goes around the arcade that is so shit I almost fell asleep never go also staff were kinda rude