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.

Large multi-screen cinema within the Dome. My party visited screen 7 (I think there were several…read moremore), so that's the only one I can comment on. To get to the cinema you go up some neon-decorated escalators. Very flash! The foyer is pretty much what you expect of a cinema, with popcorn, ice cream etc available. From there we went up another escalator, with some interesting views of the inside of the dome. The 'screen' was a really nice room. The seats were a good size and pretty comfy with plenty of leg room and a drink holder. They did however suffer from a bit of vibration transference, so you knew when your neighbours were moving around! Sound was excellent without being deafening.

A large multi screen cinema in the dome, this is good to visit if you fancy a bit of a drive out of…read moretown. There's lots of bars and restaurants surrounding it so you can make a nice night of it. The screens themselves are large and the seats very comfy. I found there to be more leg room than in normal Vue cinemas. Watch out though if you're driving, it says on the website that you can get free parking if you're going to the cinema, but then it doesn't tell you in which car parks when you arrive. We parked in a pay & display but were refused a refund.

A great cafe located on a quiet farm! As you walk to the cafe, you can hear the sounds of grazing…read morecattle and the baas of roaming sheep. The have great pastries and cakes for breakfast, along with a hearty and filling breakfast and lunch menu. They offer some vegetarian options which are great! I also love that they have paired with a local coffee roasters and offer lovely local coffee which tastes great. It's a great stop for bicyclists, as well as those who want a brunch break. They also have a farm shop in which they sell lovely personal goodies, along with other foods from local businesses!

From the owner: Farm Shop, Cafe, Butchery and Deli in the Heart of Cheshire.read more

Don't do it - crap place.read more

Shugborough is a charming estate with a lively house. We came here often in my childhood, and it…read morehas been well kept the grounds house events such as classic car shows and charming sculpture walks. The courtyard host coffee shops and ice cream, and I live the bridges. The passing bridge is still a favourite for pooh sticks even though I'm a fully grown woman. Nice place, great for a picnic too. PS, its a cracking place to collect conkers!

Shugborough Hall is a National Trust Property located in Stafford. The location and the Christmas…read moremarket event they were holding on the weekend made it the perfect place for the annual Jewellery Quarter residents trip (yes, I am of an age that I go on Coach trips). I have vague memories of maybe visiting this place in the depths of time gone by, although with most National Trust properties - they are much of a muchness. Once you've seen one stately home you kinda get the gist. As you would expect, it's pretty impressive. The driveway must be nearly a mile long to get to the property (and is a little dicey, so be prepared to close your eyes if you're an insecure passenger) and the place is surrounded by rolling green fields. I would imagine in the summer you might see deer (or at least cattle) strolling around as you approach the house. The house itself is pretty magnificent. Some of it's buildings are constructed in what I imagine to be sandstone and the main building is bright white and looks very well kept. There is plenty of parking to be had on site and as well as the house there are gorgeous gardens, a tea room a gift shop and all of the facilities you would expect from a National Trust property. The Christmas event is wonderful. As well as numerous market stalls under cover at the front of the building with lots of craft and local produce, there was live music and food being served all through the day. Once we had gotten in to the market, we grabbed a hot food and a warm drink and began to plan our day. The market had a great selection of gifts to be had! Everything from handmade toys, jewellery, clothing and food was on offer for very reasonable prices. We picked up some great presents (and a little something for me, of course) and had a really nice time chatting to the stall holders who explained how everything was made and where ingredients etc were sourced from. The inside of Shugborough had been specially with a "Christmas by candlelight" theme. Only the downstairs was open (apparently the upstairs is open normally) and all of the rooms were decorated with gorgeous bouquets of flowers, candles and decked out with Christmas trinkets. The staff were also wearing the clothing of the era and were on hand to answer any questions about the house, the history or anything in the rooms. Entrance for an adult to get into both the hall and the market was £8 in advance. I felt this was a fair price to have a look around the house, the gardens and the markets. Obviously a lot of effort goes into making everything look just right for the occasion and it felt very festive. I would recommend a visit to Shugborough during the Christmas event or at any point in the year if you're a fan of stately homes. The gardens must look magnificent in the Summer when everything is in bloom, but even in winter we had a lovely wander around admiring them. I would recommend the hall as a nice afternoon out for the family.

This is a lovely old house and is very interesting for all ages. They show films of its history…read moreinside and there is lots to see. There is also, allegedly, a ghost. There isn't a great deal of parking nearby and obviously it is not easily accessible for those with limited mobility.

I've never been in the High House, but my gran and mum thought it was brilliant. Inside during the…read moreday there is a museum showing a lot of stafford history. From the outside the building is lovely and well worth a look.

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.

the hazelwood is a great pub to go to, many of the local community go there to socialize and have a…read moregood time. The prices for drinks etc are very reasonable and definately worth the price. The people that go there are very welcoming and always provide some entertainment. The staff that work the bar are very nice and always make you feel welcome even if it is your first time in there. Definately worth a visit if you are in the area of this place. Even if it is by yourself or with your mates. Great place to socialize.

I have been to most pubs around Burntwood without a bad word to say, my visit to the Hazelwood has…read morebeen by far my worst experience. Dirty glasses, flat beer, youth taking drugs in the toilets, rude locals. Will not return.

this place is based on the big new complex on dunwoody way (the new road that leads down past…read moremorrissons supermarket). on the complex there is a pizza hut restaurant, a reel cinema, bowling alley and ofcourse MECCA BINGO! i have only been here a couple of times and both times i was signed in as a guest as i had gone along with a member. the place inside is huge!! there is a great atmosphere in here as it has been really busy the times i have visited - with people of all ages i might add - literally from youngsters (i assume it is over 18's in here but im not certain) but all the way up to old dears in their 80's who come out for a gossip and catch up with their friends and a cheery game of bingo! the entrance as you go in is all nice and new (the whole place is with it not being built that long ago) but there is an amusement arcade right by the entrance with all neon and lights to give it that glitzy vegas feel. if you like a good game of bingo this is an ideal place as you have the chance to take part in both local (just the crewe bingo hall) and national games where all the mecca halls across the uk take part - this is a huge amount of money for the prize. and there is always a good reception for you - staff seem friendly and helpful, drinks at the bar are pretty reasonable too. the only drawback is that you do tend to get older more mature people that play religously every day or week and they don't seem to like it if you are a 'newbie' and win anything. - i think they believe that they are entitled to win with them visiting every day! apart from this it is a great place for a bit of lighthearted fun.

After attending a session at Mecca bingo in Crewe this evening I have vowed never to go again…read more There was a total fiasco with the late session games. Someone called the 2nd house only to be told that they were missing number 57 to complete the house, this number had been called several numbers beforehand and people using the paper books had marked it off Apparently it had not shown up on the max boards or lit up above the caller, the manager was called to sort it out but could not see what the problem was, the house was then called by someone else on a different number.Several people informed the manager that they had previously marked number 57 off on their books but he would not accept that, saying that it could not have been called. I would like to know how so many people had marked it off if it hadnt been called, the game was a farce ! I was with a friend for the bingo this evening so you have now lost 2 paying guests for future sessions. I am not saying this as sour grapes, I was nowhere near to winning but I feel it is so unfair on the person who rightly should have had the prize money.