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    45 Reasons You Should Never Leave Cheshire

    Two-tier shopping, beautiful countryside, and outstanding pubs. What more could you want?

    1. Because this is what the countryside looks like.

    2. Because is there a more beautiful first-date setting than this?

    3. Because it has actual lakes.

    4. Because every summer Tatton Park gives Chelsea Flower Show a run for its money.

    5. Because they know how to make proper ice cream there.

    6. Because its art galleries are second to none.

    7. Because the views from Beeston Castle are simply glorious.

    8. Because Chester has two-tier shopping.

    9. Because there are few things better than a day out at Chester Zoo.

    10. Because you can make your own candles at Cheshire Workshops.

    11. Because this is how close you are to north Wales.

    12. Which means you're never far from the glorious Welsh seaside.

    13. Because they know how to do pubs up north.

    14. Because Chester's city centre is surrounded by Roman walls.

    15. Because Nantwich market is simply delightful.

    16. Because this is what a walk in Alderley Edge looks like.

    17. And it only gets better in the winter.

    18. Seriously, when the river Dee freezes, everything looks beautiful.

    19. Because a day out at Chester Races is tacky, but glam.

    20. Because its National Trust properties are simply lovely.

    21. Because even when it rains, Chester's really pretty.

    22. And when it's sunny, you can get an ice cream by the river.

    23. Because snowy walks in Warrington are the best.

    24. Because the fields in Frodsham roll on forever.

    25. Because even Caffé Nero looks enchanting in Nantwich.

    26. Because you can't beat a Sunday roast in Cheshire.

    27. Seriously, look at how cosy the pubs are.

    28. Because the Chester Mystery Plays are something else.

    29. And Chester is full of old Roman ruins.

    30. Because this place is just down the road.

    31. And if you fancier somewhere livelier, Liverpool isn't too far.

    32. And Manchester's pretty close too.

    33. Of course, if you want to stick to Cheshire, you can't go wrong with Port Sunlight village.

    34. Because northerners get chippies right.

    35. Because you'll always learn something new at Jodrell Bank.

    36. But if boats are more your thing, we've got that covered too.

    37. And you can always rent a canal boat for a trip down the river Dee.

    38. And stop off for a canal side drink en route.

    39. Because it's absolutely full of charming, little villages.

    40. Which contain interesting museums.

    41. Because the flowers in Ness Gardens on the Wirral will amaze you.

    42. And so will Lyme Park Orangery.

    43. Because an afternoon at Cholmondeley Castle is very pleasant.

    44. Because Rufus Court in Chester is the best place to catch some really good jazz.

    45. Why would you live anywhere else?