Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre

Start exploring your surroundings by walking direct from the farm, perhaps following one of the trails through adjacent Primrose Wood or climbing up Old Pale Hill (about two hours to the top and back). Other walks take you to ‘Little Switzerland’ or Eddisbury Hill Fort, and the long-distance Sandstone Trail passes through the farm’s land. Delamere Forest (10 minutes’ drive) is another good place for a walk, and it’s also got cycle trails, segway hire and a Go Ape adventure park for the daredevils. Forestry England also stages a number of ‘Forest Live’ concerts here in the summer, with major names headlining. If you fancy leaving the rural pursuits behind for a while, take a trip to Chester (20 minutes) to see the cathedral, the historic city walls and the classic black and white buildings of Chester Rows. Chester Zoo is another popular attraction, and there’s often the option of seeing more equestrian events at Chester Racecourse.