What's On
Boredom Busters Week
Ness Botanic Gardens
13th Feb 2012 - 17th Feb 2012For school half-term visit the Boredom Busters Week at Ness Gardens ....
Model Boat Fair
National Waterways Museum
3rd Mar 2012 - 4th Mar 2012There will be big boats and small boats, docks and locks ....
Wirral Farmers' Market
New Ferry Village Hall
11th Feb 2012An established Farmers' Market less than 10 minutes walk from Bebington Railway Station ....
Chester History Hunter Walking Tour
Town Hall Visitor Information Centre, ChesterEnjoy the Best of Chester with this daily walking tour ....
Chester Racecourse Wedding Fayre
Chester Racecourse
19th Feb 2012With 80 dedicated Wedding Suppliers and demonstrations throughout the day, this will be a fabulous event .....
Lunatics, Lovers, Poets and More
Chester History and Heritage
9th Jan 2012 - 30th Mar 2012This quirky and unusual exhibition looks at some of the curious and remarkable characters ....
Travel Offers
There are many offers available when travelling by public transport.
If you hold a National Bus Pass, take advantage of free travel where you can.
Use a Rail Card if you are eligible. Rail Cards can provide considerable savings.
Here are other Travel Offers that may be relevant to your journey:
The Great Escape with London MidlandEffective: 4th February 2012 to 19th February 2012
With Crewe, Winsford, Hartford, Acton Bridge and stations to Liverpool along with Alsager being served by London Midland, this £15 deal to travel their whole network is a fantastic deal. Even better with a railcard it is only £9.90.
Arriva Club 55Effective: 8th January 2012 to 28th March 2012
If you are 55 or over, and using the Arriva Trains Network to travel to Cheshire, you can travel for £19 return.
20% Discount off food and drink at your Railway Station
There's nothing better when you're feeling peckish, than a big discount.
The BiTE discount card offers you 20% off at food and drink outlets at railway stations across Cheshire and the UK.
Value Bus Tickets within Cheshire
When travelling by bus within Cheshire there are various tickets that can keep your costs down.
And, if you are 60 or over or "eligible disabled" you may be entitled to free off-peak travel.
If you want to explore Cheshire by Train, this is the ticket to consider. It is the perfect way to take a car free day.
The Northern Duo gives you one return train ticket, plus a second for half the price when two adults travel together with Northern on selected routes.
When travelling by Merseyrail their Family Ticket for £9.95 is great value.
With London Midland when 4 travel together you only pay for 2 and up to four children travel for a £1.
Small Group Discount with Arriva
If you are travelling to Cheshire with Arriva Trains Wales and there are three or more travelling, Small Group Day Tickets offers a 25% saving.
If you are travelling within Greater Manchester and parts of Cheshire, the GMPTE Wayfarer Ticket provides exceptional value.
Use this ticket for 4 days in 8 consecutive days for unlimited travel around Cheshire and its neighbouring coasts and peaks.
Freedom of the North West Railrover
Use this ticket for 4 days in 8 consecutive days or a full 7 days unlimited travel around the North West including parts of Cheshire.
Cheap Evening Return in Greater Manchester
Enjoy half-price rail fares after 1830hrs when you travel between two Great Manchester stations.
Save 1/3 on most Standard and First Class rail fares and start making some dramatic savings
Save 1/3 on most adult fares and 60% on child fares with a Family & Friends Railcard.
A 16-25 Railcard costs £28 and it'll save you 1/3 on rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year.
The Disabled Person’s Railcard saves 1/3 off standard and first class tickets and is available to disabled adults and children.
Ness Botanic Gardens
Neston Road
Ness
Neston
Cheshire
CH64 4AY
Tel: 0151 353 0123
www: Ness Botanic Gardens
Local Railway Stations for Ness Botanic Gardens include Neston and Hooton.