AN amusement park near Whitchurch has been named Cheshire's number one visitor attraction.

Bewilderwood Cheshire beat off competition from Chester Zoo, The Ice Cream Farm and Jodrell Bank to scoop the Visitor Attraction of the Year title in the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2023.

The outdoor park, which is based on a magical book series, opened in April 2021 and has become a much loved adventure where families can walk in the footsteps of the curious characters from the books and learn all about them as they venture through the woods.

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Creator Tom Blofeld was delighted with the achievement.

He said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to have won this award; it means so much to us all. 

"When Bewilderwood came to Cheshire, we knew competition was high, with so many great attractions nearby.

"So, to have won this award and be recognised as the visitor attraction of the year is just fantastic.

"We know that with the cost-of-living crisis people are struggling and they want to get the most out of their pennies.

"At Bewilderwood every single thing is included in the ticket price. So that’s free face painting, free shows, free crafts, free activity sheets, car parking, you name it.

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"Plus, you will spend all day here.

"We always get feedback about what great value it is, as once you’re here there are no additional costs, like you so often get on a day out.

"We just want everyone to have the same wonderful Bewilderwood experience, that’s why including so much in our entry ticket is so important to us.

"We really do hope those that still haven’t visited the woods will come along and see what all the fuss is about,

"We have lots on for Easter, including a pesky bunnies egg hunt."