TUDORS FISHING

The Mere at Tudors Fishing is a proper working fishery tucked away near Ellesmere, though it's worth knowing upfront that this isn't a visitor attraction in the traditional sense. It's a private fishing spot where anglers come to cast a line on a decent-sized body of water surrounded by woodland and wetland habitat.

If you're a keen angler, you'll find pike, perch, and coarse fish here. If you're not, honestly, there's limited appeal unless you're simply after a quiet walk around water. The setting is pleasant enough - reeds, trees, birds doing their thing - but it's essentially a fishing lake rather than a destination in its own right.

Your best bet is ringing ahead to check access and whether day permits are available, because turning up hoping for a mooch around could leave you disappointed. Even if fishing isn't your thing, the surrounding countryside near Ellesmere is solid walking territory, and both Archers' Meadow Glamping and Woodland Park Lodges sit within easy reach if you're basing yourselves in the area.

Families without fishing rods might find it a bit dull after ten minutes. But if someone in your party is a genuine angler, or you're after a quiet spot to observe water birds and wetland wildlife without the crowds, it's worth the short trip from Ellesmere to see what's on offer.