Hawarden (Chester) (EGNR)

Matthew Stibbe

15 years ago

Nearest town: Chester (17m by car), Cheshire

PPR: Yes

ICAO: EGNR

Phone: 01244 522 012 (ATC); 01244 522 013 (PPR)

Landing fees:

Runway: 2043m x 45m, Asphalt/Concrete

Opening times: Winter – Mon 0630-1900; Tue-Fri 0730-1900; Sat & Sun 0930-1600; Summer – Mon 0530-1800; Tue-Fri 0630-1800; Sat & Sun 0830-1500.

Fuel: AVTUR JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL

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Handling: Chester Handling Services Ltd. (01244 536 853).
Taxis: Joe-La-Taxi (01244 533 737), Chester Mini Bus (01244 679 928) and Chester Radio Taxis (01244 372 372).
Car Hire: National (01244 390 008, www.nationalcar.co.uk), Maincrest Hire (01244 380 038) and Enterprise (01244 399 393, www.enterprise.com).
Passenger facilities: Passenger lounge, conference facilities, free wireless internet access, free parking, and a fully fitted self-service refreshment and kitchen area with complimentary snacks for executive clients. Customs and immigration.
Charter: Contact handling company to arrange.

The Mount Inn, Chester (01244 317 688). Friendly locals’ backstreet pub.
The Farndon Arms, Farndon, Chester (01829 270 570). Open fire in the winter and decent food.
Greyhound Inn, Saughall, Chester (01244 880 205). Lovely village pub with four ales on tap and good menu.

Franc’s, Chester (01244 317 952). A 15-year-old veteran, one of the city’s favourites – dependable French cuisine.
Restaurant at the Curzon Hotel, Chester (01244 678 581). Monthly-changing menu and a good wine list.
The Living Room, Chester (08704 422 805). Classy piano bar and restaurant serving simple quality food and great cocktails.

Green Bough Hotel, Chester (01244 326 241, www.greenbough.co.uk). Small luxury hotel, multi award-winning.
Chester Grosvenor (01244 324 024, www.chestergrosvenor.com). Grade II listed building with modern elegant interior and full luxury spa.
Rowton Hall, Chester (01244 335 262, www.rowtonhall.co.uk). Country house and spa in Georgian manor house, with individually designed bedrooms.

Westminster Park Municipal Golf Course, Chester (01244 680 231).
Chester Golf Club (01244 671 185, www.chestergolfclub.co.uk). Meadowland course on two levels within a loop of the River Dee.
Hawarden Golf Club, Hawarden (01244 520 809, www.hawardengolfclub.co.uk). An 18 hole par 69 parkland course set in mature meadowland.

Chester Zoo (www.chesterzoo.org). One of the country’s best.
Chester Cathedral (www.chestercathedral.com). Founded as a Benedictine Monastery in 1092.
Grosvenor Museum, Chester (01244 402 008). Fascinating collection of local history, including Roman Chester.