Beeston is a small village not far from Chester, enjoying a secluded location by the Peckforton Hills. It is most famous for its castle, now protected by English Heritage.
Standing majestically on sheer, rocky crags, Beeston Castle has perhaps the most stunning views from any castle in England. Its history stretches back over 4,000 years, to when it was a Bronze Age hill fort. The huge castle was built from 1226 and soon became a royal stronghold, only falling centuries later during the English Civil War.