Cheshire equine model agency

If you're touring the caravan parks around Sandbach and fancy something a bit different, the Cheshire Equine Model Agency is worth tracking down. It's essentially a working facility where you can see horses and equine-related displays - the sort of place that appeals far more to serious horse enthusiasts than casual visitors dropping in for an afternoon.

The setup is fairly specialist. You're looking at a chance to see quality horses and learn about the equine industry, rather than a traditional zoo experience with multiple species. Kids will get something out of it if they're already horse-mad, but younger children expecting a full day's entertainment will likely lose interest quickly. Teenagers with a genuine interest in horsemanship or breeding will find it more worthwhile.

Practical details are thin on the ground - we don't have confirmed opening hours or admission prices - so you'll need to ring ahead before making the trip from Yellowstone Camping just down the road in Smallwood. Allow an hour or two at most, not a full day.

Fits best with a quieter holiday where you're basing yourself at one of the caravan parks nearby and making day trips. It works as a morning activity before heading to bigger attractions elsewhere in Staffordshire, rather than as a destination in itself. Not essential, but if you've got equine interest in the family and you're staying locally, worth the short drive to see if it's open.