Willow trail with famous faces and ice cream farm that's perfect for a summer day out

What's OnFamily & KidsWalksThe trail is only a short drive from Liverpool06:00, 28 Jul 2026A willow sculpture trail showcasing everything from an enormous Paddington and a Dalek to a dinosaur and Peter Rabbit has launched for the summer break. Marking four decades of Snugburys Ice Cream in Nantwich, the Cheshire farm is presenting the complimentary trail displaying six recreations of the most beloved straw sculptures to feature there throughout the past 40 years.‌The sculptures are crafted by artist Sarah Gallagher-Hayes, who has been creating willow works for 29 years, operating as Twigtwisters, reports the M.E.N.. Located in "a beautiful wild flower meadow", families are invited to treat themselves to an ice cream during their trip, with the farm's newest flavour being Miso caramel and b