A city, an adventure

Embrace the outdoors this winter...

Although Chester is known for its metropolitan style, what makes the city truly unique is that it retains so much of a connection with the outdoors. This makes Chester a perfect destination for an active break this winter, so wrap up warm, book your train tickets and come visit.

Whilst you can certainly sit back, relax and take the city in, why not pack your activewear, walking boots, and wetsuit and prepare for getting active in the city. Find all your inspiration for an active outdoor break here.

Cycle the city

A great, active way to experience the city is on two wheels with Chester Cycle Tours. These are unique cycling experiences where your guide will take you on a ride through Chester’s fascinating architecture and history while keeping active. Chester Cycle Tours provide the bikes, and you can enjoy the ride. Over 2 hours, you'll explore Chester's most fascinating places with views and landmarks you won’t see on a typical bus or walking tour.

Take on the river Dee

Dee River Kayaking gives you an opportunity to get active on the river Dee. With the Dee offering meandering flats, man-made waterfalls, and natural rapids from whitewater grades 1 to grade 4, there’s something on offer for everyone, from pros to absolute beginners. You can take guided tours along the river in your choice of watercraft including kayaks and paddleboards and there are a number of options including calm water kayaking, whitewater kayaking and stand up paddleboarding.

Explore further afield with BusyBus

Chester is perfectly located in the North West to explore the surrounding area. You can leave the worries of driving or finding your way to spots like North Wales, Yorkshire and the Lake District by booking a sightseeing tour with BusyBus.  Leaving conveniently from Chester you can take the day to explore one of these destinations onboard one of BusyBus’ fleet of minibuses which are built for sightseeing with panoramic windows and full PA systems.

Go wild in Delamere Forest

Chester can be your gateway to Cheshire. With easy access to destinations across the county via the Mid-Cheshire Line, you can enjoy some of Cheshire’s best outdoor activities, open spaces and hikes and be back for dinner. Delamere Forest, serviced by its own station, is just 15-minutes away from Chester by rail. There you can experience all kinds of active and outdoor activities like aerial the assault course and forest segways at Go Ape, bring your own or hire a bike and cycle round the forest and into the surrounding Sandstone Ridge, or visit Cheshire Outdoors for a range of activities like archery, air rifles and low ropes.

Save on Travel
 

You can also save on train travel and save the stresses of driving. Transport for Wales operate regular services to Chester from Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and more, and you can save by booking direct and in advance.