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Book your midweek city getaway now with some fantastic offers for Chester city centre, you can enjoy a summer break with quiet river strolls, green park spaces to explore and shaded historic walkways. Pack your swimmers for a relaxing spa getaway, enjoy refreshing alfresco cocktails on balmy summer evenings, indulgent afternoon teas and spectacular dining experiences. Sunday nights have never looked so good!

Chester is consistently featured as one of the UK’s most historic cities. Walking through Chester, you’re never far from remnants of Britain’s storied past and you don’t have to look very far to find fascinating evidence of just about every period of our nation’s history.

We admit it, we’re flaky! We just can’t decide which is our favourite pastry outlet in Chester, but we’re ok with that. Here’s a list of our top 5 bakes - one for every weekday so no need to decide.

We've teamed up with our friend Becky at GlobalGrasshopper.com - the award-winning UK travel blog which focuses on the unique, under-the-radar and most beautiful places around the world - to bring you a roundup of unique spa experiences in Cheshire. Because let's face it, you deserve some rest and relaxation, Cheshire style!

This is your top guide to experiencing an Afternoon Tea you’ll never forget in Chester and Cheshire.

Why not take a break from online shopping, and explore one of Cheshire’s fabulous shopping destinations? With so many iconic products on offer, and stunning scenery to match, the below locations are almost guaranteed to satisfy your retail therapy needs!

There is always something to do with the family in Chester, even midweek! Below we have pulled together a selection of fantastic attractions to enjoy together, and we have even added in some family-friendly accommodation options to ease the stress of planning.

There is always something to do with the family in Cheshire, even midweek! We have pulled together a list of fantastic attractions to enjoy together, and we have even added in a family-friendly accommodation option to ease the stress of planning.

With the latest step in the roadmap out of restrictions imminent, you may need some inspiration for your plans when we can enjoy even more of our favourite attractions and events. Here in Chester & Cheshire, we’ve got a lot going on from the freshest, newest attractions, to the return of your firm favourites. So here are our suggestions for 17 great ideas for 17 May (and beyond!):

With the summer months approaching and the opportunity to get out and explore Cheshire, it’s time to get planning those magical family days out. While the little ones may have been climbing the walls over recent months, they can now be treated to some extra special fun across Cheshire’s many exciting attractions!

With the school summer holidays just around the corner, the family-friendly pursuit of packing a picnic and heading off for a day exploring Cheshire will be on the cards for many as we stay closer to home this year. Rather than joining the crowds at busier more popular attractions, take inspiration from our round-up to visit some lesser-known and quieter corners of our wonderful county.

Chester is one of the most unique University cities around and has a thriving student community. Luckily, the Visitor Information Centre team’s resident student Rachel has some insider tips on how to enjoy student life in Chester to the fullest!