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

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 many of us choosing staycations over our typical European destinations this summer, we thought it would be a great idea to highlight our stunning city’s European culinary offers.

We all know Chester is renowned for its variety and quality of restaurants, and the plant-based offer is no exception. With a whole host of exceptional vegan eateries and menus across the city from just about every type of cuisine out there, Chester is a haven for plant-based dining.

There is nothing more decadent and indulgent than afternoon tea and Chester is full of great places to enjoy this quintessentially British treat. 

Interested in visiting our magnificent city, but unsure as to where to begin? Don’t panic! We've put together 25 of our top things to do, from accommodation to retail, and everything in between!

Book your midweek city getaway now with some fantastic offers for Chester city centre.

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.

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.

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!):