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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.

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.

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 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!