Things to do in Chester

Looking for things to do in Chester? You've come to the right place as Chester is one of Britain's greatest heritage cities, full of things and places just waiting to be discovered!

A city full of historic treasures you must see. The city is home to the most complete City Walls in Britian dating from the Roman occupation 2,000 years ago built to protect the city. Today you can take the 2 mile walk of the walls and admire the beautiful heritage of Chester.

The unique 700 year old Rows are home to both independent and high street names taking shopping therapy a whole new level.

The city is home to the oldest still in use racecourse in the country - The Roodee - once the site of a massive Roman harbour, now a glamarous venue that plays home to a thriving horse racing and international polo season year on year.

The Roman Amphitheatre where 7,000 spectactors once enjoyed circuses, festivals and gladiator fights has been brought to life and the 1,000 year old Chester Cathedral is free to enter and hosts regular musical events and exhibitions. Scale the Cathedral at Heights Tour and go behind the scenes.

The Eastgate Clock - one of the most photographed in the world - built to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and restored in summer 2015 stands proudly in the Chester city centre.

Chester’s magical mix of heritage, shopping and restaurants make the city the perfect place to visit around the clock.

There is a wealth of things to see and do in this extraordinary city with Chester Zoo, the perfect day out for animal lovers and garden fans, a host of museums, an 1000 year old cathedral, sensational shopping, guided walks and tours and more to enjoy.

Shouting out the whole list of attractions and things to do in Chester would tire even the Town Crier.

Use these pages to plan your visit – simply search for the attractions that might interest you.

From 17th May many of our attractions will be opening their doors again, if you plan to visit please check opening times and admission prices with each individual business before you travel, despite us aiming to bring you real time information about the county's offerings things have been changing frequently.

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Storyhouse

Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.
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Chester Zoo
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

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Blue Planet Aquarium

Get up close to Awesome Sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium and see real scuba divers in our daily feed shows in the Aquatheatre.
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The Rows

Chester has been offering retail therapy to visitors since it developed as a bustling market town in the Middle Ages with the unique Rows galleries. Nowadawyas there's everything including great restaurants, world class bars and pubs, superb shopping from big name brands and independents, unique and vintage jewellers, and health and beauty spots!
The River Dee

The river is 70 miles long and stretches through Wales and Chester. On the bank of the river is the 'Groves', a paved promenade complete with bandstand, cafés, restaurants and public houses.
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Grosvenor Park

Grosvenor Park is a grade II* registered, green flag award winning park dating back to 1867 covering 20 acres. It's the main ornamental park in Chester whose layout was designed by Edward Kemp.
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Roman Tours

Established in 1997 with some of the only full time Romans in Britain, Roman Tours offer a unique and exciting service throughout the year.
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Roman Garden

A charming garden constructed in a Roman Style.
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Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.
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ChesterBoat - Sightseeing River Cruises and Private Hire

Enjoy a different side of Chester - the riverside! Sail with us along the beautiful River Dee.
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Chester Running Tours

Looking for a different way to see and learn about Chester? Then why not take a 5K or 10K running tour.
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Chester Day Boat Hire

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Christleton, Chester

Come on board and spend the day cruising the Shropshire Union Canal from Christleton to Beeston near Chester in our superb DayDreamer narrowboat. With easy to operate controls, this day hire narrowboat is lots of fun.

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Chester City Walls

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Chester

The city walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.
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Eaton Golf Course

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Chester

Our course was designed by Donald Steel, the celebrated golf architect, as an enjoyable challenge for players of all abilities.

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Sandfield Golf Range

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Golf Course

Chester

Golf course and driving range with 18 covered bays, floodlighting, putting green, 3 open bays, practice bunker, shop, clubs for hire, lessons available. Bookings taken up to 24 hours in advance.

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Roman Amphitheatre - Chester

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Chester

Chester Amphitheatre is the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain.
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The River Dee

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Chester

The river is 70 miles long and stretches through Wales and Chester. On the bank of the river is the 'Groves', a paved promenade complete with bandstand, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

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Chester Curzon Park Golf Course

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Chester

Curzon Park has a fabulous setting for a round of golf, set as it is within a loop of the River Dee. Laid out on meadowland, it possesses a whole host of challenges that will excite and frustrate all levels of golfer.

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Caldy Nature Park

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Chester

Discover the secrets of this hidden gem, nestled in the suburbs just outside of Chester. With an abundance of wild flowers in its meadows and its sections of ancient hedgerows, Caldy Valley Nature Park is a beautiful oasis in which to while away an a
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Town Crier Proclamation at the Cross

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Chester

A unique regular midday proclamation in Chester's historic centre, where Bridge Street meets Eastgate Street and Watergate Street which is marked by a stone pillar "The High Cross". Proclaimation takes place Tuesday to Saturday, June to August, at…

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Vicars Cross Golf Club & Driving Range

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Chester

Vicars Cross golf club is a sensational tree-lined course, played on undulating parkland, with rolling fairways that demand accuracy from the tee.

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