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, a 1000 year old cathedral, sensational shopping, guided walks and tours and more to enjoy.

Come and feel the thrill of the race or kick back and relax whilst cruising down the river.

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. Don’t forget to download your copy of the Ultimate Guide to Chester and Cheshire packed full of places to visit and things to do in Chester.

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Breakout Chester

Breakout is a real-life escape room game based in the centre of Chester. Locked inside a room for 60 minutes, all you have is your brain as well as a series of hidden clues, riddles and puzzles to break out.
1. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018
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Storyhouse

Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema. The restored and revitalised 1930s Odeon building houses an 800-seat auditorium, a 150-seat studio theatre, a restaurant and two bars plus a 100-seat boutique, independent cinema.
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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 and a centre of musical excellence.
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Chester Racecourse

Chester Racecourse is the oldest Racecourse in Britain.
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City Sightseeing Open Top Tour

Discover the rich history of Chester with City Sightseeing open top bus tour.
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

The UK's largest designer outlet!
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Escapism Chester

Escapism Chester is a live escape room experience. You will be locked in a room for 60 minutes and challenged to hunt clues & solve puzzles to make your escape.
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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. Join us aboard our comfortable, luxury river boats for a City Cruise taking in the city's rich heritage, or sit back and relax for our Iron Bridge Cruise, a two-hour trip into the glorious Cheshire. We're also open for parties, special occasions and private charter.
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Roman Garden

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Garden

Chester

A charming garden constructed in a Roman Style.

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Chester Day Boat Hire

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Boat Trip

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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The River Dee

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Natural Feature

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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Golf Course

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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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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Town Crier Proclamation at the Cross

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Historic Site

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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Golf Course

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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Chester Town Hall

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Historic Site

Chester

The town hall is much regarded as the symbolic expression of civic government, having changed very little in external appearance since its completion in 1869.

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Chester City Walls

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Historic Site

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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Grosvenor Park

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Municipal Park

Chester

The main ornamental park in Chester, extremely popular to residents and visitors to the city

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