Visiting Chester? Find out which attractions and restaurants to visit. Chester is one of the richest city in Britain for archaeological and architectural treasures and offers so much to discover and explore.
Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral, in the city of Cheshire. It’s popular with locals and visitors as it offers a vibrant community of worship. The cathedral is a stunning archaeological treasure, full of medieval history and modern history.
The cathedral has many visitors from all over the world, so why not take a visit with friends or family? There is so much to do in Chester, especially if you love city sightseeing!The cathedral is free admission to visit, so if you’re visiting Chester, why not explore what the cathedral has to offer? It offers so much culture and is a centre of musical talent, so why not take a tour around the magnificent building?
Opening times
Monday to Saturday: 9am to 6pm
Sunday: 11am to 6pm
Address
Chester Cathedral Office
12 Abbey Square
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2HU
Contact details
01244 324756
www.chestercathedral.com
2. Walls of Chester
Follow Roman soldier’s footsteps, at the Walls of Chester and enjoy beautiful views of the city. See the Water Tower, which is no longer next to the river, the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre, the popular clock on Eastgate and much more.
Tours are available around the city, so why not visit Cheshire and discover its history? The tours depart from the Town Hall Visitor Centre and last around 90 minutes in duration.
The walls of Chester hold so much history as well as picturesque views, so make sure to take lots of pictures along the way! Whether you plan to visit Chester with friends or family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you plan to visit for city sightseeing or shopping, you won’t be disappointed!
Opening times
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017
Address
Chester
CH1 1RE
England
Contact details
01516 015333
www.visitchester.com/things-to-do/chester
3. Chester Rows
Chester Rows is a great place for shopaholics and has been popular with visitors since it developed as a fascinating market town in the middle ages. After a few years, unique Rows galleries were created, giving visitors stores at street level with steps to another tier of shops above. It is also the oldest shopping façade in England!
The Rows are unique with their double shops and it’s not the usual retail shops in Chester, as they have many independent retailers you won’t find anywhere else.Popular shoemakers and Iron Mongers use to trade in these historic streets when fruit and herb markets and cheese fairs were popular in the city.
Some of the buildings and shops were built in the 13th century and have survived years, contributing history to the beauty and character of the city of Chester.
Address
Chester
CH1 1NG
England
Contact details
01244 402110
www.visitchester.com/things-to-do/chester
4. Tatton Park
Tatton Park is situated in 1,000 acres of the most beautiful deer park and the former Egerton family home is open to explore at your own pace. Why not take a stroll through the park and gardens and see the rare breeds of animals at the working farm.
There is also a Stableyard, where you can relax, have food and refreshments and shop in various independent shops. It’s a great place to visit on the weekend, so why not go with friends or explore the family home and gardens?The estate was the property of the Egerton family for nearly 400 years until it was taken over by the National Trust in 1958. The house and gardens are now financed and maintained by Cheshire East Council.
If you plan to go to Cheshire, there is so much to do and see – whether you plan to visit for a day, a weekend or a week.
Address
Tatton Park Gardens
Mereheath Dr
Knutsford
WA16 6QN
Contact details
01625 374400
5. Eastgate Clock
Eastgate Clock is a famous clock built just above the Eastgate of the ancient walls of Chester. It is popular with locals and tourists and is a landmark of Chester.
The original gate was Roman and the present gate was built in Georgian times, to allow coaches through, however, the clock wasn’t added to the gate until the Victorian era to celebrate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee.
Eastgate Clock is the most photographed timepiece in England, after Big Ben and is also a Grade I Listed building. If you plan on visiting Chester, the Eastgate Clock is a must see, especially if you plan to visit the Walls of Chester.
Why not go sightseeing with friends? There are many attractions to see as well as popular shops and restaurants to visit.
Address
45 Eastgate Street
Chester
CH1 1LR
England
Contact details
01872263692
www.discoverchester.co.uk/Eastgate
Top 5 kid’s activities
1. Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is the place to go if you want to get close to your favourite animals! There are so many exotic and endangered animals, 500 species and 125 acres of habitats.
Why not take your kids to discover and learn all about the animals, such as tigers, lions, monkeys and more! Whether you fancy a visit to Africa or the rainforest, you’re bound to come across some amazing animals.
Chester Zoo is a conservation charity and you help support the zoo by getting involved. Kids will love getting close to animals and taking part in feeding times and other talks at the zoo. There’s even a junior rangers training camp, where you can explore with the zoo rangers and learn all about animal protection. Kids will love the zoo and have a great fun filled day out, so why not take them one weekend or during the school holidays?
Opening hours
Spring/Autumn: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Summer: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Late Autumn: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:30
Winter: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Closing time is subject to change so call or check the link before your visit.
Pricing
Gate prices Peak
Adults: £24.00
Kids: £20.00
Off Peak
Adults: £26.00
Kids: £22.00
Address
Upton by Chester
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1LH
England
Contact details
01244 380 280
www.chesterzoo.org
2. Chester City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off Tour
City Sightseeing Chester Hop on Hop off Tour is a great way to explore the sights and attractions of Chester. Discover Chester’s archaeological treasures all in a bright red double decker bus! - Kids will love the tour, where they will learn and have fun at the same time.
There are 13 stops altogether, where you can sightsee, shop or eat! Why not stop off at the award winning Dewa Roman Experience, where you can walk through Roman Streets and uncover the archaeological remains? For people who love shopping, why not stop off at Frodham Street, where you will find the shopping centre and markets!
There is so much to do in Chester. Why not plan the day sightseeing and relax with an evening meal, in one of the popular restaurants nearby?
Opening hours
March through 29th October
09:56 - 16:43
Pricing
Adults from £11.00
Kids from £4.50
Address
Chester Railway Station
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 3DR
England
Contact details
01244 381461
www.city-sightseeing.com/en/89/chester
3. Showboats of Chester
Jump on board at one of the Showboats of Chester and take an adventure along the river of Chester! There is so much to see and learn about, such as the historic landmarks Chester has to offer. From Medieval to Roman, children will learn all about Chester’s horrible histories!
The river cruise takes around two hours, where you can relax and enjoy the sights of Chester. Why not go on Chester’s Hop on Hop off Bus after and discover more? There is a combined tour ticket experience, where the whole family can enjoy the freedom of the city – Kids will love experiencing the city on the upper deck of the bus!
There are various restaurants to visit after the tour, so why not get a bite to eat and relax afterwards? Children will love exploring Chester, as there’s so much for them to see and get involved with!
The tours would make a great day out during the school holidays, so why not plan in advance?
Opening hours
Hourly on a varying seasonal schedule.
Pricing
Ticket Type Online (Quayside)
Adult: £6.50 (£7)
Concession / Student: £6 (£6.50)
Child (5 to 15 years): £2.25 (£2.50)
Child (Under 5 years): Free (Free)
Family Tickets (2 adults / concessions and up to 3 children): £17 (£18)
Address
Souters Lane
The Groves
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1SD
England
Contact details
01244 325394
www.chesterboat.co.uk
4. Blue Planet Aquarium
Why not visit the Amazon River for a look into rainforest life, or visit the Mangrove Swamp full of otters and rock pools? There is so much to do and see at the aquarium and the kids will have an amazing day out!Blue Planet Aquarium offers a great adventure for the whole family, both below and above sea! Kids will be able to explore their favourite animals and explore the coral cave full of tropical fish – Make sure they take lots of photos!
There are so many animals to discover that live down in the deep sea. So why not plan a visit to the aquarium in the summer holidays?
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00
School holidays, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Closed on Christmas Day
Pricing
Adult: £17.75
Child: £12.75
Concession: £15.50
Under 95cm: Free
Family: £58.00
Parking facilities
Up to 2 hours: £2.50
2-4 hours: £3.50
Address
Cheshire Oaks
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 9LF
England
Contact details
0151 357 8804
www.blueplanetaquarium.com
5. Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway
There are also new additions to the railway, so don’t miss out on seeing an electric Thomas the Tank Engine and Drive Your Own Trevor Tram – kids will love it, especially when they can experience being a train driver!Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway offers fun for all the family – especially if you love trains! Take a ride on the miniature railway and enjoy the beautiful sights of Chester’s Grosvenor Park, close to the city centre.
Why not take the children one weekend, or during the school holidays and bring a picnic and relax with the family. There is so much to see and do in Chester, so make sure to see all of Chester’s popular attractions.
Opening hours
Opening hours are subject to change. Please call the attraction directly to avoid disappointment.
Pricing
Single ride
Child (aged 3 to 15): £1
Adult: £1.50
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £3.50
3 rides
Child (aged 3 to 15): £1.75
Adult: £2.75
Family (2 Adults and 3 children): £7
Address
Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park Road
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1QQ
England
Contact details
07530 397079
www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/GrosvenorPark
Top 5 restaurants in Chester
1. Upstairs at The Grill
www.upstairsatthegrill.co.uk
01244 344883
70 Watergate Street
Chester
CH1 2LA
England
2. Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor
www.chestergrosvenor.com/dining/simon-radley-restaurant
01244 324024
The Chester Grosvenor 56-58
Eastgate
Chester
CH1 1LT
England
3. The Kings Grill and Cocktail Lounge
www.kingsgrill.co.uk
01244 305000
City Road
Best Western Premier
Hallmark Hotel Chester The Queen
Chester
CH1 3AH
England
4. Picanha by Fezenda
www.picanhagrill.co.uk
01244 311839
27 Newgate Street
Chester
CH1 1DQ
5. Joseph Benjamin
www.josephbenjamin.co.uk
01244 344295
140 Northgate Street
Chester
CH1 2HT
England