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56 Best and Fun Things To Do In Chester, England


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This is an exquisite city in England rich with historical significance. Famed for its Roman structures and red sandstone fortifications, Chester is the ultimate vacation spot for history enthusiasts!

There are lots of things to do here, including shopping, visiting museums, and taking a sightseeing tour. One of the most popular things to do in Chester is visiting the Chester Cathedral, which is one of the most stunning buildings in the country.

Another popular attraction is the Grosvenor Museum. Located within an equally stunning historic building, the museum is home to exhibits about everything from the Romans to the Medieval-era, as well as natural history.

Find our list below of more great things to do in Chester, England, and plan your trip today

The 56 Most Popular Things To Do In Chester, England

56. Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Chris McKenna, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: Cheshire Chester

55. Alison Bradley Gallery

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Alison Bradley Gallery, Google Maps

Location: 42 Watergate Street Chester

Tel:  1244-315000

Web Address:   https://alisonbradley.gallery/

54. The Dean Addleshaw Tower

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: Chester

Tel:  1244-500959

53. Taste Cheshire

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Credit: John S Turner, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: soughton house 2 Nicholas St Mews Chester

Tel:  1244-956414

Web Address:   http://tastecheshire.com/

52. The Northgate

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Liverpool Arms 79 Northgate Street Chester

51. Water Tower Gardens

4.2 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: Tower Road Cheshire Chester

Tel:  1244-402202

50. Morgan’s Mount

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: 5 Water Tower Street Chester

49. Chester City Sight-seeing Tour Bus

4.4 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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Credit: Simon Stepsys, Google Maps

Location: 55 Streetation Road Chester

Web Address:   https://city-sightseeing.com/en/89/chester/253/hop-on-hop-off-chester

48. The Wesley Church Centre

4.9 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

Location: St John St Chester

Tel:  1244-323037

Web Address:   https://wesleychester.co.uk/

47. Chester History & Heritage

4.4 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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Location: Grosvenor Museum 27 Grosvenor Street Chester

Web Address:   http://historyandheritage.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/

46. Pemberton’s Parlour

4.3 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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Location: City Walls Chester

45. Jubilee Lift Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Credit: Paul Fortune, Google Maps

Location: Queensferry Deeside

44. Saint Mary Without-the-Walls

4.6 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Credit: David Striker, Google Maps

Location: Overleigh Road Handbridge Chester

Tel:  1244-671202

Web Address:   http://stmaryschester.co.uk/

43. Goddess Minerva’s Shrine

4.5 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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Credit: Alan Jones, Google Maps

Location: Edgar Pl Handbridge Chester

42. Chester Shot Tower

4.1 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: Chester

Web Address:   http://theshottower.co.uk/

41. Grosvenor Park Minature Railway

4.6 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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Credit: Stephen Chapman, Google Maps

Location: Grosvenor Park Chester

Tel:  7961-099572

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/gpmrshop/

40. King Charles Tower

4.1 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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Location: City Walls Chester

39. Chester In Lego

4.6 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Credit: Mick Sloth, Google Maps

Location: Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester

38. Chester Town Hall

4.5 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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Location: 33 Northgate Street Chester

Web Address:   http://chestertownhall.co.uk/

37. Edgar’s Field Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (46 reviews)

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Location: Handbridge Chester

36. Watergate Street Gallery

4.3 ★★★★☆ (54 reviews)

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Location: 60 62 Watergate Street Chester

Tel:  1244-345698

Web Address:   https://watergatestreetgallery.co.uk/

35. Shropshire Union Canal

4.4 ★★★★☆ (58 reviews)

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34. Marford Quarry North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ (90 reviews)

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Location: Springfield Ln Marford Wrexham

Tel:  1352-755472

Web Address:   https://northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/marford-quarry

33. Gladstone’s Library

4.6 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Credit: Gladstone’s Library, Google Maps

Location: Church Lane Hawarden Flintshire

Tel:  1244-532350

Web Address:   http://gladstoneslibrary.org/

32. The Water Tower

4.3 ★★★★☆ (111 reviews)

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Location: 1 Tower Road Chester

Tel:  1244-348439

Web Address:   http://chestertourist.com/watertower.htm

31. St Werburgh’s Church

4.6 ★★★★★ (137 reviews)

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Location: Grosvenor Park Road Chester

Tel:  1244-350236

Web Address:   https://stwerburghchester.co.uk/

30. Blacon Adventure Playground

4.4 ★★★★☆ (172 reviews)

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Credit: Blacon Adventure Playground, Google Maps

Location: Kipling Road Blacon Chester

Tel:  1244-371129

Web Address:   https://blaconadventureplayground.co.uk/

29. Caldy Nature Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (180 reviews)

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Location: Chester

Tel:  300-123-8123

28. Dewa Roman Experience

4.2 ★★★★☆ (265 reviews)

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Location: 1 2 off Pierpoint Ln Bridge Street Chester

Tel:  1244-343407

Web Address:   http://dewaromanexperience.co.uk/

27. Sick To Death

4.6 ★★★★★ (271 reviews)

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Location: Chester

Web Address:   https://sicktodeath.org/

26. Cheshire Military Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (285 reviews)

Location: Colvin House Grosvenor Street Chester

Tel:  1244-327617

Web Address:   http://cheshiremilitarymuseum.co.uk/

25. Bridge Gate and Old Dee Bridge

4.5 ★★★★★ (288 reviews)

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Location: River Dee

24. Zippy’s PlayWorld

4.4 ★★★★☆ (387 reviews)

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Credit: Zippy’s PlayWorld, Google Maps

Location: Unit 5 Grange Park Grange Road Chester

Tel:  1244-377229

Web Address:   http://zippysplayworld.co.uk/

23. Wizz Kidz

4.3 ★★★★☆ (417 reviews)

Location: Interlinq Trade Park unit

Tel:  1244-533022

Web Address:   http://wizzkidz.info/

22. Ness Botanic Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ (457 reviews)

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Credit: Ness Botanic Gardens, Google Maps

Location: Neston Road Little Neston Ness

Tel:  151-795-6300

Web Address:   https://liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/

21. Countess of Chester Country Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (521 reviews)

Location: Valley Dr Chester

Tel:  151-423-4433

Web Address:   http://thelandtrust.org.uk/space/countess-of-chester-country-park/

20. Sandy Lane Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (589 reviews)

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Location: Sandy Ln Chester

Tel:  300-123-7026

Web Address:   http://chester.yourwestcheshire.co.uk/pages/2449/1/Sandy_Lane_Park_and_Aqua_Park.html

19. Grosvenor Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (604 reviews)

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Location: Grosvenor Park Road Chester

Web Address:   https://chester.com/listing/grosvenor-park/

18. Escapism Chester

4.9 ★★★★★ (650 reviews)

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Credit: Escapism Chester, Google Maps

Location: 1 Fountains George Street Chester

Tel:  1244-377297

Web Address:   http://escapismchester.co.uk/

17. Apex Kart Chester

4.6 ★★★★★ (713 reviews)

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Credit: Apex Kart Chester, Google Maps

Location: Babbage Road Sandycroft Deeside

Tel:  1244-531652

Web Address:   http://apexkart.co.uk/

16. Queens Park Bridge

4.6 ★★★★★ (815 reviews)

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Location: River Dee

15. The Boardroom Climbing Ltd

4.9 ★★★★★ (929 reviews)

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Credit: The Boardroom Climbing Ltd, Google Maps

Location: Rectors Lane Industrial Estate Rectors Ln Pentre Deeside

Tel:  1244-537476

Web Address:   https://theboardroomclimbing.com/

14. Northgate Arena

3.8 ★★★★☆ (954 reviews)

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Location: Victoria Road Chester

Tel:  1244-380444

Web Address:   http://brioleisure.org/centres/northgate-arena

13. ChesterBoat

4.5 ★★★★★ (970 reviews)

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Location: Souter’s Ln The Groves Chester

Tel:  1244-325394

Web Address:   http://chesterboat.co.uk/

12. Chester Cross

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,214 reviews)

Location: 46 Watergate Street Chester

Web Address:   https://visitcheshire.com/things-to-do/the-cross-p286991

11. Blue Planet Aquarium

4.1 ★★★★☆ (5,643 reviews)

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Location: Longlooms Road

Tel:  151-357-8804

Web Address:   http://blueplanetaquarium.com/

10. Tatton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (6,281 reviews)

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Location: Tatton Park Tatton Park Knutsford

Tel:  1625-374400

Web Address:   http://tattonpark.org.uk/

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9. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

4.2 ★★★★☆ (186 reviews)

Location: Grosvenor Street Chester

Tel:  370-333-1181

Web Address:   https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chester-castle-agricola-tower-and-castle-walls/

8. Chester Roman Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ (571 reviews)

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Location: Pepper Street Chester

Tel:  1244-402260

Web Address:   https://visitcheshire.com/things-to-do/roman-garden-p22721

7. The Grosvenor Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (728 reviews)

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Location: 27 Grosvenor Street Cheshire Chester

Tel:  1244-972197

Web Address:   http://grosvenormuseum.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/

6. Chester City Walls

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,139 reviews)

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Location: City Walls Chester

Web Address:   https://visitcheshire.com/things-to-do/chester-city-walls-p22241

5. Eastgate Clock

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,995 reviews)

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Location: 41 45 Eastgate Street Chester

Tel:  1244-403680

Web Address:   https://experiencechester.co.uk/eastgate-clock/

4. Chester Roman Amphitheatre

4.3 ★★★★☆ (2,197 reviews)

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Location: Roman Amphitheatre Little Street John Street Chester

Tel:  370-333-1181

Web Address:   http://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chester-roman-amphitheatre/

3. Chester Racecourse

4.4 ★★★★☆ (3,403 reviews)

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Location: New Crane Street Chester

Tel:  1244-304600

Web Address:   http://chester-races.com/

2. Chester Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ (6,134 reviews)

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Location: St Werburgh St Chester

Tel:  1244-324756

Web Address:   https://chestercathedral.com/

1. Chester Zoo

4.7 ★★★★★ (35,833 reviews)

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Location: Moston Road Upton Chester

Tel:  1244-380280

Web Address:   http://chesterzoo.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Chester, England! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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