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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Location: Cheshire Chester
55. Alison Bradley Gallery
5.0 (2 reviews)
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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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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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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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Location: Queensferry Deeside
44. Saint Mary Without-the-Walls
4.6 (19 reviews)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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