Local Area

Here you will find information about where you could visit, should you spend some time staying in Chester.  These are just a few of the possibilities...

In Chester:

Beeston Castle, Nr Tarporley
A 12th Century fortress towering above the Cheshire Plain, with spectacular views.
Chester Cathedral
The Norman Cathedral dates back to 1092. It is well worth a visit.
Chester Visitor Centre, Nr the Ampitheatre
Offers a tourist information service as well as a Bureau De Change, historical displays and guided walking tours.

Chester Zoo
The largest zoo in Britain, just north of Chester. One of the more popular attractions is the 'Chimp Island', which is home to crowds of Chimpanzees.
Grovesnor Museum, Grovesnor St
A superb museum with fascinating displays and fun for the family. If you're interested in learning about the City's past, there's no better place.
River Dee
Take a walk along the riverside, or even a trip on a boat. Taking in Chester's picturesque riverside and Grosvenor Bridge is a must.

Around Chester:

Chirk Castle, North Wales
A Wonderful 14th Century Fortress not far from Chester.

Golf Courses:
Chester Golf Club, Upton-by-Chester, Waverton, Vicars Cross, and Westminster Park (Public).

Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
A wonderful gallery just half an hours drive from Chester that houses some fine 18th & 19th Century English Sculptures and Paintings.

Ness Botanical Gardens
Internationally famous, overlooking the estuary of the River Dee.
The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port
The World's largest floating collection of inland waterways craft. Along with the restored Canal cottages, working Steam Engines and Boat Trips, it's well worth a visit.