Must See Attractions

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Cheshire Military Museum

An interesting innovative and attractive museum in Chester Castle, a Grade I Listed Building. It is always developing new ideas to interpret the stories of the men of the Regiments of Cheshire. These include the Cheshire Regiment, the Cheshire Yeomanry, the 3rd Carabiniers and the 5th Inniskilling Dragoons.  With special activities, events and exhibitions throughout the year there is something for everyone.

Admission Charge is £2.00 per Adult and £1.00 Concs.Opening Times 10am to 5pm daily (last entry 4 30).

The Castle,
Chester,
CH1 2DN
Tel: +(44) 01244 327 617
Cheshire military Museum Web Site (External Link)

Chesterboat

Tel: + (44) 01244 325394

• Half hour cruises every 30 minutes. 
• 2 hour cruise through Eaton Estate, home of the Duke of Westminster tothe  iron bridge, departs 12 noon & 2.30 pm daily during season, telephone to check availability. 
• Themed BBQ cruises Saturday  evenings 7.30-10.30 pm please telephone to check availability
• Save money: buy a combined bus and boat ticket onboard.
• Open April - Oct. 11am-5pm daily; Nov. - March 11am-4pm weekends only.

http://www.chesterboat.co.uk/

 

The Chester Tour

City Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour

Tel: + (44) 01244 347452  

One of the best ways to appreciate Chesters' 2000 years of history is to take one of our fully guided open-top sightseeing tours. Tours last 55 minutes but your ticket is valid all day so you may get on and off the tour as you please. Frequent departures every day from various stops around the city including the Station, the River Dee, Town Hall and Lower Bridge Street. Save money with a bus and boat tour ticket which includes a trip with Bithells Boats on the River Dee. Tickets can be purchased from the Chester Visitor Centre, the Tourist Information Centre or from the driver of the bus.

City Sightseeing.com website (External Link)

Chester Cathedral

There has been a church on this site for over 1,000 years.  Orignally a Saxon Minster, then rebuilt as a Benedictine Abbey, this magnificent building has been the Cathedral of the Diocese of Chester since 1541. 

Intricately carved Quire stalls are the finest in the UK, almost 800 years old.  Medieval shrine of St. Werburgh with modern works of art and stained glass.

The Cloisters and Church form one of the most complete medieval monastic complexes in the country.

Digital audio guidePORT tour, Licensed Refectory Restaurant, Cathedral Shop for gifts and souvenirs.

Disabled access and facilities including toilets and induction loop.

An admission charge is payable.

Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester.

Tel: +(44) 01244 324756

Chester Cathedral website (External Link)

Chester Visitor Centre

Email: tis@chester.gov.uk (External Link)

Tourist Information

• The Rows Cafe
• Maps and Guides
• Chester Amphitheatre Project Exhibition & DVD Show
• Chester DVD Show
• Accessible toilets
• Baby Change

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is the UK's number one charity zoo and won the Good Britain Guide Zoo of the Year award for 2003.  It is famous for its large enclosures which are set in 110 acres of award winning gardens.  With over 7,000 animals and 500 species, Chester Zoo is an exciting, fun day out for all.

See 'Tsavo' the Black Rhino Experience, Bears of the Cloud Forest, Spirit of the Jaguar, Miniature Monkeys, Dragons in Danger, 'Fun Ark' adventure playground, Macaws and Red River Hogs.

Open Daily from 10am.  Closing varies with season.  Closed Christmas Day.

Tel: + 44 (01244) 380280 

Fax: +44 (01244) 371273

Chester Zoo website (External Link)

Dewa Roman Experience

Deva is the Roman fortress built almost 2000 years ago which now lies buried beneath the hustle and bustle of modern day Chester. Now you too can visit the Roman fortress of Deva - pronounced 'Dewa' in Roman times.

Touch the past yourself in our 'hands-on' studio. This area has activities for everyone, which range from trying on a replica suit of Roman armour, to handling Roman pottery and animal bones.

Pierpoint Lane,
Bridge Street,
Chester,
CH1 1NL

Tel: +(44) 01244 343407

Grosvenor Museum

Something for everyone at his award-winning Museum. Following major alterations to improve access for all visitors, visit the new Chester Timeline Gallery for the best introduction to the City's past. Enjoy video tours of the Galleries with a Keeper as your guide and explore the Museum's collections in the new computer Gallery. Fascinating temporary exhibitions and fun for all the family.

Special temporary exhibitions - Admission free Open: 10.30-17.00 Mon-Sat,14.00-17.00 Sunday Closed: Good Friday, Christmas & New Year's Day

27 Grosvenor Street,
Chester,
CH1 2DD
Tel: +(44) 01244 402008

Chester Quasar

Play the ultimate sci-fi Action adventure game for all ages. If you like "Star Wars" you'll love the laser zapping, adrenaline charged excitement as you battle for victory in the sci-fi battle zone of the future. This is no video game this is for real!

Open daily 11am to 10pm

4 Volunteer Street (Behind Pepper Street. NCP)

Tel: 01244 400500

Lane Leisure website (External Link)

Mall Grosvenor Shopping Centre

The Mall Grosvenor Shopping Centre is well worth a visit. You won't have seen a more tempting mix of shops under one roof, where the best national stores rub shoulders with specialist shops. You can browse for everything from boutiques to baby bouncers, sportswear to skincare and hi-fi's to haircare..or simply watch the world go by over a leisurely cappuccino.

Entrances on Eastgate Street,
Pepper Street and Bridge Street
Tel: + (44) 01244 329801

Guided Walks

One of the best ways to discover Chester's 2000 years of history is to join one of the many walking tours from the Chester Visitor Centre (CVC), Vicars Lane (opposite the Roman Amphitheatre) and the Tourist Information Centre (TIC), Town Hall Square. Tickets for all walking tours are available from both locations and details are available from the Sightseeing Tours section of this site.

Mill Restaurant Boat

Canal Cruise Adventure - With a 4 course meal. Reaching the parts of Chester other transport cannot reach. 70ft Restaurant Boat, licensed and centrally heated. Prices include 4-Course meal. Relax in the Waterside Mill Traditional Bar with the finest selection of Traditional Ales in Chester.

Tel: + (44) 01244 350035

Mill Hotel website (External Link)

Rufus Court

Reach us from Northgate Street or the City Walls; Enjoy our Wine Bar, Tea Shop or Mediterranean Restaurant; Visit our Jeweller, Pottery, Ethnic Craft Shop or Interior Furnisher.  Any one of our three book shops will give you hours of browsing, one has an Art Gallery and there is another Art Gallery opposite Alexander's Jazz Theatre, where you can drink coffee or wine inside or out.  For more relaxation, have a massage in our hairdressers or a sauna in the Spa Shop. 

Tel: 01244 313400

Alexander's

Continental-style cafe bar by day with real ales, fine wines, speciality teas & coffees, and food with 2am bar.

Jazz/Blues/Comedy venue by night and host venue to the Chester Jazz Festival every Summer.

Open daily from 11am (12noon on Sundays)

Tel: 01244 400414

Link to Alexander's website (External Link)