Chester is a lively and vibrant city with a large range of activities on offer and places to visit to suit all your leisure requirements. On this page you will find just a small selection of some of the great things you can do or see whilst in the City.
Shopping
Chester is widely regarded as one of the UK’s premier shopping cities attracting visitors from near and far to it’s unique shopping environment. In the city centre you will find all the best high street names including the likes of Debenhams, WH Smiths, Principles, Marks & Spencer, JJB Sports, Early Learning Centre and so on but be sure to visit Chester ’s world famous medieval Rows that form a unique second row of shops above those at street level and are host to many of the City’s specialist shops and boutiques.
Days out & attractions
Perfect for animal lovers, The Blue Planet Aquarium is only a short car ride away from the City Centre and is a fantastic sea voyage showing a large number of species of fish from all over the planet. Your are guaranteed to see more types of shark here, than anywhere else in Britain, with over 10 different species from around the world
including our famous sand tiger sharks! At the heart of this Underwater
Adventure is the Aquatunnel, one of the longest in the world at 70 m long! The Blue Planet makes for a delightful day out!
Chester Zoo enjoys a world wide reputation as one of the UK's finest. Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for people of all ages. With 500 different species of animals, award-winning gardens and first class facilities you are certain to have a hugely enjoyable day.
Chester Cathedral is a remarkable building, both historically and architecturally - it is much more than just a repository of the past. It is a living church, encompassing many activities within its dynamic and diverse ministry. One of the most popular places to visit in the North West, the Cathedral attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
A day at the races
Chester is of course, renowned for it's race course and if you visit you'll be in good company - more than two hundred thousand people visit the course every year!
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There is something for everyone from the family seeking a relaxing Sunday picnic to a company entertaining guests in the lavish surroundings of the Racecourse. The traditional racing highlights of the season are during the 3 day May meeting when the world of flat racing focuses on Chester. The most popular meetings are during evenings and on Saturdays in the summer.
Food & Drink
There are a wide range of different places to eat and drink in and around Chester. Relax in style and do some people watching from one of the numerous pavement cafes in the city centre or dance the night away at once of Chester's numerous pubs, wine Bar's or clubs.
Castra Brasserie and Bar offers an excellent a la carte menu, with dishes available for all tastes. The relaxed atmosphere is highlighted in the friendly service and modern surroundings. The restaurant prides itself on real value for money and is only steps away from the Chester Court Hotel.
Telford's Warehouse is situated at Tower Wharf in Chester at the side of the Shropshire Union canal. The Warehouse is the thriving host to some of the best atmosphere, live music and a fine fayre as seen, heard and tasted in our Bar and restaurant. In the Bar there is a daily menu on the boards.
Chester offers dining options to suite all tastes, from fast food burger and pizza joints through to A La Carte dining. The more sophisticated palate might like to try Pastarazzi, one of the cities finest restaurants.
Hair & Beauty
Beautiful Hair and Body Co, the place where you can relax and enjoy yourself while being pampered by experienced and dedicated professionals.
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