Find your Chester

Find Your Adventure in Chester – Just a Train Ride Away

Looking for your next unforgettable escape? Hop on a train from one of hundreds of stations on the Avanti West Coast network and find yourself in the heart of Chester, where Roman history meets cutting-edge style, and every cobbled street leads to something new. Whether you’re craving retail therapy, a wild day out, or a day to remember, Chester has it all within walking distance of the station.

Plan the perfect getaway, whether that means roaring crowds and thunder of hooves at Chester Racecourse, wonder and wildlife at Chester Zoo, or world-class theatre and culture at Storyhouse. So leave the car behind, sit back, and let the train bring you straight to the heart of it all.

Your Chester adventure starts the moment you step aboard.

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Win a Stay and Play Festival Experience

Find your summer with Avanti West Coast, Deva Fest and Chester Zoo! Enter for the chance to win an unforgettable family play-and-stay experience at one of the North West’s favourite family festivals. Travel in style with Avanti West Coast, with First Class return tickets to Cheshire, then enjoy four days of music, comedy and family adventure from Thursday 6 August to Sunday 9 August 2026.

Stay in a premium glamping bell tent and make the most of everything Deva Fest has to offer, from headline performances by Jessie J, Ronan Keating and James Morrison to free fairground rides, comedy shows, family activities, silent discos, circus workshops, wellness experiences and much more. With shuttle connections from Chester and a packed programme designed for all ages, it’s the perfect family festival getaway.

Already going to Deva Fest? You can still be in for a chance at winning our second prize, which includes a family day ticket to Chester Zoo

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