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With many of us choosing staycations over our typical European destinations this summer, we thought it would be a great idea to highlight our stunning city’s European culinary offers.

We all know Chester is renowned for its variety and quality of restaurants, and the plant-based offer is no exception. With a whole host of exceptional vegan eateries and menus across the city from just about every type of cuisine out there, Chester is a haven for plant-based dining.

Interested in visiting our magnificent city, but unsure as to where to begin? Don’t panic! We've put together 25 of our top things to do, from accommodation to retail, and everything in between!

We admit it, we’re flaky! We just can’t decide which is our favourite pastry outlet in Chester, but we’re ok with that. Here’s a list of our top 5 bakes - one for every weekday so no need to decide.

Chester is one of the most unique University cities around and has a thriving student community. Luckily, the Visitor Information Centre team’s resident student Rachel has some insider tips on how to enjoy student life in Chester to the fullest!

Chester may be locked down again, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still find the perfect Valentine’s gift. With all that’s on offer in Chester, you’ll be sure to make this Valentine’s one to remember and you can do it all from the comfort of your own home.

Being locked down again for Valentine’s doesn’t mean you can’t get a truly exceptional gift for your special someone. There’s a lot on offer in Cheshire to make this Valentine’s one to remember (for more than the obvious reasons!) and you can do it all from the comfort of your own home.

With Dry January out of the way, you may be looking for a well-earned tipple. Cheshire has a superb range of breweries and distilleries, with many award-winning and nationally and internationally renowned creations.

Boltholes; a refuge from the everyday. You may be in need of somewhere to go to get away from it all. It could be anywhere from a cosy nook to a spectacular hilltop viewpoint and Cheshire is full of great options that you may not know about.

Boltholes; a refuge from the everyday. You may be in need of somewhere to go to get away from it all. It could be anywhere from a cosy nook to that special walkway and our historic city is full of great options that you may not know about.

We’ve teamed up with We Love Good Times to bring you a great selection of al fresco dining options in Chester. 

In our fantasy Cheshire Christmas Dinner we are catering for all the friends and family we haven’t seen this year so it’s got to be a giant feast, we’re setting up our festive virtual buffet table to please every palate and delight our guests with locally supplied produce and Cheshire - made delicacies.