Romantic Date nights in Chester

We've put together some of the most romantic date night ideas for you and your loved one to enjoy in Chester.

Take a romantic walk around the remains of the Roman Walls of Chester – the most complete city walls in England spanning over 2.2 miles throughout the heart of Chester. There a variety of fascinating sights throughout the walk, such as the Eastgate Clock, built in 1897 to commemorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria, the remains of a Roman amphitheatre and Chester’s internationally renowned Racecourse. Along the way stop at the Wishing Steps arranged in sets of three, it was built around 1785. It links the different levels of the south and east walls and romantically overlooks the River Dee. These steps are associated with a romantic legend stretching back a couple of hundred years, stating that if an unmarried girl successfully ran up and down the steps while holding her breath, the man of her choice would propose to her.

Step into the award winning Storyhouse for a perfect date night. Whether you desire a classic cinema and dinner date night or a night out at the theatre, Storyhouse has it all including a restaurant and bar to visit before the seeing a show.  

Enjoy a different side of Chester - the riverside!  Cuddle up with your loved one and sail along the beautiful River Dee. Choose from a Half-hour City Cruise taking in the city's rich Roman, Mediaeval and Industrial heritage, or sit back and relax on our Iron Bridge Cruise, a two-hour trip into the glorious Cheshire countryside, through the Duke of Westminster’s Estate.

This is unlike any paint class you’ve done before! Put a new twist on date night by enjoy an evening of relaxed painting, hosted by a master artist, they'll help you unleash your creativity by loosely instructing you how to paint a picture chosen for the event. The jokes are bad, the music's loud, and the banter's high. Enjoy an alcoholic beverage to help you along your way, two hours later you'll have a canvassed painting you can take home. Free-styling's encouraged, beginners are welcome, get loose and get creative! Over 18's only. No outside food or drink allowed.

Gin O’Clock - 13 Feb 2020, 16:00-18:00.

Learn how to make the perfect G&T with a Gin Specialist in this Gin Tasting Masterclass. You'll sip your way through five selected gins, tonic waters and nibbles. You'll leave having learnt how different ingredients affect the taste and how to make the perfect G&T to enjoy with your partner.

Valentine’s King of Swing Evening at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel - 14th Feb 2020 from 7:30 (8pm sit-down)

Indulge in a three-course, romantic, candlelit meal. Andy Bayley the “King of Swing” will provide a soundtrack of swing and rat-pack favourites, from the era of romance, to set the mood on this perfect date night.

Tipple Tasting Dinner- Fever-Tree - 18th February 2020. 7pm-10:30pm

Add a twist to date night by enjoying exotic cocktails, dinner from a matched menu and an expert masterclass by some of the best distillers in the business. Learn the tricks of the trade and delve into the history, styles and creation of the best-loved spirits. Hosted by an expert from Fever-Tree, taste five deliciously refreshing G&Ts accompanied with different flavoured Fever-Tree tonics, learning more about how the flavours pair perfectly together.

Available 14th -16th February 2020 - Six Course Valentine’s dinner with a glass of prosecco £90 per couple.

Brasserie Abode is nestled on the fifth floor of the hotel, with panoramic views over Chester Racecourse and the magnificent Welsh hills. There’s also a chilled lounge bar on the ground floor, complete with outdoor seating, where you can relax, drink or dine if the weather’s kind.

1st - 16th February

Fall in love on the Be My Valentine Trail which has more than 15 stops around Chester. This Valentine’s Day Trail highlights Britain’s ‘City of Love’ showcasing romantic places and shops throughout the heart of this historic and picturesque city. Upload a selfie with your loved ones for your chance to win an Edwardian gold heart locket and chain plus a Sweetheart Mizpah Brooch from Chester’s oldest jeweller, Lowe & Sons.

Friday 14 February 2020 - Five-course meal- £49.95 per person

Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, Chester cathedral has a rich and varied history. The original church was built in the Romanesque or Norman style, parts of which can still be seen today. This church was subsequently rebuilt from around 1250 onward in the Gothic style, a process which took about 275 years and resulted in the incredible structure seen today. Enjoy this unique, romantic setting for a five-course Valentine’s Day meal with your loved one.

Located in the heart of the historic city of Chester this hotel is a perfect place to escape to for a romantic getaway. Explore the city or check out 1699 Brasserie, a fully licensed bar and restaurant with an outside terrace. The Townhouse Chester is now pet friendly, so if you can’t imagine leaving your pet at home bring them along!

Enjoy a romantic night away from home. Hotel Indigo Chester is a contemporary boutique hotel located in the heart of the historic city of Chester which is designed to reflect the city’s famous architecture. Situated at the hotel is the exciting restaurant concept from Masterchef Champion, Simon Wood. WOOD Chester brings casual fine dining to Chester and adds to fantastic range of bars and restaurants available in this amazing neighbourhood.

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