See & Do
Chester Attractions
A Guide to Chester’s Best Attractions
There’s a lot to keep you entertained on your visit to Chester, from world-renowned attractions and unique history to unmissable events and fascinating tours and sightseeing.
Explore your wild side at Chester Zoo – home to thousands of rare, exotic and intriguing animals as well as a centre for vital conservation work. Take in the Medieval wonders of Chester Cathedral, sure to inspire with its fascinating architecture and exciting exhibitions. Experience the unique Rows – the two-tiered Medieval walkways that line our streets and find out the mysteries they hold! And explore the River Dee with ChesterBoat on a serene river cruise. Or for a different pace, try kayaking with Dee River Kayaking. There’s a lot going on to say the least!
Chester plays host to a whole assortment of unmissable events. No matter when you visit there's plenty to keep you entertained from theatre and music, to markets, exhibitions, and much more.
You can explore the city, past and present with a guided tour. Take in the city with The Chester Tour, have your very own Roman walk you through history with Roman Tours UK, explore the ghostly delights of our city with Chester Ghost Tours, or eat your way around the city courtesy of Tours Around Chester.
Find everything to fill your days and nights in Chester.

Tours & Sightseeing

Roman Chester Trail
In common with many other places in Britain with the words chester, cester or caster in their name, the city we now call Chester was once home to a Roman castrum or military fort.

The Rows Trail
This walk covers around 600 yds (1km). Take care – you may meet low beams and different floor surfaces as you walk. And don't forget to take a look at the Rows from street level as you explore.

Tudor Chester Trail
Chester’s history spans over 2000 years including Roman, Saxon, Norman, Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian and Victorian.

Medieval Chester Trail
In this guide, we'll be taking a look at Chester in the Norman and later medieval periods, from around 1070 to 1500. But please excuse us if we don't stick too rigidly to these date

Watergate Street Trail
The thriving historic city of Chester is home to the longest and most complete city walls in Britain. Originally built for protection, they are now one of the city's major visitor attractions.

The Walls Trail
The thriving historic city of Chester is home to the longest and most complete city walls in Britain. Originally built for protection, they are now one of the city's major visitor attractions.

Chester in the Civil War Trail
In the mid-17th century, England was ripped apart by civil war. A series of bloody conflicts pitted King Charles and his Royalist supporters against Parliament for the right to govern the country.

Welcome to Chester Trail
Let’s start with Welcome. Welcome to our wonderful city and its colourful (and black & white…) history.

Experiences
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Chester Giant Wheel
From Saturday 5th April 2025 a 35-metre Observation Wheel will be operating in Chester and will offer incredible views of the local and wider area for you to enjoy. The wheel will be located in Grosvenor Park until Sunday 2nd November 2025.
£8.00 From price per person

Gin Tasting Experience
Gin aficionado Simon Sharp (“The Captain”) will host this lively evening of food, drink and storytelling in Palm Court restaurant.
£65.00 From price per person

Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass
Enjoy the perfect girls’ day out as we welcome you into the Grosvenor suite with a glass of Prosecco on arrival (12pm) before the makeup magic begins, plus indulge in a delectable afternoon tea.
£58.00 From price per person

Murder Mystery Experience
Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure.
£30.00 From price per person



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Unmissable Events

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Dates: 14th May - 14th May 2025
Experience Chester’s Fabulous Food Scene! Join us on 14th May for an exclusive Safari Supper and enjoy a delicious three-course meal at three different independent venues across Chester.
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Grosvenor Museum
Explore the lives and death of soldiers during the Roman occupation including a superb collection of memorial stones.

Chester Zoo
Dive into a day packed with exploration and excitement at Chester Zoo!

Chester Racecourse
Established in 1539, Chester Racecourse is now officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest racecourse in the world, still in operation.

Storyhouse
Storyhouse is Chester's multi award-winning 37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.

Deva Roman Experience
The DEVA Roman Experience will take you on a voyage back through time 2000 years ago to Roman Britannia where the fortress of DEVA Victrix is welcoming visitors from far and wide.

ChesterBoat
Half-hour and two -hour sightseeing cruises are available in the daytime, with bar facilities available onboard.

Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park is a grade II* registered, green flag award winning park dating back to 1867 covering 20 acres. It's the main ornamental park in Chester whose layout was designed by Edward Kemp.

Tudor & Stuart Guided Walk
Join bricklayer Myles Mason on a tour of Chester in the year of our lord, 1603.