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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.

Chester Experiences

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Animal Experiences
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Gardener for a Day
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Rhino Breakfast
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Penguin Breakfast

Tours & Sightseeing

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Roman Chester Trail

Thw Rows Trail

The Rows Trail

Tudor Tour

Tudor Chester Trail

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Medieval Chester Trail

Watergate Street

Watergate Street Trail

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The Walls Trail

Chester Castle
Welcome Trail

Welcome to Chester Trail

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Storyhouse

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Deva Roman Experience

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Chester Racecourse

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Chester Zoo

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ChesterBoat

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Grosvenor Museum

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The Walls Trail

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Viking Chester Tours

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