Visitors arriving into Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Paris can be in the heart of Chester in around 45 minutes by train with Merseyrail or Transport for Wales, making it an easy two-centre break with Liverpool or a standalone city escape.

Fly into Liverpool for Chester

Touch down at Liverpool John Lennon Airport and you can be exploring Chester’s Roman walls, famous amphitheatre and independent shopping in under an hour. With regular easyJet services from Paris, it’s never been easier to swap the Seine for the River Dee and enjoy a quintessentially English city break packed with history, shopping, sightseeing and great food.

Step straight into 2,000 years of history as you wander Chester’s remarkably complete city walls, marvel at Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre and discover distinctive black-and-white streets, with their unique two-tiered shopping galleries. Then mix in world-class attractions, unique activities, delicious food and drink and vibrant culture for a stay that feels both historic and surprisingly modern.

Whether you only have a few hours or a whole weekend, we’ve put together itineraries to help you plan your visit to Chester, ready for Roman streets, independent shopping and fantastic attractions the moment you hop off the train.