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  1. A visit to Cheshire isn’t complete without a trip to the UK’s number one zoo. Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens.
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    2. 27 May 20254 Jun 2025
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  2. Exhibition at Sick to Death
    Explore the gory story of medicine through time. Learn and laugh in a gross but family fun attraction.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  3. Deva Roman Experience,Family attraction,roman soldiers,chester
    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.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  4. The Rows
    On Chester's unique Rows, past meets present – you’ll find England’s oldest shopfront alongside some of the most exciting independent shops, restaurants, cafes and bars on the Chester scene.
  5. The Lady Diana returning to The Groves, Chester
    Enjoy a different side of Chester - the riverside!  Sail with us along the beautiful River Dee.
    1. 1 Jul 20258 Sep 2025
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  6. The Art Deco exterior of Storyhouse
    ​​​​​​​Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024

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  1. Add ChesterBoat - Sightseeing River Cruises and Private Hire to your Itinerary

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    ChesterBoat - Sightseeing River Cruises and Private Hire

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    Boat Trip

    Chester

    Enjoy a different side of Chester - the riverside!  Sail with us along the beautiful River Dee. 

  2. Add BusyBus (Sightseeing Tours) to your Itinerary

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    BusyBus (Sightseeing Tours)

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    Walking Tour

    Tours to various venues

    BusyBus were established in 2003 and provide fully narrated award-winning sightseeing adventures to North Wales, The Lake District and Yorkshire.

  3. Add Chester Zoo to your Itinerary

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    Chester Zoo

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    Animal Collection

    Chester

    A visit to Cheshire isn’t complete without a trip to the UK’s number one zoo. Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens.

  4. Add ChesterBoat - Two-Hour Iron Bridge Cruise to your Itinerary

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    ChesterBoat - Two-Hour Iron Bridge Cruise

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    Dog Friendly

    The Groves, Chester

    Step aboard the Mark Twain or the Lady Diana for a two-hour cruise that’s a real treat. Get comfortable and enjoy a drink from the bar as you glide through rural Cheshire, along the beautiful River Dee.

  5. Add Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet to your Itinerary

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    Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

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    Shop / Shopping Centre

    Ellesmere Port

    Trendsetters, foodies, label lovers, it’s time to make some noise for the infamous McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Cheshire Oaks.

  6. Add Sick to Death to your Itinerary

    Sick to Death

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    Museum

    Chester

    Explore the gory story of medicine through time. Learn and laugh in a gross but family fun attraction.

  7. Add Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership to your Itinerary

    Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership

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    Train Journey

    The Mid Cheshire Line will take you from the ancient border city of Chester through Delamere Forest and on to the salt country of Northwich.

  8. Add Chester Cathedral Tower Tour to your Itinerary

    Chester Cathedral Tower Tour

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    Walking Tour

    Chester

    Take a trip to the top of our Tower! Visit Chester Cathedral and embark upon our award-winning Tower Tour – one of the best things to do in Chester!

  9. Add ChesterBoat - Half Hour City Cruises to your Itinerary

    ChesterBoat - Half Hour City Cruises

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    Boat Trip

    The Groves, Chester

    This tranquil half-hour cruise long the River Dee departs from The Groves. From there, you will be taken upstream, under the suspension bridge, past Grosvenor Park and the Earl’s Eye, then you’ll follow the long sweep of the Meadows to the city…

  10. Add Eastgate Street Row South to your Itinerary

    Eastgate Street Row South

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    Walking Route

    Chester

    This elegant Row is as much for strolling as for shopping. No retail opportunity has been missed, from the handsome shops to the glass-and-wood booths and the stallboards. You’ll also discover a legendary department store, Browns of Chester…

  11. Add Deva Roman Experience to your Itinerary

    Deva Roman Experience

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    Museum

    Chester

    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.

  12. Add Storyhouse to your Itinerary

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    Storyhouse

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    Library

    Chester

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

  13. Add Three Counties Connected - Cheshire to your Itinerary

    Three Counties Connected - Cheshire

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    Train Journey

    Travelling to Cheshire by train? Below you will find all the attractions, eateries and events that you will find within close proximity of Chester, Crewe and Nantwich Railway Stations. 

  14. Add Chester Ghost Tours to your Itinerary

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    Chester Ghost Tours

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    Walking Tour

    Northgate Street, Chester

    Chester Ghost Tours have been delving into haunted happenings for over 30 years in a city renowned for its action-packed past.

  15. Add Medieval Tours to your Itinerary

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    Medieval Tours

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    Walking Tour

    Chester

    This exciting and unique tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403

  16. Add Taste of Chester Food Walking Tours to your Itinerary

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    Taste of Chester Food Walking Tours

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    Walking Tour

    Chester

    The goal is to provide you with the ultimate, off the beaten track, food and cultural experience. These guided walking tours offer a relaxed unique and memorable food tasting experience through historic Chester.

  17. Add The Chester Tour to your Itinerary

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    The Chester Tour

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    Walking Tour

    Chester

    Be enthralled by the tales and anecdotes of those who have contributed to the rich heritage of this much-loved city, beginning in Roman times, through the vibrant Medieval expansion period, the desperation of the Civil War, the Georgian elegance and…

  18. Add Chester Cathedral to your Itinerary

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    Chester Cathedral

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    Cathedral / Minister

    Chester

    Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.

  19. Add Chester Cathedral for Groups to your Itinerary

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    Chester Cathedral for Groups

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    Cathedral / Minister

    Chester

    Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of  modern and medieval history.

  20. Add Chester Zoo Gardens to your Itinerary

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    Chester Zoo Gardens

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    Garden

    Chester

    The Zoo is not just about animals - it's also home to award-winning gardens which reflect a passion for plants.

    EXPLORE the award-winning gardens and DISCOVER their passion for plants that not only make the zoo look BEAUTIFUL but play a vital…

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