Outdoor Activities
in Chester

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Enjoy activities in the great outdoors in Chester 

Take your pick from our choice of all the top outdoor activities in Chester below or discover your absolute favourites by clicking ‘Find My Perfect Outdoor Activity’ to filter by your additional personal preferences. 

With so much time spent inside these days when you’re looking for things to do in Chester it feels so good to get out in the fresh air, be active and take in the awesome natural backdrop this unique city enjoys from so many aspects. 

Whether you’re looking for adventure activities or a relaxing time in the outdoors and nature you will certainly find Chester has a great choice on offer for every taste and mood including loads of types of watersports and fingers crossed you’ll be blessed with sunshine while you enjoy your chosen days out and activities

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There’s nothing better than spending your days out in the great outdoors and when it comes to things to do outside, Chester and the surrounding areas have so much on offer for you to choose from

Latest Chester days out and activities news

Aug 21
Chester Zoo is having a sleepover!

Conservationists are inviting families to a unique camping experience at Chester Zoo’s…

Aug 12
Back by popular demand: Watergate Street Festival returns to Chester City Centre

The festival, organised by CH1ChesterBID, will take place on Saturday, August 17 on…

Aug 01
Chester Racecourse, a Finalist for Large Tourist Attraction of the Year

Finalists in the 2019 Annual Marketing Cheshire Awards have now been announced. This…

Jul 31
Fun for the Whole Family This Weekend at Chester Racecourse

Taking place on Sunday 4th August, the excitement is building for Chester Racecourse’s…

Jul 22
A blooming brilliant summer launches in Chester

Free family film screenings, summer trails for both adults and children, food fiestas…

Jul 11
Chester Racecourse to host first Northern Property Raceday

On Friday 12th July, Chester Racecourse, the oldest racecourse still in operation in…

Jun 11
Chester Polo Club and ParentFolk soon to stage a pitch-side social at the racecourse!

This event has now been postponed until Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September. In less…

May 17
Chester cinema history group to stage special event at City museum

Final preparations are underway for the staging of a special event at Chester’s…

May 10
Welcome Ambassadors celebrate 100,000 visitor interactions in Chester

CH1ChesterBID’s Welcome Ambassadors – Monica and Luka – have welcomed and…

May 02
Georgia Toffolo Takes the Reins as Ambassador for Great British Racing

She’s a regular face on TV and last year’s Queen of the Jungle, but now fans of…

May 01
Thomas brings the best of Manchester to the heart of Chester Racecourse

CEO of Chester Race Company, Richard Thomas, who has masterminded some of the most…

Apr 29
1539 Launches Stunning New Afternoon Tea Menu

Afternoon tea might seem like an archaic 18th-century tradition to some, but this…