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

Sep 04
Chester Landmark to Host Wedding Show

Later this month, Chester Cathedral will open its doors to budding brides and…

Aug 28
Unmissable Adventures on the Water in Chester

While the River Dee rises in Snowdonia, it flows east through Chester before it…

Aug 17
Dinosaurs are Coming to Chester!

You might not believe your eyes on Sunday morning if you see a 7-metre-long…

Aug 12
Art and Artisan Makers Fair at The Bluecoat This Weekend

Come and meet artists and makers this weekend at the Art and Artisan Makers Fair being…

Aug 02
It’s Another First For Cheshire – The World’s First Ice Cream Drive In!

Who doesn’t love ice cream? We now have something else to celebrate with the…

Jul 14
Making Tracks 2 is Coming to Chester This Summer

Chester Cathedral is hosting Making Tracks 2, which is making a welcome return for a…

Jul 12
Chester Zoo to Open Until Sunset For The First Time Ever

This summer you will be able to explore Chester Zoo as never before as special Into…

Jul 09
Chester Zoo Welcomes New Penguin Chicks

Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of nine Humboldt penguin chicks with some very…

Jun 09
Chester Zoo Wins Top Prize at Prestigious Tourism Awards Ceremony

Chester Zoo has won the top prize at the nation’s biggest tourism award…

May 25
A Fun Packed Day of Racing and Activities at Roman Day This Weekend

It’s Roman Day at Chester Racecourse on Saturday and this family friendly event…

May 20
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebratory Proms Concert at Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is hosting a Platinum Proms concernt to celebrate The Queen’s…

Apr 28
Chester Zoo Celebrates The Birth of Twin Red-Bellied Lemurs

Chester Zoo is celebrating the birth of two red-bellied lemurs, which are one of the…