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

Jan 13
New figures reveal Chester Zoo is home to a record 35 THOUSAND animals

New figures, released today, show a grand total of 35,139 animals, from more than 500…

Dec 10
Baked to perfection: Chester becomes a gingerbread city

The smell of warm spices and sweet molasses is filling the streets and Rows of Chester…

Nov 04
Chester Zoo has released exciting new details about its annual Christmas event, The Lanterns

Showcasing much-loved animal illuminations and characters from years gone by, visitors…

Oct 29
City’s Trick or Treat trail set to return this Halloween

A ‘spooktacular’ programme of family-friendly events are taking place in Chester city…

Oct 17
UK’s largest habitat for world’s rarest lions opens at Chester Zoo

A pride of Asiatic lions – the world’s rarest lion species – have taken their first…

Oct 09
Africa’s rarest large mammal born at Chester Zoo

Conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a bongo – the rarest…

Sep 24
End the racing season the right way at Chester Racecourse this weekend

The Season Finale is nearly upon us and it is not one to be missed. After an…

Sep 10
Can You Spot Yourself at Chester Racecourse?

Chester Racecourse gives race-day revellers the chance to tag themselves in 360° photo…

Aug 27
Chester milliner designs hat to mark 480 years of racing in the city

Chester milliner Rachel Dawson has created a commemorative hat to celebrate a landmark…

Aug 23
SportPesa Ladies Day takes the Reins at Chester Racecourse

With only a handful of fixtures remaining, Chester Racecourse is preparing for a…

Aug 21
A fascinating weekend of Bank Holiday action beckons for the unbeaten Blues – starting on Saturday!

On Saturday the Blues travel to Kidderminster Harriers to kick off a busy 72 hours. A…