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

Apr 17
The rejuvenation of Chester Market will benefit us all.

A few years ago, Chester Market had begun to stagnate and was at risk of regression.…

Apr 10
Sights are now firmly set on the 2019 Boodles May Festival

Racecourse celebrates 480 years of racing on the Roodee Infrastructure developments…

Apr 10
Historic Racing Fashion Installation is Unveiled at Cheshire Oaks

As Chester Racecourse celebrates another milestone in its illustrious history, a new…

Mar 27
Chester Racecourse reveals exclusive concept for a new racing season – PARADE with AIDEN BYRNE

Staying true to its ethos of demonstrating innovation in both the racing and high-end…

Mar 22
The Style Stakes are High for the 2019 Season at Chester Racecourse

In anticipation of a new season, the UK’s oldest racecourse, Chester Racecourse, has…

Mar 21
Community Trust plans for King George V Blacon revealed …

Last night at the Open Meeting in the Blues Bar, Chester FC’s Community Trust…

Mar 20
A message from Calum McIntyre and the Chester FC Youth Department – they need you!

Over the last eight years, we have seen the Youth Academy develop from one Under 18s…

Mar 06
Support the Launch of a New Racecourse Exhibition at Chester Grosvenor Museum

This year, Chester Racecourse is launching a special exhibition at the Chester…

Feb 21
Peter Pan is coming to Storyhouse this Christmas

Peter Pan 6th December 2019 – 12th January 2020 Storyhouse has just announced…

Feb 06
Last chance to visit Memento Mori art exhibition in Chester

A unique look into how Cheshire has commemorated its dead throughout history is on…

Jan 09
Visitor numbers to Chester Zoo hit record high

A record 1.97m people visited Chester Zoo last year, new figures reveal. Already the…

Dec 28
It’s a corker of a Christmas for Chester

TO FIND OUT ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS 2019 click here AND START PLANNING YOUR CHRISTMAS IN…