For many residents and visitors to Chester, a popular New Year’s resolution is to feel healthier.
From getting physically fit and mentally relaxed to adjusting diets to promote weight loss or improved nutrition, there are many pursuits people choose. As a city, Chester has an abundance of ways to make a healthy start to 2026 with options available for different budgets and tastes.
Roman Tours
Walking is among the gentlest exercises to begin getting back into shape, but it doesn’t need to be a bore. Chester offers Roman Tours that let guests traverse the city in the fresh air while learning about history from a guide in the full uniform of a Roman legionary.
Chester Parkrun
Free and fun, Chester Parkrun happens at 9 am every Saturday in the Countess of Chester Country Park. Wrap up warm and walk, run or jog with others looking to improve their fitness and enjoy a sporty social activity. All ages, genders and athletic abilities are welcome.
Shrub
Keen to cut down on your cholesterol? Shrub is a respected restaurant serving plant-based cuisine on Eastgate Row. A favourite for the health-conscious, the eatery serves brunch, small plate dining with a Mediterranean spin and creative cocktails.
The Spa
Situated inside the Chester Grosvenor Hotel, The Spa is a tranquil haven curated to promote wellness, relaxation and rejuvenation. Open between 10 and 6 pm Monday to Thursday, it offers a wealth of tempting treatments from trained therapists like soothing massages, facials and more.
If you’re in Chester and want a healthier 2026, try one or more of these excellent options.