Things To Do in Chester

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There are so many great things to do in Chester

Take your pick from our choice of all the top things to do in Chester below or discover your absolute favourites by clicking ‘Find My Perfect Thing To Do’ to filter by your additional personal preferences. 

Chester and the surrounding areas have some of the top things to do and tourist attractions in the entire country from the big hitters like Chester Zoo, Chester Races and Blue Planet Aquarium to the amazing historic sightseeing and parks and gardens throughout this beautiful city not to mention the incredible shopping, food and drink and events and both indoor and outdoor activities to keep absolutely everybody entertained.

Whether you’re here on a staycation, visiting for the day or you’re lucky enough to live in and around Chester you will definitely find things to do to suit whatever your mood.

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Dec 19
The Blues are back at the Swansway this Saturday …

Chester FC vs AFC Telford National League North Sat 22 Dec 3 pm Tickets Ticket prices…

Dec 18
Red Door shakes it up!

The John Street favourite has launched a brand new cocktail menu, including classics…

Dec 13
Final tickets for The Lanterns at Chester Zoo revealed

Chester Zoo’s festive event, The Lanterns, is almost sold out – but the zoo has now…

Dec 03
Chester is one of Britain’s Favourite Markets – The Top 10 Revealed

The public has been voting for Britain’s Favourite Market and the results from the…

Nov 08
Brides of Chester pay tribute to 100 years Remembrance with poignant window display

Former Army Captain pays respects with moving window display tribute Remembrance…

Nov 06
Present-ing… Storytelling with Santa!

CH1ChesterBID announces the return of the festive attraction, Storytelling with Santa…

Oct 23
City’s largest Trick or Treat trail is launching this Halloween

Organised by CH1ChesterBID, 48 city centre businesses are participating in a free…

Oct 03
Competition winner enjoys family day out at Go Ape Delamere

Back in August, when the days were long and the sun was shining  Kirsty Edgington was…

Sep 27
Storyhouse announce cast for Wizard of Oz

We’re very excited to announce the cast for this Christmas’s The Wizard of…

Sep 26
England vs USA Under 17’s game at the Swansway in October

On Friday 12th October, Chester FC and the Swansway Chester Stadium are delighted to…

Sep 24
National fitness phenomenon Fitness Space open in Chester

New gym and health studio, Fitness Space has opened on Chester’s Newgate Row…

Sep 11
The Adventures of Wilma: my favourite dog walks in and around Chester

The problem in Chester is not trying to find somewhere to walk your pooch but having…

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If you are looking for something to do during your stay in Chester there are plenty of attractions to suit all ages.