Things to Do in Chester
Chester has the most complete city walls in Britain, medieval galleries of shops and a Roman amphitheatre. Here is how to spend a day.
The city walls
Chester's walls run right round the old city, about two miles, and you can walk the whole circuit along the top. They are the most complete city walls in Britain, with views of the cathedral, the river and the racecourse.
Chester's walls run right round the old city, about two miles, and you can walk the whole circuit along the top.
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The Rows and the Eastgate Clock
The Rows are two level galleries of shops along the main streets, found nowhere else. The Eastgate Clock, on the walls above Eastgate Street, is one of the most photographed clocks in the country.
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Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral, inside the walls, is a medieval abbey church with cloisters and gardens, and tours that climb to the roof.
Chester Cathedral, inside the walls, is a medieval abbey church with cloisters and gardens, and tours that climb to the roof.
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The Roman amphitheatre
The Roman amphitheatre, just outside the walls by the Newgate, is the largest Roman amphitheatre found in Britain, partly uncovered, beside the Roman gardens.
The Roman amphitheatre, just outside the walls by the Newgate, is the largest Roman amphitheatre found in Britain, partly uncovered, beside the Roman gardens.
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The Groves and Chester Zoo
The Groves, on the River Dee, have boat trips in season. Chester Zoo, north of the city, is one of the largest zoos in the country and fills a whole day.
The Groves, on the River Dee, have boat trips in season.
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Planning a Chester day
Walk the walls in the morning, see the cathedral and the amphitheatre, spend the afternoon on the Rows or a boat on the Dee, and finish inside the walls for dinner. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Walk the walls in the morning, see the cathedral and the amphitheatre, spend the afternoon on the Rows or a boat on the Dee, and finish inside the walls for dinner.
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Places worth knowing in Chester
- The city wallsA two mile walk round the old city
- The RowsTwo level medieval shopping galleries
- Chester CathedralA medieval abbey church
- Roman amphitheatreThe largest found in Britain
- The GrovesRiverside walks and boat trips
- Chester ZooA full day north of the city
Frequently asked questions
About an hour or two at an easy pace, longer if you stop at the towers and gates.
The zoo is a short drive or bus ride north of the city centre.
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