* Things to do in Chester

Attractions in Chester.

Chester does the obvious sights well: City Walls, Rows, Roman remains, Cathedral, river and Grosvenor Park. This list is for choosing the right bit of the city for the weather, the children, the time you have and the shoes everyone foolishly wore.

* Curated lists

* Top of the list - 3 picks

If the day out matters.

* TTDC pick TTDC 9.7

Escapism Chester

Rain-proof rooms for mixed groups

Amusement Centre ·6,040 reviews

* TTDC pick TTDC 9.7

Axt Haus

Axe throwing with rules attached

Sports Activity Location ·Railway Arch ·££ ·1,227 reviews

* TTDC pick TTDC 9.6

Breakout Chester

Escape rooms, choose carefully

Amusement Centre ·Bridge Street ·4,566 reviews

Rainy days / Roman walls / proper day-out anchors

All attractions · 39 places

Everything else.

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.7

Escapism Chester

Amusement Centre 6,040 reviews

* Start here
Family-friendly
Rainy day

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.7

Axt Haus

Sports Activity Location Railway Arch ££ 1,227 reviews

* Start here
Family-friendly
Rainy day

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.6

Breakout Chester

Amusement Centre Bridge Street 4,566 reviews

* Start here
Family-friendly
Rainy day

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.3

Chester Cathedral

Church St Werburgh Street 15,800 reviews

* Start here
First-time Chester
Family-friendly

OPEN NOW TTDC 9.3

Grosvenor Park

Park Grosvenor Park Road 3,209 reviews

* Start here
Family-friendly
Free to visit

OPEN NOW TTDC 9.3

Chester City Walls

Historical Landmark City Walls 8,657 reviews

* Start here
First-time Chester
Free to visit

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.2

Cheshire Military Museum

Museum Colvin House 727 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Historic Chester

OPEN NOW TTDC 9.1

Eastgate Clock

Historical Landmark Eastgate Street 4,016 reviews

First-time Chester
Free to visit
Historic Chester

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.1

Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Chester

Church Vicar's Lane 512 reviews

First-time Chester
Free to visit
Historic Chester

OPEN NOW TTDC 9.1

Queens Park Bridge

Bridge River Dee 1,003 reviews

Free to visit
Parks & riverside

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.0

Chester Zoo

Zoo Upton-by-Chester 66,019 reviews

Family-friendly
Big day out

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.0

The Crocky Trail

Outdoor adventure park Guy Lane Paid 4,851 reviews

Family-friendly
Games & activities
Big day out

HOURS TBA TTDC 9.0

ChesterBoat

Tour Agency Souter's Lane 1,497 reviews

First-time Chester
Family-friendly
Parks & riverside

CLOSED NOW TTDC 9.0

The Heart of Chester Walking Tour

Walking Tour Chester Visitor Information Centre £ 96 reviews

First-time Chester
Historic Chester
Roman Chester

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.9

Deva Roman Experience

Museum 582 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Roman Chester

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.9

Bridge Gate and Old Dee Bridge

Bridge River Dee 340 reviews

Free to visit
Historic Chester
City Walls

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.9

Challenge Point Chester

Event Venue Bridge Street Row W 122 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Games & activities

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.8

Sick To Death

Museum St Michael's Church 1,488 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Museums & culture

HOURS TBA TTDC 8.8

the Rows

Building the Rows 1,467 reviews

First-time Chester
Rainy day
Free to visit

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.7

Storyhouse

Performing Arts Theatre Hunter Street 3,096 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Museums & culture

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.7

Chester Town Hall

City Hall Northgate Street 181 reviews

Free to visit
Historic Chester
Museums & culture

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.6

Chester Roman Gardens

Park Pepper Street 1,498 reviews

Family-friendly
Free to visit
Historic Chester

HOURS TBA TTDC 8.6

The Live Rooms

Live music venue Station Road 1,043 reviews

Live music
Late-night
Rainy day

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.6

The Hole In Wand Chester

Miniature Golf Course Eastgate Street 262 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Games & activities

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.5

The Grosvenor Museum

Museum Grosvenor Museum 1,963 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Free to visit

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.5

Chester Visitor Information Centre

Tourist Information Centre Town Hall 577 reviews

First-time Chester
Rainy day

HOURS TBA TTDC 8.5

Chester Picturehouse

Cinema Hunter Street ££ 158 reviews

Family-friendly
Rainy day
Museums & culture

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.4

Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

Castle Grosvenor Street 426 reviews

Free to visit
Historic Chester
City Walls

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.4

Chester Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sightseeing Tour Chester Bus Interchange £ 326 reviews

First-time Chester
Family-friendly
Tours & trips

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.4

Edgar’s Field Park

Park Handbridge 73 reviews

Family-friendly
Free to visit
Historic Chester

HOURS TBA TTDC 8.4

Chester Meadows

Park Upton Heath 32 reviews

Family-friendly
Free to visit
Parks & riverside

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.3

Chester Racecourse

Racecourse The Racecourse 5,602 reviews

Shows & events
Big day out

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.3

The Newgate

Historical Landmark Pepper Street 31 reviews

Free to visit
Historic Chester
City Walls

OPEN NOW TTDC 8.2

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

Historical Landmark Roman Amphitheatre 3,044 reviews

First-time Chester
Family-friendly
Free to visit

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.2

The Carriage Shed

Event Venue City Place 98 reviews

Rainy day
Shows & events

CLOSED NOW TTDC 8.1

King Charles Tower

Historical Landmark City Walls 62 reviews

Free to visit
Historic Chester
City Walls

HOURS TBA TTDC 8.0

Bridge of Sighs

Historical Landmark Canal Side (near 7 reviews

Free to visit
Historic Chester

HOURS TBA TTDC 8.0

Bishop Lloyds Palace

Building Bishop Lloyds Palace 4 reviews

First-time Chester
Free to visit
Historic Chester

HOURS TBA TTDC 8.0

Three Old Arches

Building Three Old Arches 3 reviews

Free to visit
Historic Chester