29th March 2023
As one of Britain’s greatest heritage cities, Chester has plenty to discover and explore with something for everyone. Full of historic treasures, such as the oldest racecourse still in use, as well as home to the most complete City Walls in Britain that date back to the Roman occupation – Chester intertwines history and present day, with sights rich in culture and scenery.
For couples, what better way to explore Chester than visiting the infamous Chester Rows. The medieval first floor walkways line four main streets in the city centre, with the Rows creating a double-deck street, reachable by stairs that lead up from ground level to long covered balconies. These intricate half-timbered galleries line marvellous buildings shaped by striking architecture from the past 800 years. Here you will find some of the country’s oldest shop fronts alongside some of the more recent additions full of boutiques and independent stores, cafes, restaurants and bars to really wine and dine and take in the city.
Known as the UKs number one Zoo for a reason, Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 exotic and endangered animals that live in the award-winning and breath-taking zoological gardens. Kids are guaranteed to be entertained and have a day full of adventure understanding wildlife and discovering the 500 different animal species across the 128 acres of gardens.
The award-winning Roman tours set out to depict the life of Roman soldiers during Roman Britain. Full of fun facts and entertaining stories surrounding Deva, the name given to Britain’s biggest Roman fortress, specialist guides take you on a journey behind the scenes at key sites to explore all of the drama and excitement of life in the Roman Army.
The magnificent Chester Cathedral offers a cultural hub that includes an ancient abbey, music, archaeological treasure and a vibrant community. With tower and ground tours, knowledgeable guides and a superb gift shop available – there really is something the whole family can enjoy.
Another great way to explore Chester is by waterway. This scenic boating holiday completes a total of 44 locks in 7-10 nights that departs from Anderton Marina. On this route, you will encounter plenty of wildlife and nature, civil war, Roman history, lost treasure and the outstanding National Waterway Museum. What’s more, you will encounter the Anderton Boat Lift which is one of the seven wonders of the waterways. This masterpiece of engineering is one of the world’s oldest operational boat lifts.
