Visit Chester Cathedral
City Centre 1.5 hrs
Admire stunning Gothic architecture and tranquil cloisters.
Where to stay
Hotels in Chester
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
English
Local currency
GBP
(GBP)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
City Centre
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, 10% for good service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Cheshire cheese
Fish and chips
Sunday roast
Afternoon tea
When to visit Chester
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan40
Cold, grey, often wet.
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Feb45
Chilly, some sun.
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Mar55
Milder, fresh, some rain.
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Apr70
Mild, blossoming, showers.
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May80
Pleasant, sunny spells.
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Jun85
Warm, long days.
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Jul90
Warmest, peak season.
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Aug90
Warm, busy, holidays.
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Sept80
Mild, crisp, colourful.
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Oct65
Cool, autumnal, rain.
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Nov50
Cold, damp, shorter days.
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Dec55
Cold, festive, possibility of snow.
Things to do in Chester
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Grosvenor Museum
City Centre 2 hrs
Delve into Chester's Roman past and natural history.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Explore The Rows
City Centre 3 hrs
Discover unique two-tiered medieval shopping galleries.
River Dee Cruise
The Groves 1 hr
Enjoy a relaxing boat trip along the scenic River Dee.
Any time of day
3 places
Walk the Roman Walls
City Centre 2 hrs
Circumnavigate the city on ancient Roman and medieval walls.
Chester Zoo
Upton-by-Chester 6 hrs
Spend a day with diverse wildlife at one of the UK's largest zoos.
Roman Gardens
City Centre 0.5 hrs
Relax amidst reconstructed Roman columns and mosaics.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Chester
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Craft Beer Tour around Manchester
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Private Craft Beer Tour of Manchester
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Activity tour
moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon's Curse Escape Room
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Unstructured tour
Private Transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Liverpool City Centre
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Standard tour
Manchester City Walking Tour
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Standard tour
Guided Overleigh Cemetery Tour in Chester
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Chester's Dead Good Ghost Tour
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North Wales from Chester
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Chester
Straight-line distance from the centre of Chester.
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