City break in Chester. Active leisure ideas for Chester - attractions, recreation and nightlife

The main entertainment center of the city is Chester Zoo; it is one of the best zoos in the world. Founded in 1934, the zoo is home to seven of thousands of animals, including many rare and exotic ones. There you can see Madagascar cats living in an amazing enclosure resembling an island, and a rare breed of coatis, as well as the unique black rhino.

Guide to Chester sightseeing - things to see and to visit

English settlement with the status of a city, modern Chester is the center of the unitary established in 2009, which has united Vale Royal, Neston, Ellesmere, Port Chester and Chester …

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Nature lovers are sure to like local parks; Edgar's Field and Grosvenor are considered the most beautiful among them. Picturesque parks have special areas for picnics and sports activities, as well as amazing places for private relaxation, where you can read a book or just enjoy the silence.

Those preferring outdoors activities would like Outpost Paintball sports complex. You can spend a great day relaxing in the open air and playing paintball; clients are provided with all the necessary equipment there. In warmer months, walks along the banks of the Dee River are popular among vacationers; there is also a great beach, where you can sunbathe or devote some time to water sports. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Cuisine of Chester for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

Even most demanding gourmets will appreciate the variety of restaurants in Chester. The city has more than two hundreds of different dining places, so each tourist would be able to find a …

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Horse riders won’t find a better place to stay than Chester Racecourse. The Northgate Arena health center would be great for all the family. It is a massive complex with a pool, gym and leisure facilities; there would be suitable entertainment options for the whole family. The Funky Town Play entertainment center would be great for the youngest travelers, as there is a colorful playing room and rides, as well as an exciting laser show that is held here every single day.

Shoppers won’t be bored also, as there is the large-scale shopping center, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, in the city. It includes about a hundred different shops, cozy cafes and recreation areas. The market, where you can buy the most popular souvenirs, local cheese and figurines depicting a Cheshire cat, is situated in the downtown. Fans of nightlife should pay attention to the most popular club in the city, Laugh Inn; amazing entertainment programs take place here literally every night. The Saltney Ferry pub and the Red Door pub can offer relaxed atmosphere.

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Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Chester

Dry Bar
Where: Oldham Street 28-30, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 236 9840;

Matt & Phred’s
Where: 85 Oldham Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 831 7002;

Bluu
Where: Smithfields Unit 4, Tomas Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 839 7195;

Kro 2
Where: Oxford House, Oxford Road, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 236 1048;

Peveril Of The Peak
Where: Great Bridgewater Street 127, Chester;

Loaf
Where: Arhes 3a Whitworth Street West, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 819 5858;

Revolution
Where: Arch 7 Deansgate Lock Whitworth Street West, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 839 7558;

The Marcble Arch Inn
Where: 73 Rochdale Road, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 832 5914;

Corbieres Wine Cavern
Where: 2 half Moon Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 834 3381;

Sankeys
Where: Radium Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 236 5444;

The Ritz
Where: Whitworth Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 236 4355;

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Map of all pret-parks

Amusement parks near Chester
♥ Amusement park 'Knowsley Safari Park' , 27.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Gulliver’s World' , 29.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Southport Pleasureland' , 51.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Blackpool Pleasure Beach' , 67.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Alton Towers Resort' , 70.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all aquaparks

Water attractions around Chester
♥ Water park 'Water World' Stoke-on-Trent, 49.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Sandcastle' Blackpool, 67.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Alton Towers Waterpark' Staffordshire, 70.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all Michelin restaurants

Michelin-starred restaurants in Chester
♥ Restaurant 'Porta' Chester. Type - Spanish. 0.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Upstairs at the Grill' Chester. Type - Meats and grills. 0.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Artichoke' Chester. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Sticky Walnut' Chester. Type - Modern British. 1.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Glynne Arms' Hawarden. Type - Modern cuisine. 9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Sites around Chester from our surveys on extreme Earth places

John Lennon House

From the series “Houses of Famous People and Stars Currently Open to Tourists”

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Distance from Chester center - 20.6 km.

The musician had many pleasant memories, which were connected with the old parents' house. Here he learned to play guitar and wrote the lyrics of his first songs. Not far away is the house of another legendary member 'The Beatles' - Paul McCartney's. In the house of Lennons they have recorded the first hit 'Please Please Me'. Nowadays the atmosphere of the previous years is restored in the old house. The widow of the musician, Yoko Ono, personally provided space for the house. … Read further

Pitchford Hall

From the series “Ubelievable Residential Houses Residing on Trees”

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Distance from Chester center - 63.4 km.

The old estate is especially worth seeing for those tourists who like walks through historical sites. It was built on the site of the destroyed old castle. For a long history of the estate, the Pitchford Hall was visited by several distinguished guests, including Queen Victoria. The tree house is the most unusual object on the territory of the estate. The first mention of it dates back to 1962. For what purpose it has been built, is not known exactly. The last large-scale reconstruction of the estate and the amazing house took place in 1980. … Read further

City break in Chester. Active leisure ideas for Chester - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Chester

Sites around Chester from our surveys on extreme Earth places

John Lennon House

Pitchford Hall

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