There is a familiar routine that comes with driving into a city for the day. You check where the car parks are, work out which one is closest to where you want to go, sit in city centre traffic and … Read More
There was a time when a trip to Chester Market meant arriving with a shopping list. You might need meat for Sunday lunch, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, or something you could not easily find elsewhere in the city. … Read More
Chester has nearly 2,000 years of history beneath its streets, inside its buildings and wrapped around its city walls. Roman soldiers, medieval monks, Civil War battles, ancient inns, old gaols and centuries of local folklore have left the city … Read More
Chester has all the ingredients of a classic day trip. You can arrive in the morning, tick off a few famous sights, have lunch, take some photographs and be heading home before the shops close. But that can also … Read More
Getting the lads together for a full day becomes surprisingly difficult once work, family life and everything else starts filling the diary. So, when you finally manage to find a Saturday everyone can make, it deserves something better than meeting … Read More
There is something special about spending uninterrupted time together in a city that encourages you to slow down. Chester has a wonderful balance of Roman history, medieval charm, beautiful riverside scenery and an exciting food and drink scene that makes … Read More
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a hen party, organising a long-overdue catch-up or simply enjoying a day away from the everyday, Chester provides the perfect setting for a memorable day out with friends. Combining over 2,000 years of … Read More
Chester is one of Britain’s most historic cities, where nearly every street, building and landmark tells part of a story stretching back more than 2,000 years. Founded as the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix, the city has grown through … Read More
Few cities in the UK offer as much variety for families as Chester. From world-famous wildlife attractions and Roman history to riverside parks, playgrounds and family-friendly restaurants, Chester packs a remarkable amount into its compact, walkable city centre. Whether … Read More
Summer evenings in Chester take on a different atmosphere once the curtain rises at the open-air theatre in Grosvenor Park. Surrounded by greenery and just a short walk from the city centre, the venue has become one of Chester’s … Read More
