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Chester Attractions

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Chester Racecourse
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Chester Zoo
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Blue Planet Aquarium
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The Salt Museum
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Anson Engine Museum
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Beeston Castle
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Chester Castle
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Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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King Charles's Tower
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Water Tower
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Chester Cathedral
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Chester Military Museum
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Chester Heritage Centre
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Chester Heritage Tours
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Chester Oaks Shopping
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Local Attractions

CHESTER RACECOURSE

The Roodee, Chester
Tel: 01244 304600
E-mail: enquiries@chester-races.com
Web: www.chester-races.co.uk

A day at Chester Races is highly recommended. Held at various times throughout the year
it is also one of the most highly attended events in the British Sporting Calendar. Details of
meetings can be obtained from the Chester Racecourse website.

Chester Zoo

Upton by Chester
CH2 1LH
Tel: 01244 380280
Fax: 01244 371273
E-mail: reception@chesterzoo.org
Web: www.chesterzoo.org

Enjoy a fun filled family day out at Chester Zoo. It is situated near Upton, which is just outside
The city centre. Public Transport is also readily available from the city centre and runs on a frequent basis.

Blue Planet Aquarium

Cheshire Oaks
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 9LF
Tel: 0151 357 8804
Fax: 0151 356 7288

Experience the wonders of life under the sea and be enthralled at the various types of exotic
Fish on view. This attraction is based in Ellesmere Port which is about 15 minutes from the
City centre.

The Salt Museum

162 London Road
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 8AB
Tel: 01606 41331

Anson Engine Museum

Anson Road
Poynton
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK12 1TD
Tel: 01625 874426

BEESTON CASTLE

Beeston, Cheshire
Tel: 01829 260464
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Only open on specific dates throughout the year. Please check the website for details.

CHESTER CASTLE

Tel: 0870 3331181
Fax: 01793 414926
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Open most days from 10.00 - 18.00

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

Tel: 01244 324324
E-mail: enquiries@chesteramphitheatre.co.uk
Web: www.chester.gov.uk

Open most days throughout the year.

KING CHARLES'S TOWER

City Walls
Tel: 01244 324324
E-mail: webmaster@ chester.gov.uk
Web: www.chestercc.gov.uk

This tower is named after Charles 1st who is said to have wathched a famous battle in 1645 from the rooftops.

WATER TOWER

City Walls
Tel: 01244 324324
Web: www.bwpics.co.uk

Nearly 700 years old and found within the walls have been burial grounds of roman soldiers.

CHESTER CATHEDRAL

St Werburgh Street, Chester
Tel: 01244 324756
E-mail: burrows@chestercathedral.com
Web: www.chestercathedral.com

Over 1000 years old. The present building still has various pieces of the old Norman Church.

CHESHIRE MILITARY MUSEUM

The Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
Tel: 01244 327617
E-mail: museum@chester.ac.uk
Web: www.chester.ac.uk/militarymuseum

An interesting place to visit for anyone interested in military history.
Open daily 10.00 am - 5.00pm.

CHESTER HERITAGE CENTER

Bridge Street Row
Tel: 01244 321616

This attraction relays the story of Chester over the centuries. An interesting visit for all history buffs.

CHESTER HERITAGE TOURS

This sightseeing tour on an open top vintage bus is a very popular attraction in Chester. The tour lasts for just under an hour and covers all the major points of historical interest in Chester. Even the driver and guide get into the Victorian mood by dressing up in period costumes.

CHESHIRE OAKS SHOPPING

Based in Ellesmere Port, this designer outlet shopping centre is one of the biggest in the UK and well worth a visit. Many of the leading brand names are represented here and impressive bargains can be found due to many of these brands selling their wares at discounted prices.

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