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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