check-in time: 1:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. full english breakfast is served in the bright dining room. 6 miles from chester racecourse. traditional rooms offer tvs and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. some rooms have en suite bathrooms. set in a leafy residential neighbourhood, this straightforward b&b in a redbrick victorian house is a 13 minute-walk from chester train station and 1. parking is complimentary Manchester Airport 35 min
Blue Planet Aquarium (8 min) Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Dewa Roman Experience (8 min) Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (18 min) Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Eastgate Clock (7 min) Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Delamere Forest (19 min) Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Chester Racecourse (9 min) Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Chester Cathedral (7 min) Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. The Crocky Trail (11 min) Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. The Grosvenor Museum (7 min) Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Beeston Castle (23 min) A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Speke Hall, Garden and Estate (National Trust) (34 min) Riverside estate house with over 400 years of history, extensive serene grounds and woodland. Chester City Walls (5 min) Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (5 min) Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Ness Botanic Gardens (23 min) Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Chester Zoo (8 min) Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. |