Manchester Airport 45 min
Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (23 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Beeston Castle (10 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. National Trust - Erddig (33 min)
Massive 18th-century manor offering tours of the family house & its ornate 12,000-acre garden. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (14 min)
Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Chester Zoo (18 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Eastgate Clock (18 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Chester City Walls (16 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Dewa Roman Experience (19 min)
Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. Chester Cathedral (18 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Delamere Forest (24 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Blue Planet Aquarium (18 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. The Crocky Trail (7 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Chester Racecourse (20 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (15 min)
Elegant, 19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, plus llamas and pygmy goats. The Grosvenor Museum (16 min)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. | 
