Manchester Airport 37 min
Dewa Roman Experience (7 min.) original artefacts from chester and the roman empire plus hands-on experiences of roman life. Bache (5 min) Chester Roman Amphitheatre (5 min.) free entry to ruins of britain s largest roman amphitheatre with military re-enactments in summer. Blue Planet Aquarium (9 min.) sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel rays tropical fish otters plus diving with sharks. Chester Castle Agricola Tower And Castle Walls (7 min.) although rebuilt in the 19th century this castle still retains some features from the middle ages. Ness Botanic Gardens (23 min.) horticultural collection with show gardens victorian-style potager alpine house and cafe. Chester Cathedral (7 min.) medieval cathedral built in 1092 with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Chester Racecourse (9 min.) established in 1539 this famous racecourse is recognized as the world s oldest still in operation. The Crocky Trail (12 min.) mile-long adventure trail for kids with slides rope swings climbs and a chain bridge plus cafe. Newton Lane (1 min) Eastgate Clock (7 min.) turret clock built in victorian times above a georgian arch listed as a historic landmark. The Grosvenor Museum (7 min.) galleries on chester s local history and cheshire s natural history plus temporary exhibitions. Chester City Walls (5 min.) roman & medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade i listed gates & towers. Hamilton Street (1 min) Railway Station (Stop S4) (13 min) Beeston Castle (24 min.) a ruined english heritage castle atop a crag with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Delamere Forest (20 min) sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port (10 min.) canal history and culture on display in victorian buildings plus boat collection in former dock. |