check-in time: 1:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. on a residential street corner, this quaint b&b in a redbrick building is a minute's walk from a bus stop, a 7-minute walk from the medieval chester cathedral and a 13-minute walk from the grosvenor museum. the 6 snug, relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and en suite, shower-only bathrooms, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms sleep up to 3 or 4 guests; some have direct garden access. there's a furnished garden. a full english or vegetarian breakfast is served in a casual dining room Manchester Airport 40 min
Chester City Walls (5 min) Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Chester Racecourse (14 min) Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (10 min) Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. The Grosvenor Museum (9 min) Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Chester Cathedral (7 min) Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (10 min) Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Ness Botanic Gardens (20 min) Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Beeston Castle (25 min) A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Eastgate Clock (8 min) Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Blue Planet Aquarium (12 min) Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. The Crocky Trail (13 min) Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Delamere Forest (23 min) Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Speke Hall, Garden and Estate (National Trust) (38 min) Riverside estate house with over 400 years of history, extensive serene grounds and woodland. Chester Zoo (10 min) Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Dewa Roman Experience (10 min) Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. |