Manchester Airport 45 min
Chester Roman Amphitheatre (10 min)
Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Ness Botanic Gardens (25 min)
Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Beeston Castle (29 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. The Grosvenor Museum (10 min)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Chester Zoo (15 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Chester Racecourse (7 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Delamere Forest (27 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. The Crocky Trail (17 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Dewa Roman Experience (8 min)
Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. National Trust - Erddig (27 min)
Massive 18th-century manor offering tours of the family house & its ornate 12,000-acre garden. Chester City Walls (8 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Chester Cathedral (9 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Blue Planet Aquarium (17 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (11 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Eastgate Clock (10 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. | 
