| set in a tudor-style home, this unassuming adults-only guesthouse is a 3-minute walk from chester train station, 10 minutes' walk from the town centre and a mile from chester racecourse. parking is available for a fee. most have en suite bathrooms, while some have shared facilities. an airy studio adds a living room with a sofa, and a kitchenette. the cosy rooms feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 1:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am
Manchester Airport 38 min
Chester City Walls (11 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Speke Hall, Garden and Estate (National Trust) (37 min)
Riverside estate house with over 400 years of history, extensive serene grounds and woodland. Blue Planet Aquarium (11 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Ness Botanic Gardens (22 min)
Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Delamere Forest (22 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Beeston Castle (25 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Dewa Roman Experience (9 min)
Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. 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. The Crocky Trail (13 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (7 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 (13 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Eastgate Clock (12 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Chester Racecourse (8 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Chester Zoo (10 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. | 
