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Things to do in Chester

There are 116 things to do recorded in and around Chester, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and driving ranges. Part of Cheshire in North West, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 95 are free to visit, 6 are indoor options for a wet day, 110 are outdoors, 47 are geared towards younger children and 3 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Chester include Greenacres Animal Park, Chester Zoo, Aquarium, Baha'i Garden and Kitchen Garden, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Ellesmere Port and Warrington are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Chester

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Queens Road Park and Thackeray Forest Park.
    51 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Whiz Kids Softplay and Black Diamond Park.
    37 places
  3. 03
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Carden Park Golf Club and Vicars Cross Golf Club.
    11 places
  4. 04
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Baha'i Garden and Kitchen Garden.
    7 places
  5. 05
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Greenacres Animal Park and Chester Zoo.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Chester City Baths and Get Wet Swim School.
    2 places

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Days Out with Kids47Free Things to Do95Outdoor Things to Do110

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Chester?

This guide maps 116 places to visit in and around Chester. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Chester?

Recognisable names near Chester include Greenacres Animal Park, Chester Zoo, Aquarium and Baha'i Garden. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Chester?

95 of the places listed for Chester are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Chester on a rainy day?

6 indoor options are recorded near Chester — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Chester kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.