Free Things to Do in Chester
There are 95 free things to do in and around Chester, Cheshire. Offering attractions with free entry, this page gathers them in one place with the nearest listed first.
Among them are Whiz Kids Softplay, Black Diamond Park and The Big Park. 95 of them are free to visit; 95 are outdoors; 3 welcome dogs. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Opening hours, prices and age suitability change from place to place and from season to season, so it is always worth confirming the details with a venue directly before travelling. Distances are straight-line estimates from the centre of Chester; a few entries sit just over the boundary in neighbouring areas where they are the closest of their kind.
- 01 Cheshire Regiment Memorial Garden0.1 mi
- 02 Cloister Garth0.1 mi
- 03 Hop Pole Paddock Play Area0.2 mi
- 04 Roman Gardens0.2 mi
- 05 Baha'i Garden0.3 mi
- 06 Grosvenor Park0.4 mi
- 07 Water Tower Gardens0.4 mi
- 08 Leadworks Lane Park0.4 mi
- 09 St Anne's Field Play Area0.4 mi
- 10 Francis Street Play Area0.4 mi
- 11 Edgar's Field Park0.5 mi
- 12 Black Diamond Park0.5 mi
- 13 Black Diamond Park0.5 mi
- 14 The Cop0.6 mi
- 15 Northgate Ponds0.7 mi
- 16 Duke's Manor0.7 mi
- 17 Appleyards Lane Play Area0.7 mi
- 18 Alma Street Play Area0.8 mi
- 19 Walker Street Community Gardens0.8 mi
- 20 Chesterton Court Play Area0.8 mi
- 21 Duke's Drive Community Garden0.8 mi
- 22 Melrose Park0.9 mi
- 23 The Narrows Community Park0.9 mi
- 24 Melrose Park Play Area0.9 mi
- 25 Sandy Lane Park0.9 mi
- 26 Dicksons Field Play Area1.0 mi
- 27 Dicksons Drive Field1.0 mi
- 28 Dryersfield Play Area1.1 mi
- 29 Alexandra Park1.1 mi
- 30 Hoole Lane Play Area1.1 mi
- 31 Old Laundry Corner1.1 mi
- 32 Vaughans Lane Play Area1.2 mi
- 33 Westminster Park1.2 mi
- 34 Neville Road Play Area1.2 mi
- 35 Coronation Recreation Ground1.2 mi
- 36 Lime Wood Fields1.4 mi
- 37 Lime Wood Fields Play Area1.4 mi
- 38 Queens Road Park Playground1.4 mi
- 39 Caldy Nature Park1.4 mi
- 40 Queens Road Park1.4 mi
- 41 Donkey Field Nature Reserve1.4 mi
- 42 Cathedral Roads Play Area1.5 mi
- 43 Wealstone Park1.5 mi
- 44 Upton-by-Chester Playground1.5 mi
- 45 Countess of Chester Country Park1.5 mi
- 46 Blacon Community Nature Park1.5 mi
- 47 Pipers Court Play Area1.6 mi
- 48 Blacon adventure playground1.6 mi
- 49 Upton Dene Play Area1.6 mi
- 50 Upton Cockpit1.7 mi
- 51 Thackeray Forest Park1.7 mi
- 52 Thackeray Forest Playground1.8 mi
- 53 Dulverton Avenue Park1.8 mi
- 54 Kohima Crescent Play Area1.9 mi
- 55 SSSI1.9 mi
- 56 Chemistry Pits Play Area1.9 mi
- 57 Regent's Grange Play Area2.1 mi
- 58 The Acorns Play Area2.1 mi
- 59 Treetop Challenge2.4 mi
- 60 Madagascar Play2.5 mi
- 61 The Beach Play Area2.5 mi
- 62 Wildlife Wood2.5 mi
- 63 Glorious Grasses2.5 mi
- 64 Sunken Garden2.5 mi
- 65 Andes Garden2.6 mi
- 66 Eaton Park3.4 mi
- 67 Kitchen Garden3.4 mi
- 68 Saughall Park3.6 mi
- 69 Gowy Woodland Park3.9 mi
- 70 Greysfield House Communal Park4.1 mi
- 71 Hockenhull Platts4.3 mi
- 72 Hockenhull Platts4.4 mi
- 73 Whiz Kids Softplay5.3 mi
- 74 Willow Park5.5 mi
- 75 Hawarden Park5.6 mi
- 76 Gladstone park6.1 mi
- 77 Ashton Childrens Playground6.3 mi
- 78 Dee Park6.4 mi
- 79 Level Road Park6.6 mi
- 80 Taliesin Nature Reserve6.6 mi
- 81 McAlpines Park6.8 mi
- 82 The Little Park6.9 mi
- 83 Tattenhall Park Playground7.0 mi
- 84 Wepre Park7.0 mi
- 85 Castlefields Play Area7.0 mi
- 86 The Big Park7.0 mi
- 87 Standard Pools7.1 mi
- 88 Wellington Green Play Area7.2 mi
- 89 Drury Fields7.2 mi
- 90 Burntwood Hill7.2 mi
- 91 Central Park7.2 mi
- 92 Lane End Nature Reserve7.4 mi
- 93 Buckley Coronation Park7.4 mi
- 94 Etna Park7.4 mi
- 95 Maes y Pant7.4 mi
Good to know
How many free things to do are there in Chester?
This page lists 95 free things to do mapped in and around Chester, including Whiz Kids Softplay. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the free things to do near Chester free?
Yes — 95 of the places listed for Chester are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at free things to do near Chester?
Expect attractions with free entry. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Chester. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Chester.