Outdoor Things to Do in Chester
Looking for outdoor things to do near Chester? 110 options are mapped here, each offering parks, trails and open-air days out. The list runs from the closest to the furthest from the middle of Chester.
Among them are Strawberry Falls, Carden Park Golf Club and Vicars Cross Golf Club. 95 of them are free to visit; 110 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 Chester Golf Club0.9 mi
- 23 Melrose Park0.9 mi
- 24 The Narrows Community Park0.9 mi
- 25 Melrose Park Play Area0.9 mi
- 26 Sandy Lane Park0.9 mi
- 27 Dicksons Field Play Area1.0 mi
- 28 Dicksons Drive Field1.0 mi
- 29 Dryersfield Play Area1.1 mi
- 30 Alexandra Park1.1 mi
- 31 Hoole Lane Play Area1.1 mi
- 32 Old Laundry Corner1.1 mi
- 33 Vaughans Lane Play Area1.2 mi
- 34 Westminster Park1.2 mi
- 35 Neville Road Play Area1.2 mi
- 36 Coronation Recreation Ground1.2 mi
- 37 Westminster Park Municipal Golf Course1.3 mi
- 38 Lime Wood Fields1.4 mi
- 39 Lime Wood Fields Play Area1.4 mi
- 40 Queens Road Park Playground1.4 mi
- 41 Caldy Nature Park1.4 mi
- 42 Queens Road Park1.4 mi
- 43 Donkey Field Nature Reserve1.4 mi
- 44 Cathedral Roads Play Area1.5 mi
- 45 Wealstone Park1.5 mi
- 46 Upton-by-Chester Playground1.5 mi
- 47 Countess of Chester Country Park1.5 mi
- 48 Blacon Community Nature Park1.5 mi
- 49 Pipers Court Play Area1.6 mi
- 50 Upton-by-Chester Golf Club1.6 mi
- 51 Blacon adventure playground1.6 mi
- 52 Upton Dene Play Area1.6 mi
- 53 Upton Cockpit1.7 mi
- 54 Thackeray Forest Park1.7 mi
- 55 Thackeray Forest Playground1.8 mi
- 56 Dulverton Avenue Park1.8 mi
- 57 Kohima Crescent Play Area1.9 mi
- 58 SSSI1.9 mi
- 59 Chemistry Pits Play Area1.9 mi
- 60 Regent's Grange Play Area2.1 mi
- 61 The Acorns Play Area2.1 mi
- 62 Treetop Challenge2.4 mi
- 63 Chester Zoo2.5 mi
- 64 Chester Zoo2.5 mi
- 65 Madagascar Play2.5 mi
- 66 The Beach Play Area2.5 mi
- 67 Wildlife Wood2.5 mi
- 68 Glorious Grasses2.5 mi
- 69 Sunken Garden2.5 mi
- 70 Andes Garden2.6 mi
- 71 Vicars Cross Golf Club2.9 mi
- 72 Eaton Park3.4 mi
- 73 Kitchen Garden3.4 mi
- 74 Fore Golf Course3.4 mi
- 75 Saughall Park3.6 mi
- 76 Gowy Woodland Park3.9 mi
- 77 Greysfield House Communal Park4.1 mi
- 78 Eaton Golf Club (Waverton)4.1 mi
- 79 Hockenhull Platts4.3 mi
- 80 Hockenhull Platts4.4 mi
- 81 Sandfield Golf Course and Driving Range4.6 mi
- 82 Whiz Kids Softplay5.3 mi
- 83 Willow Park5.5 mi
- 84 Greenacres Animal Park5.5 mi
- 85 Hawarden Park5.6 mi
- 86 Hawarden Golf Club6.1 mi
- 87 Gladstone park6.1 mi
- 88 Ashton Childrens Playground6.3 mi
- 89 Dee Park6.4 mi
- 90 Level Road Park6.6 mi
- 91 Taliesin Nature Reserve6.6 mi
- 92 McAlpines Park6.8 mi
- 93 Pryors Hayes Golf Club6.8 mi
- 94 The Little Park6.9 mi
- 95 Tattenhall Park Playground7.0 mi
- 96 Wepre Park7.0 mi
- 97 Castlefields Play Area7.0 mi
- 98 The Big Park7.0 mi
- 99 Strawberry Falls7.1 mi
- 100 Standard Pools7.1 mi
- 101 Aldersey Green Golf Club7.2 mi
- 102 Wellington Green Play Area7.2 mi
- 103 Drury Fields7.2 mi
- 104 Burntwood Hill7.2 mi
- 105 Central Park7.2 mi
- 106 Lane End Nature Reserve7.4 mi
- 107 Buckley Coronation Park7.4 mi
- 108 Etna Park7.4 mi
- 109 Maes y Pant7.4 mi
- 110 Carden Park Golf Club8.8 mi
Good to know
How many outdoor things to do are there in Chester?
This page lists 110 outdoor things to do mapped in and around Chester, including Strawberry Falls. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the outdoor 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 outdoor things to do near Chester?
Expect parks, trails and open-air days out. 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.