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Things to do in Chester

36 ideas for a day or a night in Chester, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Nightlife · 9Arts & culture · 8Outdoors · 6Tours & day trips · 5Live music · 3Family · 3Markets · 1Festivals & events · 1

Nightlife in Chester

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Rooftop Social ClubCity centreThe Brewery TapLower Bridge StreetYe Olde King's HeadLower Bridge StreetBarloungeWatergate StreetBrewhouse & Kitchen ChesterCity centreTelford's WarehouseTower WharfChester Station Tap RoomStationRing O' BellsChristletonThe Victoria PubThe Rows

Arts & culture in Chester

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FreeUn-Shuttered: LGBTQ+ Histories Hidden in Plain SightThu 15 October, 11am · 30 St Werburgh Street (Chester Cathedral)The Boy Who Kicked PigsThu 15 October, 7:30pm · Salisbury Studio, Chester Little TheatreBlood BrothersThu 15 October · Storyhouse Theatre · From £28The Hammond Does StrictlyFri 16 October, 7:30pm · The Hammond · From £21Our Story with David AttenboroughSat 17 October, 10:30am · Chester Zoo · From £15Ballroom FeverSun 18 October, 7pm · The Hammond · From £27Rose of Nevada with live score by The Cornish Sound UnitTue 20 October, 7:30pm · Storyhouse Theatre · From £14.55Storyhouse Comedy ClubWed 21 October, 7:30pm · Garret Theatre, Storyhouse · From £15

Outdoors in Chester

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FreeThe Walls Trail3.2 km · about 1.8 hrsFreeRoman Chester Trailabout 1.5 hrsFreeThe Rows Trailabout 1.5 hrsFreeDelamere Forest walking trailsabout 2 hrsFreeDelamere Forest cycle routesabout 1.5 hrsSundown Adventures at Go Ape DelamereFri 16 October, 6pm · Go Ape Delamere · From £32

Tours & day trips in Chester

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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park4 hrs · Self-drive from ChesterConwy Castle8 hrs · Self-drive from Chester · From £12.9Erddig Hall and Garden4 hrs · Self-drive from Chester · From £13.2Delamere Forest4 hrs · Self-drive or train to Delamere station · FreeLlangollen Railway8 hrs · Self-drive from Chester

Live music in Chester

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Roaring 20s Jazz Evening at Palm CourtThu 15 October, 7pm · Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa · From £58Legend | The Music of Bob MarleySat 17 October, 7:30pm · Chester CathedralMatthew WhittakerSun 18 October, 7:30pm · Garret Theatre, Storyhouse · From £13.2

Family in Chester

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Halloween at Chester ZooSat 17 October, 10am · Chester ZooHorrible Histories: Awful EgyptiansThu 22 October · Storyhouse Theatre · From £24Horrible Histories: Terrible TudorsThu 22 October · Storyhouse Theatre · From £24

Markets in Chester

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FreeChester Farmers MarketSat 17 October, 9:30am · Outside Chester Town Hall

Festivals & events in Chester

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Murder Mystery Evening at Chester ZooFri 16 October, 7pm · Chester Zoo · From £55
What’s On ChesterThis week in Chester, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in ChesterThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Chester, answered

What are the best things to do in Chester?

Right now: Rooftop Social Club (nightlife), Un-Shuttered: LGBTQ+ Histories Hidden in Plain Sight (arts & culture), The Walls Trail (outdoors) and Beeston Castle and Woodland Park (tours & day trips). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Chester?

Un-Shuttered: LGBTQ+ Histories Hidden in Plain Sight, The Walls Trail, Roman Chester Trail and The Rows Trail, and 3 more.

What's on in Chester this week?

What's On Chester has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.