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Trains to Chester
Chester was built in Roman times to keep marauding invaders away. Thankfully, you'll now get a much friendlier welcome, whether you're flexing your shopping muscle on the 'Rows,' a unique medieval shopping gallery, or having a flutter at Chester Racecourse.
- Every hour from London in 2hrs 3mins
» London
to Chester
» London
to Chester
2FOR1 entry at top attractions.
Our favourite Chester attractions
- Busby bus
- 10 mins
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Chester Zoo
Spend time with over 7000 animals at the UK's number one zoo. Daily talks, themed play areas and a choice of restaurants and kiosks keep your herd fed, watered and entertained. And for a giraffe's eye view of the zoo, take a ride on the Zoofari monorail.
- Busby bus
- 10 mins
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Chester Cathedral
Stand still for a moment inside this awesome cathedral and you can almost sense everyone who's stood in the same place over the last two thousand years. Take a tour and keep your eyes peeled for the Chester Imp, a carving of the devil in chains, high up in one of the windows.
- Busby bus
- 15 mins
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Cheshire Oaks
If your idea of victory is getting your hands on a high-fashion bargain, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is a winning destination. It features over 140 brands at permanently discounted prices of up to 60% off, and to keep you refreshed as you refresh your wardrobe, there are restaurants, cafes and a giant children's play area.
- Busby bus
- 5 mins
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Chester Guided Tours
Fancy digging a little deeper into Chester's fascinating history? Then take a guided tour with a Roman gladiator. If the unexplained is more your thing, take the Ghost Tour and learn why Chester is known as one of Britain's most haunted cities. For the foodies, the tantalizing Taste Cheshire Trail takes in delis, cheese shops and local wine merchants.
More attractions in Chester
- Busby bus
- 10 mins
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Chester Boat – River Cruises
The beautiful River Dee cuts right through Chester, and a River Cruise is a fantastic way to see this ancient city at a relaxed pace. Both showboats are fully enclosed should the rain clouds roll in, and refreshments are available too.
Services run every hour. Mon-Fri 07:10 - 20:10, Sat 08:10 - 18:00 & Sun 15:05 - 19:05.
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