Location: Chester
Top Things to do in Chester
10 Shopping in Chester That You Shouldn't Miss
A gem of a city easily reached by rail from Liverpool. Small yet packed to the rafters with history, culture and stylish cafe/bar culture. At its heart, the historic black-and-white timbered "rows" provide a shopping experience like no other place on the planet.
Restaurants in Chester
1. The Hat Place
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
We are a hat shop retailing some of the world's leading brands.
2. Lee Louise Limited
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lee Louise is an independent business located in a beautiful listed building dating back to 1571, we are the oldest building on stilts in Chester! We are a very pretty shop selling all sorts of treasures, we are often described as 'Aladdin's Cave'. This shop is much larger than you first see, come and visit us for a lovely relaxing shopping experience. Weird and Wonderful, That's Lee Louise!
3. The Watergate Street Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
The Watergate Street Gallery opened in 1992 with a philosophy to bring new, fresh, different, yet affordable art to as many people as possible. North's No1 independent art gallery. Airy 3000 sq ft space Diverse range of local, national and international art 100s of artists 1000s of artworks
Reviewed By RichardS290560
Return visit with a special purchase in mind. As always, a real pleasure to browse a great selection of affordable art (many wonderful originals) and to see some stunning new additions. I just wish we had more wall space! That said, we still have some lovely smaller spots to adorn in future! As with previous visits, Eve was very knowledgeable and unfailingly welcoming. So many businesses could learn a thing or ten from this Watergate Street Gallery. I look forward to returning again. Purchasing something from here - that will be such a fundamental part of your home - always feels more like an event than a mere shopping experience, so thank you.
4. Alison Bradley Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Artist run gallery in historic Chester City Centre. Featuring original charcoal drawings, original oil paintings, reproduction prints, greetings cards and bespoke picture framing service. Open 10:30-17:30 Wednesday to Monday (Tuesday by appointment, early close at 16:00 on Sunday).
5. The Antiques Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
The Antiques Shop, located at street level, within the Rows of Chester. Established in 1989. Owned and run by the same Antiques Dealer, for nearly 30 years, selling genuine British Antique and Vintage items. The shop building is a late 13th century great medieval stone town house, circa 1290-1300. Although the facade is imitation 17th century, within the building there are substantial remains of the medieval town house. 38-42 Watergate Street is one of the most interesting buildings in Chester. Rarely has the medieval fabric of a building survived so intact as in the upper levels, and rarely has a building been so thoroughly investigated.
Reviewed By 204DavidR - Chester, United Kingdom
I went in this little shop looking for an early antique map of Cheshire. The owner was really helpful and knowledgeable. There were several to choose from and I left with a particularly nice example. I was nearly tempted to buy an exceptional piece of vintage leather luggage but I was spent up. This shop is a real treasure trove of interesting antiques, Being local I will definitely be back before Christmas.
6. The Arc Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Arc Gallery showcases the very best of contemporary British Craft and Design, a friendly and atmospheric gallery housed within an 18 century brick and timber warehouse. With special emphasis on fabulous textiles, hand thrown ceramics, contemporary jewellery, hand crafted leather, glass, turned wood and limited edition prints.
7. Spavens Chester
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Spavens is open in Hoole, Chester and are taking bookings for Parties and to book activities. We have a huge range of sweets from around the world, we have an ice cream parlour and creperie where you can get delicious desserts any time of the day and we have a range of wonderful craft activities for you and your family to enjoy. Our Parties and amazing fun and we cater for kids teens and adults.
8. That Beer Place
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
That Beer Place is an independent Bottleshop & Taproom inside Chester Market, sourcing incredible beers for both drink in or take home. With 8 rotating beers on tap as well as 300+ craft beer and real ale bottles/cans from UK, Germany Belgium, USA and more, we're a beer lovers dream destination! Cider, Wine, G&T, non-alcoholic beers & soft drinks available too as well as Vegan and Gluten-free!
9. Lowe & Sons
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Lowe & Sons are a jewellers who have a wonderful array of antique and new jewellery, also plenty of beautiful silverware including pieces that were hallmarked in the Chester Assay Office. They were established in 1770, and have been in their current premises since 1804. A shop full of history, wonder and a ghost! There is a museum open for anyone to have a wander around and absorb the atmosphere.
Reviewed By NorthwichTipper
Visited the shop to discover the history of a silver Chester hallmarked pocket watch my son bought me for my birthday we met Yvonne who served us she looked at the hallmarks told us all about the watch who made it even gave us a winding key excellent service the shop is very old 1700 with fittings and fixtures of the period wonderful in there
