Location: Chester
Top Things to do in Chester
Top 10 Museums in Chester, England
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 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. Cheshire Military Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
The Cheshire Military Museum, in Chester, tells the story of the Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th Century right through to the present day. Follow the exploits of the Regiments of Cheshire and their travels across the world during many great battles. Learn about the wars they fought, experience life in the trenches for a World War One soldier, and immerse yourself in the history of the soldiers. The museum also houses the Archive of the Cheshire Regiment. For all enquiries relating to people who have served with the Cheshire Regiment click here.
Reviewed By T3039OOsusang - Flint, United Kingdom
Two ladies on a mission we visited the Musuem not sure if it was our thing, how wrong can you be, we had a thoroughly enjoyable visit. I was interest in attending as a family member served with the 8th Btn in the First World War and lost his life in Basra in 1917. So many wonderful exhbits to see, the medals and letters were amazing and pulled at the heart strings. Travelling through the centuries of the Chehire regiment we found so many interesting things. Loved the interactive sections and the dugout. We spent 2 hours there and will definitely visit again. The gifts for sale were also responably priced. The staff were extremely helpful and informative. Came home with a ration book and a World War one Cookbook and a much better understanding of our brave soldiers. Will be bringing other family members to visit.
5. Chester History & Heritage
6. Sick to Death
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
The gory story of medicine through time. Sick To Death offers the history of medicine in a museum and family attraction in Chester City Centre - located on the city's famous Rows. A playground of plaque with a smatter of splatter & a chance to poke into the medical past. Prepare yourselves for……bad smells, gross gore, a bit of magic and a lot of science and discovery all to be explored in a fun way. The attraction offers self guided tours which take approx one hour and includes a unique shop selling fun spells, witches mugs, science kits, crystals, tarot cards and all things unique and magical.
7. Chester: A Life Story
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
The story of the city lies not just within its buildings, but also within the stories left behind by the countless people who have called this place home over the last 2,000 years. From witches' cats to half eaten rats, a flying latrine and a dance mahcine, Chester: A Life Story is a unique, multi-sensory experience like no other, set within the beautiful medieval church of St Michael's.
8. Grosvenor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 741 reviews
Reviewed By NB1957
I was lucky enough to book an advance time slot as understandably entrance is currently restricted. All very sensibly and carefully managed for social distancing and somehow it made the experience so much better as there was plenty of room to see the exhibits easily. I am so glad that I had a chance to visit this museum as there was so much to see and it delivered far more than I had expected. Where to start......the hoards that had been discovered were really a surprise, how much had been found and the stories behind their discovery, a stunning collection of Chester silver and a fascinating insight into the history of the city and how it had changed since Roman times, the local wildlife, geology and so much more besides. There was also a really striking exhibition of illustrations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Clive Hicks-Jenkins. Wonderful museum and as I said I was so pleased to be able to visit it.
9. Dewa Roman Experience
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By csrothwec - Chester, United Kingdom
We moved to Chester a year ago but only got around to visiting this museum recently. We found it very well laid out and an excellent mix between "bringing History alive" by reconstruction/imagination (as in Jorvik in York or "The Canterbury Tales" in Canterbury) and presenting actual finds and archaeology. (The visit to the underground section (WARNING! Steep stairs!) was great in showing real excavation material and how archaeologists can build a picture of the past!) The staff were very friendly and keen to share their enthusiasm as well. Good gift shop at the end of the tour (although the items are definitely aimed at young/very young visitors in the first instance). TIP: Visit either late in the day (3-5 pm weekdays) or at the weekend (as we did) in order to avoid crowds of school kids on visits during term time!)
10. Within These Walls
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Set in the 13th Century Towers, this building tells the amazing story of the two thousand year old city walls. It includes family friendly activities, such as build a Roman Arch and our unique Walls Race table. It also contains rotating exhibitions on the Chester of today
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