Location: Chester
Top Things to do in Chester
What to do and see in Chester, England: The Best History Museums
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.
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1. Chester History & Heritage
2. 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.
3. Grosvenor Museum
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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.
4. Dewa Roman Experience
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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!)
5. Within These Walls
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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
