Location: Chester
Top Things to do in Chester
What to do and see in Chester, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Tours Around Chester
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5.0 based on 143 reviews
Welcome to the beautiful City of Chester, UK, a fascinating city and an inspiring setting for our unique tours. Whether your a foodie (walking tour) or looking for a guided run, we will provide you with a unique, informative and social tour experience.
2. Chester Music Theatre
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Chester Music Theatre is the perfect Fringe Theatre for any performance or private hire. A fully equipped auditorium with licensed bar,box office, dance studio with mirrors and kitchen facilities with the potential to house many events; meetings; celebrations; shows and more. Get in touch to book your event viewing!
3. Harthill Cookery School
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5.0 based on 161 reviews
Set in the grade II-listed Victorian village school at Harthill and enjoying panoramic views out across the Cheshire countryside, Harthill Cookery School is a new venture from Master Chef of Great Britain Brian Mellor. You find here one week or weekend cookery courses for basic cooking skills such as baking, bread making, chocolate, cooking with fish or meat, teens cooking clubs. It is a vibrant centre for professionals and public to indulge their passion for food.
Reviewed By Wardywilbury - North West England, United Kingdom
Bought a server course as a Christmas present by my wife and we attended at the end of February. A full course of 16 people all playing with knives, charcoal, gas, naked flames and chocolate. What could happen? Well the food was fabulous abs the tune rolled by so fast it was brilliant. Who knew that sumptuous chocolate desserts could be done on the bbq? Or roast pork loin with crispy crackling? Risotto bbq? Let alone really thin crispy pizza too make the wood fitted pizza lovers jealous. At head a great day and Brian e really helpful friendly approachable and made it feel very like a community event rather than a course of 16 strangers.
4. Outpost Paintball
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5.0 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By joannejN1767MU
Took 5 12 year olds to paintball. It was arranged short notice and easy to do. Polite and professional to ensure the boys got into the correct slot and payment was easily done. Arrived and we were not disappointed. The boys were given all the equipment and a really good briefing. The staff were always on the course with them and available to advise with clear instructions. The venue is huge, lots of battle zones with different structures to use. Extremely well organized and a great afternoon, very good value for money. Definitely recommend it for others, as it also has a low impact version for younger kids. Perfect for parties
5. The Forum Studio Theatre
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
City Centre Studio Theatre previously producing plays, comedies, musicals and pantomime throughout the year. We are in the building that used to be known as The Gateway Theatre. The theatre is now closed to make way for the development of the Northgate Project within the city centre.
Reviewed By Diddleyidi
Just back from the panto - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - first time we've seen a panto by Tip Top Productions and I have to say we thought it was brilliant. A good mix of entertainment for the kids and jokes for the adults, good humoured, great dame, nice ad-libbing, with all the best bits you'd want from a panto. We'll definitely be going again. Well done to all involved!
6. The Watergate Street Gallery
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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.
7. Escapism Chester
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5.0 based on 1,905 reviews
Escapism Chester is Chester's Premier Live Escape Room. Hunt clues, crack codes and solve puzzles to escape the room. For teams of 2-6 players.
Reviewed By Juliecottie
Great fun and teamwork looking forward to going back to try another room big thanks to the team at Escapism Chester especially Vikki who explained everything well and was very helpful, We escaped with 4mins and 28 seconds to spare.
8. Breakout Chester
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5.0 based on 1,729 reviews
A unique experience that will leave you wanting more. Breakout is a real life escape room game. Using common sense + brain power you have 60 minutes to escape a locked room. If you are looking for a unique and fun activity then this is for you. Teams of 2 - 5 friends, family, co - workers or puzzle enthusiast can attempt to escape. It is a great team building, hen / stag or birthday activity.
Reviewed By 961dannya
What a great experience! This was my first time in an escape room so I didn’t really know what to expect, the team we’re really friendly and helpful and Emma, our game operator made us feel really comfortable and was really helpful! My partner and I managed to escape from the Excalibur room with over 6 minutes left! Can’t wait for our next visit!
9. Wesley Church Centre
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
10. The Antiques Shop
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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.
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