UK weekend breaks

Things to do in Chester: a UK weekend break

Chester has the most complete Roman and medieval city walls in Britain, about two miles round. The Rows, two levels of timber-framed shops and galleries, are found nowhere else. See Chester Cathedral and the Roman Amphitheatre, or Chester Zoo on the edge of the city.

Things to do in Chester

Plan this as a weekend

Tours and activities

Bookable tours with prices per person, from Civitatis.

Guided tours and free tours Free cancellation

Chester Sightseeing Bus

From £10 pp · 24h · ★ 8 (3)

Guided tours and free tours Free cancellation

Chester Private Tour

From £110 pp · 2h · ★ 8 (1)

Places to see

Landmarks, museums, beaches and more within about 10 km.

Cathedral

Chester Cathedral

Free to see, or check entry prices

Former theatre

Gateway Theatre, Chester

Free to see, or check entry prices

Roman fort built mid 70s AD

Deva Victrix

Free to see, or check entry prices

Church

St Peter's Church, Chester

Free to see, or check entry prices

Historic site

St Nicholas Chapel, Chester

Free to see, or check entry prices

Historic site

Abbey Gateway, Chester

Free to see, or check entry prices

Where to stay in Chester

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Questions about UK weekend breaks

Is it free to use?

Yes. Searching for things to do and places to stay is free, with no sign-up. Planning it in the planner is free too, as many single trips as you like. The Deal Club adds multi-centre tours and deals from your own airport.

Where do the ideas come from?

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Does it work outside the UK?

Mostly. Tours, places to see, restaurants and hotel prices work almost anywhere. Lovetovisit and LateRooms only cover the UK, so those links show for UK places only.