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Things to see in Chester (United Kingdom): 121 places and when to go
Chester is a town in United Kingdom with around 90,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 121 places in and around it, mainly History (44), Nature (36), Temples (34). The best known are Beeston Castle, Chester Cathedral and Holt Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.2, -2.92
- Population
- About 90,000
- Places
- 121 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (44) · Nature (36) · Temples (34) · Mountains (27) · Wildlife (10) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 46 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Moel y Gamelin, at 577 m.
What to see in Chester
The places in and around Chester, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Beeston CastleFormer Royal castle and museum in Beeston, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom17 km
- Chester CathedralGrade I listed cathedral in Chester, United Kingdom2.2 km
- Holt CastleGrade II* listed building in Wrexham. Castle in Holt, north Wales14 km
- Chester ZooZoological garden at Upton-by-Chester, in Cheshire, England3.8 km
- Chester CastleCastle in Chester, UK2.5 km
- Flint CastleGrade I listed castle in Flint, Wales15 km
- Wrexham CathedralCatholic cathedral in Wrexham, Wales18 km
- Castell Dinas BrânCastle in Denbighshire, Wales29 km
- Eaton Hall, CheshireCountry house estate n Cheshire, England, UK7.2 km
- Pillar of ElisegMonument in Denbighshire, Wales29 km
- Basingwerk AbbeyRuin of an abbey near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales22 km
- Ewloe CastleGrade I listed Welsh-built castle near Ewloe, Flintshire, Wales9.8 km
- Hawarden CastleMedieval castle in Hawarden, Wales7.0 km
- Gladstone's LibraryResidential library in Hawarden, Wales7.3 km
- Aldford CastleMotte-and-bailey castle in Aldford, Aldford and Saighton, England, UK8.5 km
- Foel FenlliHill (510.9m) in Denbighshire, Wales, UK23 km
- Hawarden Castle18th-century house in Hawarden, Wales6.7 km
- Chester Roman AmphitheatreRoman amphitheatre in Chester, Cheshire, England, UK2.5 km
- Bryn AlynHill (408.3m) in Denbighshire20 km
- Tomen y RhodwyddMotte and bailey castle in Denbighshire, Wales26 km
- Grosvenor MuseumNatural history museum in Chester, UK2.3 km
- Moel FamauHill (554.8m) in Denbighshire23 km
- St Peter's Church, ChesterGrade I listed church in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK2.2 km
- Mynydd HelygainHill (293.8m) in Flintshire20 km
And the other 97, by what you come to do:
- Nature: M. S. Factory, Valley, Esclusham Mountain, Hope Mountain, Moel Gyw, Moel y Gamelin, Craig y Forwyn, The Rofft, Moel Dywyll, Bryn-eithin, Caer Estyn, Caergwrle Castle, Cefn, Cefn Mawr, Cefn y Cist, Frodsham Woods, Goldfinch Meadows, Gwernymynydd, Hockenhull Platts, Lane End Nature Reserve, Maes y Pant, Moel Findeg, Moel y Gaer, Pen Celyn, Pen-Llan-y-gwr, Pen Pontblyddyn, Pen-rhos, Pen Tan y Bryn, Plas-gwyn Mountain, Prenbrigog, Standard Pools, Tre-llyniau Rough, Windy Hill
- History: St Chad's Church, Holt, Bluecoat School, Chester, Dodleston Castle, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse, Hadlow Road railway station, Halkyn Castle, Farndon Bridge, Maen Huail, Minerva's Shrine, Chester, St Michael's Church, Shotwick, Statue of Queen Victoria, Chester, Water Tower, Chester, Woodhouse hill fort, Barnston Memorial, Booth Mansion, Hawarden Bridge, Helsby hill fort, Hoole Hall, Chester Shot Tower, Northgate, Chester, Old Dee Bridge, Shotwick Hall, St Chad's Church, Farndon, St John's Rectory, Chester, Brymbo Fossil Forest, YHA Chester Trafford Hall
- Temples: All Saints Church, Harthill, St Francis' Church, Chester, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Chester, Eaton Chapel, Holy Trinity Church, Capenhurst, Northgate Church, Chester, Holy Ascension Church, Upton-by-Chester, St Bartholomew's Church, Sealand, St Garmon's Church, Llanarmon-yn-Iâl, St John the Baptist's Church, Aldford, Church of St Mary of the Angels, Hooton, St Mary's Church, Tilston, St Mary's Church, Bruera, St Mary's Church, Handbridge, St Peter's Church, Waverton, St Werburgh's Church, Chester, St Bartholomew's Church, Barrow, St Berres' Church, Llanferres, St Columba's Church, Chester, Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest, St Deiniol's Church, Hawarden, St Mary's and St Helen's Church, Neston, St Paul's Church, Hooton, St Peter's Church, Hargrave, St Ethelwold's Church, Shotton, Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester, Wesley Methodist Church, Chester, Zion Chapel, Chester
- With kids: Blue Planet Aquarium
- Architecture: Flintshire Bridge
- Food and drink: General Market, Wrexham, Spitting Feathers Brewery, Wrexham Lager
- Museums and art: Cheshire Military Museum, National Waterways Museum, Stretton Watermill, Wrexham Archives and Local Studies
- Hiking: North Cheshire Way, Wat's Dyke Way
When to go to Chester
The best time to visit Chester is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:49
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:36
- JunBest time16:41
- JulBest time16:14
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:19
- DecPossible7:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. In April, 121 of the 121 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chester
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chester?
The best known: Beeston Castle, Chester Cathedral, Holt Castle, Chester Zoo, Chester Castle. In all, 121 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chester?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.
How do you get to Chester?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 46 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chester as the destination and these 121 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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