Chester is a vibrant city with 2,000 years of history, offering must-see treasures, great bars, restaurants, and spectacular shopping. Explore Britain’s most complete city walls, the largest Roman Amphitheatre, the oldest racecourse, and a 1,000-year-old cathedral with Europe’s finest medieval carvings. Don’t miss the 700-year-old Rows galleries for a unique shopping experience or a stroll along the River Dee on the scenic Groves promenade.
Discover wildlife at Chester Zoo, home to over 30,000 animals, 500 species, and tropical island habitats. From Roman streets to timeless architecture and exceptional shopping, Chester is a city where history, culture, and adventure come alive.
Marketing Cheshire is the organisation responsible for raising the profile of Cheshire on both national and international stages, promoting the subregion as a premium and aspirational place to live, work, visit and invest. Recognised by VisitEngland as the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Cheshire, we work collaboratively with partners and organisations across the sector to strengthen and grow our visitor economy—currently valued at £4.32 billion and welcoming over 59 million visitors each year. Through these partnerships, we aim to expand our current reach of 1.5 million people and attract greater visitor spend across the subregion.