Basingwerk Abbey started as a Savigniac community but in 1147 merged with the Cistercians. The abbey became quite prosperous after being granted gifts of land...

According to legend, this holy spring rose where St Winefride`s head fell after it was cut off by a rejected suitor in the 7th Century....

The Greenfield Valley is now a fascinating, peaceful country park containing reservoirs, woodlands, industrial archaeological sites and ancient monuments. Two hundred years ago, there were...

Set on the banks of the River Dee, with breathtaking views across to North Wales. Ness Botanic Gardens boast international repute with seasonal flowers, shrubs...

The largest family run Antique and Craft Centre in North Wales, thousands of quality crafted items from Wales and around the world. Specialists in antiques...

Chester is the UK’s largest zoo - and you’ll need a full day to enjoy it. Here 5,000 animals live in spacious, near-natural surroundings, set...

At Blue Planet Aquarium, the largest aquarium anywhere in the UK, you’re guaranteed to see more types of shark than anywhere else in Britain. And...

Alexander’s Jazz Theatre is a leading North West venue for jazz, blues and rock artists. It is also the main venue for the annual Chester...

Chester Cathedral is the most complete medieval monastic building still standing in the UK. It was founded as a Benedictine Monastery in 1092 and...

The Cross stands at the heart of Chester where Bridge, Northgate, Watergate and Eastgate Streets meet, and is an obvious meeting point. It was...

The River Dee runs through Chester and provides an excellent backdrop for picnics. Rowing boats, motor boats and pedalos can be hired by the...

Chester Town Hall was completed in 1869 having taken five years to build. It is in the Gothic style of the late 13th century...

The Rows form a second level of shops above those on street level and are the only known examples in the world although no one...

The Water Tower is one of the most recognisable structures on the city walls in Chester, standing on the northwest corner of the old city....

Making history fun at this award-winning museum, discover Chester from Roman Fortress of Deva to the present day. View the city through the eyes of...