5 Great Reasons to Visit Chester

Posted: Aug 25, 2010 |

If you've never been to the north west cultural hotspot that is Chester, then you should probably consider booking your train ticket now. However, if you need a little convincing, here are five great reasons why a visit to Cheshire is well worth your time.

1. Chester Races - if you've never been to a horse racing event, you could not wish for a better first experience than by visiting Chester Racecourse. With several meets every year, including the May Festival and the Autumn Festival. And why not give you and your friends the special treatment by booking some hospitality on the day?

2. Chester Zoo - this is the home of thousands of rare and exotic species from all over the globe. No matter how old you are, it's well worth going along to see an amazing herd of elephants, two types of rhino 'crashes', lions and tigers - not to mention many different monkeys.

3. Tours - from the History Hunter, which steps back in time across 2,000 years to the eerie Ghosthunter Trail, Chester has a wide selection of tours for you to enjoy. You can also learn more about Chester's oldest and most interesting buildings on the Secret Cheshire Tour, while the Roman Soldier Patrol is not to be missed.

4. Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway - it's not just grown-ups that can enjoy a visit to Chester, with many children's attractions too. One of the most popular is the miniature railway, complete with the long wooden bridge and steam and diesel-hauled trains that loop on a 1/4 mile circuit.

5. Chester Market Hall - it has 100 stalls that offer a wide choice of the finest quality produce, including cooked meats, confectionery and cheeses. Not only that, but you can get footwear, luggage, greetings cards and much more - all of which are undercover.

With these and much more to offer, a visit to Chester should be on your to-do list. And why not look into trains to Chester and enjoy the convenience and value of Merseytravel?

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