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Bithell Boats
Boating Station: Souters Lane,
Chester.
Tel: + (44) 01244 325394
Fax: + (44) 01244 325396
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No visit to Chester is
complete without a cruise on the Dee - the best
way to appreciate the beauty and character of this
great city. Bithells Boats offer cruises of half
hour duration every 15 minutes during the season
and craft are available for private charter, day
time and evenings. A particularly attractive 2 hour
cruise to the Ironbridge through Eaton Estate, home
of the Duke of Westminster, leaves The Groves at
12 noon daily throughout the season.
Themed BBQ cruise every Sunday evening on board
our showboats 7.30-11pm.
Open April to October 10am till 5.30pm daily, October
to April weekends only 11am till 4pm. |
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Chester Zoo,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH2 1LH,
Tel: (+44) (0) 1244 380280
Fax: (+44) (0) 1244 371273
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Chester Cathedral
St Werburgh Street,
Chester
Tel: +(44) 01244 324 756
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A place of worship for over 1000 years.
Parts of the Norman church begun in 1092 can still
be seen in the present building, which reflects
all the Gothic architectural styles. Discover the
finest Quire stalls in Britain, with intricately
carved 'misericords'; the famous Cobweb Picture;
and a facsimile of Handel's Messiah first rehearsed
here. Beautiful monastic cloisters and garden. Audio-visual
presentation exhibition of its history - adm. Free;
shop; refectory for snacks/meals; Cathedral wine
on sale.
Open daily |
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Chester Gateway Theatre
Hamilton Place,
Chester,
CH1 2BH
Tel: + (44) 01244 340392
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| Dedicated to First Class, World Class
Theatre tucked away behind the Town Hall Square
and close to all the major hotels, discover Chester's
award winning theatre. The Gateway is Cheshire's
only professional producing theatre and its exciting
programme is made up of a whole world of drama,
comedy, workshops and children's theatre. |
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Cheshire Military Museum
The Castle,
Chester,
CH1 2DN
Tel: +(44) 01244 327 617
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An interesting innovative and attractive
museum in Chester Castle, a Grade I Listed Building.
It is always developing new ideas to interpret
the stories of the men of the Regiments of Cheshire.
These include the Cheshire Regiment, the Cheshire
Yeomanry, the 3rd Carabiniers and the 5th Inniskilling
Dragoons. With special activities, events and
exhibitions throughout the year there is something
for everyone.
Admission Charge is £2.00 per Adult and
£1.00 Concs.Opening Times 10am to 5pm daily
(last entry 4 30). |
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The Chester Tour
Guide Friday Open Top Bus Tour
Tel: + (44) 01244 347457
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One of the best ways to appreciate
Chesters' 2000 years of history is to take one of
our fully guided open-top sightseeing tours. Tours
last 55 minutes but your ticket is valid all day
so you may get on and off the tour as you please.
Frequent departures every day from various stops
around the city including the Station, the River
Dee, Town Hall and Lower Bridge Street.
Save money with a bus and boat tour ticket which
includes a trip with Bithells Boats on the River
Dee. Tickets can be purchased from the Chester Visitor
Centre, the Tourist Information Centre or from the
driver of the bus. |
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Deva Roman Experience
Pierpoint Lane,
Bridge Street,
CH1 1NL
Tel: +(44) 01244 343407
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Deva is the Roman fortress
built almost 2000 years ago which now lies buried
beneath the hustle and bustle of modern day Chester.
Now you too can visit the Roman fortress of Deva
- pronounced 'Dewa' in Roman times.
Touch the past yourself in our 'hands-on' studio.
This area has activities for everyone, which range
from trying on a replica suit of Roman armour,
to handling Roman pottery and animal bones.
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Grosvenor Museum
27 Grosvenor Street,
Chester,
CH1 2DD
Tel: +(44) 01244402008
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Something for everyone at his award-winning
Museum. Following major alterations to improve access
for all visitors, visit the new Chester Timeline
Gallery for the best introduction to the City's
past. Enjoy video tours of the Galleries with a
Keeper as your guide and explore the Museum's collections
in the new computer Gallery.
Fascinating temporary exhibitions and fun for all
the family.
Special temporary exhibitions - Admission free
Open: 10.30-17.00 Mon-Sat,14.00-17.00 Sunday
Closed: Good Friday, Christmas & New Year's
Day
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LazerQuest
4 Volunteer Street (Behind Pepper Street. NCP)
Chester City Council
Tel: 01244 400500
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Play the ultimate sci-fi
Action adventure game for all ages. If you like
“Star Wars” you’ll love the
laser zapping, adrenaline charged excitement as
you battle for victory in the sci-fi battle zone
of the future.
This is no video game – this is for real!
Open daily 11am to 10pm |
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