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Chester - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the
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CHESTER BOAT
Souters Lane, The Groves, Chester, CH1 1SD
Tel: 01244 325394 Fax:
01244 325396
E-mail:
showboatschester@aol.com
Web:
www.chesterboat.co.uk
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No visit to
Chester is complete without a cruise on
the Dee - the best way to appreciate the
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Chester Boat offer cruises of half hour duration
every 30 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 12pm & 230pm
daily throughout the season. Friday & Saturday in
July and August 1 hour Ghost tours set sail at 7pm
and Floodlit cruises 9pm - 10pm.
Themed cruise every Sunday evening on board our
showboats 7.30 - 10.30pm. Open April to October
11am 'til 5.30pm daily. October to April weekends
only 11am 'til 4pm.
For further details on our boat tours see our
website.
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Chester Town Crier
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Tel: David and Julie Mitchell on 01244
311736
E-mail:
chestercriers@city2000.net
Enjoy the flamboyant declaration of the Chester
Town Crier in the heart of the City at the
ancient Cross, at the junction of Bridge Street,
Watergate Street and Eastgate Street. The shout
which usually lasts about 15 minutes begins at
12 noon every Tuesday to Saturday from Easter to
the end of September.
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CHESTER CATHEDRAL SHOP
12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU
Tel: 01244 311586
Fax: 01244 313155
E-mail:
shop@chestercathedral.com
Web:
www.chestercathedral.com
Open: Mon-Sat,9.30am - 5pm. Sun 11am -
4pm.
Chester Cathedral Shop is in the
original monks' wine cellar, a perfect setting
for the extensive range of music of all
styles, Christian jewellery, books, cards,
gifts, and Cathedral wine!
Mail order service and
credit cards accepted.
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Chester Racecourse
The Roodee, Chester
Tel: 01244 304600
E-mail:
enquiries@chester-races.com
Web:
www.chester-races.co.uk
The oldest horse races in Britain, staged on the
Roodee, once the site of the massive Roman
harbour. Chester Racecourse is now ranked as the
4th best attended in the whole of Britain,
averaging 18,000 visitors per day at its race
meetings.
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Ragamuffins Play Centre
Sabre House, Bridge Street, Saltney, Chester,
Cheshire, CH4 8SN
Tel: 0845 006 6220
E-mail:
contact@ragamuffins.co.uk
Web:
www.ragamuffins.co.uk
Ragamuffins is a huge soft play area in Saltney,
Chester. It serves really nice snacks and drinks
in a coffee bar style environment (complete with
proper leather sofas), has a 42" plasma screen
that shows sky sports, a small indoor football
pitch that's part of the play area and the
longest indoor wavy slide in the UK. There's
also a selection of tasty cakes and some really
healthy snacks and drinks for youngsters (like
innocent smoothies and organic juice).
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ALTON TOWERS
Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Theme Park Info: 08705 204060 Booking
Tel:
0870 4444455 Fax:
01538 704097
E-mail:
info@alton-towers.com
Web:
www.alton-towers.co.uk
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Alton Towers is open from
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The park opens at 9.30am
each morning and rides start at 10am.
Closing times vary throughout the season.
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Create an everlasting
memory at Alton Towers! Alton Towers is famous for
its legendary Theme Park and where memories
will last a lifetime.
Whatever your reason for
visiting Alton Towers - leave the humdrum
behind, come together and create some
everlasting memories!
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DEFRA – Rural Affairs
Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail:
helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web:
www.countrywalks.defra.gov.uk
More than 1800 walks etc in the United Kingdom.
Simply select your destination and you will be
rewarded with mini guides and map references to
help you explore the countryside at your
leisure.
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Guided Walking Tours of Chester
Chester City Council, The Forum, Chester, CH1 2HS
Tel: 01244 324324 Fax: 01244
324338
E-mail:
webmaster@chester.gov.uk
Web:
www.chester.gov.uk
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The old Dee Bridge viewed from the city
walls.
Photo: Judges Postcards
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Pastfinder Tour - The best way to
discover Chester's 2000 years of history.
Ghosthunter Trail - Take a night-time
journey around the eerie haunts of Chester's
mysterious and murky past. Hear spine-chilling
tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump
in the night.
Roman Soldier Patrols - Patrol Fortress
Deva with Caius Julius Quartus! In full battle
gear, he takes you on patrol and evokes the
exciting adventures of an Imperial warrior.
Quiz tours (treasure hunts): Guided walk
and quiz finishing at one of Chester's best
loved inns or taverns.
Cromwell's Troops: Highwaymen and Press
gangs.
Tudor Lady Walk: With the City's infamous
eloper, Eleanor Aldersey recalling her life and
times in Merrie England. In costume, weather
permitting.
Literary Chester: Follow in the footsteps
of some of our greatest writers who lived in or
visited Chester.
Curious Chester, Myths and Legends:
Unlock the secrets of the City's past, delve
into its uncovered mysteries and its unusual
claims to fame.
Talks With Slides: In your hotel, village
hall, or church. Talks on a variety of subjects.
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CHESTER ZOO
Upton by Chester, CH2 1LH
Tel: 01244 380280
Fax: 01244 371273
E-mail:
reception@chesterzoo.org
Web:
www.chesterzoo.org
Open daily 10am. All
year except Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Our spacious
enclosures are home to over 7,000 animals. Get
up close to some of the world's most amazing
mammals, reptiles, birds and insects and explore
110 acres of award-winning gardens.
Chester Zoo is a registered
charity, your entrance fee helps to fund the
care and conservation of our animals and
endangered species across the world.
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Caldy Nature Park
off Caldy Valley Road
Tel: 01244 351066
E-mail:
caldy@clocsen.org
Web:
www.clocsen.org
30 acres of parkland located just outside the
centre of Chester.
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