Chester Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours

Grosvenor Street is Chester's main shopping boulevard, lined with elegant Georgian-era facades, upscale boutiques, and cozy cafés, perfect for both window-shopping and a proper retail spree. You’ll spot the Grosvenor Museum tucked away here, featuring Roman tombstones and local art, making your coffee stop feel unexpectedly cultural. At the southern end, you’ll come across St. Francis’ Church, a beautiful red sandstone parish with lovely stained glass.

Perched outside the city walls on the north bank of the River Dee, St John’s is Chester’s original cathedral, dating back to the 7th to 11th centuries. It’s one of the best examples of Norman architecture in Cheshire, with stunning arches, ancient remnants, and an interior brimming with history.

Cross the Dee via the Grosvenor Bridge and you'll land in Handbridge, a charming district full of leafy parks, vibrant riverside pubs, and Georgian terraces. It's a quieter, local-heavy corner of Chester, ideal for a lazy afternoon wandering or a riverside pint. Handbridge was once a bustling Roman river port; so when you see those old stone houses and the gentle curve of the river, know that you’re tracing pathways used for commerce nearly two millennia ago.

This delightful walkway along the River Dee is a Chester favorite for daydreamy strolls. Grab an ice cream from a nearby shop, settle on the lawn, and watch swans glide by. In summer, you might catch a paddle steamer cruising the river.

Just a short hop from the city walls, Pepper Street is known for its boutiques, galleries, and brunch spots. On weekends, locals gather here to linger over coffee, explore independent shops, or catch a pop-up street performance. It’s a buzzing creative hub where the old town meets new ideas.

Chester’s iconic city walls are the best preserved Roman and medieval ramparts in Britain. They loop the entire city and offer stunning elevated views over rooftops, the cathedral, and the river. For a special moment, cross the Grosvenor Bridge, which was once the world’s longest single-span stone arch. When walking this route, you’ll feel the layers of history beneath your feet, a path once trodden by Roman soldiers and Victorian engineers.

Just off St John's, this amphitheatre is a hidden gem of Roman entertainment, once seating up to 7,000 people for gladiatorial fights and displays. Today, it’s a grassy, atmospheric ruin where you can almost hear echoes of ancient crowds. It’s one of the largest archaeological sites in Chester, and you can wander around, imagining the roar of the audience below.

This magnificent Gothic structure evolved from an 11th-century abbey. With soaring towers, carved choir stalls, and radiant stained-glass windows, it's a feast for the senses. You can even climb the tower for a bird's-eye view of the city.