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Chester

Chester is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom of about 90,524 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit: 98 churches, 46 forts & heritage and 39 parks. The must-see places are Wesley Methodist Church, Welsh Presbyterian Church and Roman Amphitheatre.

53.1905° N, 2.8919° WPop. 90,524

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Within 30 km96 places
Within 50 km240
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chester

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:36 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chester
  2. Chester Zoopark · 45 min
  3. Whitby Parkpark · 45 min
  4. St Michaelchurch · 30 min
  5. Poulton Woodhengeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St Alban's Church, Tattenhallchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Chester
Today’s loopChesterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chester?

Wesley Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Welsh Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Roman Amphitheatre (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Olave's Church (church, about 1 km), King Charles Tower (heritage site, about 1 km), Water Tower (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chester?

240 places on Spotwander: 98 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Chester?

Wesley Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Welsh Presbyterian Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chester?

Roman Amphitheatre, about 1 km by road; King Charles Tower (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chester?

Start in Chester, visit Chester Zoo, then Whitby Park, then St Michael, then Poulton Woodhenge, then St Alban's Church, Tattenhall, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.