Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Chester

Chester is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 90,524 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 98 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 39 parks and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Wesley Methodist Church (1 km), Welsh Presbyterian Church (1 km) and Roman Amphitheatre (1 km).

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Chester at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 90,524
Coordinates
53.1905° N, 2.8919° W
Places within 50 km
240 (240 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Chester

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chester: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Chester

127 churches within 100 km of Chester. The closest is Wesley Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chester

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chester. The closest is Roman Amphitheatre (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Chester

42 parks within 100 km of Chester. The closest is Westminster Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chester

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chester. The closest is Hope Mountain (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bickerton Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire East · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Caldy Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Chester

14 museums within 100 km of Chester. The closest is Port Sunlight Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chester

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chester. The closest is RSPB Burton Mere (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chester

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chester
  2. 1 km St. Olave's Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 1 km Roman Amphitheatre · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 1 km Wesley Methodist Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 1 km Welsh Presbyterian Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 1 km King Charles Tower · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 1 km Back to Chester

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How to reach Chester

    All places near Chester by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chester by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches98127Wesley Methodist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4655Roman Amphitheatre (1 km)
    Parks3942Westminster Park (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1418Hope Mountain (18 km)
    Museums1214Port Sunlight Museum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1113RSPB Burton Mere (15 km)
    Beaches & coast68New Brighton (Perch Rock) Lighthouse (37 km)
    Treks46Sandstone Trail (16 km)
    Other attractions34Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Carr Mill Dam (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (29 km)
    Waterfalls11Horseshoe Falls (39 km)

    Chester: questions travellers 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.

    Which is the nearest park to Chester?

    Westminster Park, about 2 km by road; Chester Zoo (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chester?

    Start in Chester, visit St. Olave's Church, then Roman Amphitheatre, then Wesley Methodist Church, then Welsh Presbyterian Church, then King Charles Tower, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chester?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Chester

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chester’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.