Chester's black-and-white Rows at dusk, with lit shop windows along a cobbled street

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A local guide to Chester, plus our city-centre apartments.

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Our Chester apartments

Bright open-plan living and dining room with a navy velvet sofa, a glass dining table and wooden chairs Double bed made up with navy cushions, a soft throw and rolled white towels, with lamps on both sides Living area with a sofa and orange cushions, a glass coffee table and a modern white kitchen behind Glass dining table laid for two beside a white kitchen and framed prints Round dining table set for four in front of a modern grey kitchen Bright double bedroom with navy bedding, a wooden bench and bedside lamps

Serviced apartments by the canal, just outside Chester's north city walls. The Rows, the Eastgate Clock and the Racecourse are each about 10 minutes on foot.

One-bed and two-bed apartments for 2 to 6 guests, with fresh bedding and towels. Good for race days, city breaks and work trips.

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From our guide

Things to do in Chester

  • Paved walkway along the top of the city walls on a sunny day, with brick houses alongside

    Walk the walls

    A two-mile loop of Roman and medieval walls. Allow 45 to 90 minutes and join at any gate.

  • The ornate Eastgate Clock above the Eastgate arch in warm evening sun

    The Rows and the Eastgate Clock

    Two tiers of covered galleries full of shops and cafés, and the 1899 clock everyone photographs.

  • Chester Cathedral's red sandstone front and tower behind trees in spring blossom

    Chester Cathedral

    Red sandstone, tower tours with big views, and the Christmas Tree Festival from 25 November.

  • The bandstand on the Groves beside the River Dee on a bright day

    River Dee and the Groves

    A tree-lined riverside promenade with boats, a bandstand and the suspension bridge.

  • Asian elephant on a sandy bank at Chester Zoo

    Chester Zoo

    A full day out on the northern edge of the city. Lanterns and Light runs from 13 November to 3 January.

  • The green track of Chester Racecourse, the Roodee, seen from the city walls

    Chester Races

    Britain's oldest racecourse still in use, about 10 minutes' walk from our apartments. Racing returns on 5 May 2027.

  • Christmas Market stalls and a lit Christmas tree at dusk by the Town Hall

    The Christmas Market

    Stalls around the Town Hall from 18 November to 22 December, open daily from 10.30am.

  • Black-and-white and red-brick buildings on Bridge Street above the Rows galleries, with café parasols below

    Food and drink

    Brunch on the Rows, canalside pubs and Sunday roasts. Our picks are in the guide.

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