Things to do in Chester

An hour from Manchester, Chester is the best-preserved walled city in England — its two-mile Roman and medieval ramparts are still walkable in full, looping past the Cathedral, the black-and-white timbered Rows, and the largest Roman amphitheatre found in Britain. Chester Zoo, one of the UK's top-rated zoos, sits just outside the centre and easily fills half a day with families. Add a canal boat trip along the Shropshire Union and independent shopping in the Rows, and Chester makes for an easy, walkable day trip. Discover the top-rated tours below.