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THE UK's LARGEST ZOO & DESIGNER OUTLET. THe worlds oldest racecourse. ADVENTURE PARKS & CITIES OF CULTURE. Explore it all from Chester
A DAY OUT IN CHESTER.
RACEDAY.
Established in 1539, Chester Racecourse is the oldest racecourse in the world that is still running. Unlike a lot of race courses, Chester racecourse is right in the city centre, meaning there's no busses, taxis or trains to negotiate, just walk to the races from the city centre in about 5 minutes, and once you're done at the races you can walk (stumble) back up in to town to continue your day in the many venues that put on special race day features. It's the perfect day out for families, groups, couples & race fanatics.
RETAIL THERAPY
Cheshire Oaks is the largest designer outlet in the UK & was the largest in Europe when it first opened in 1995. Here you'll find everything from Burberry to Allsaints, Nike to North face and Wagamama to Mowgli. Over recent years Cheshire oaks has had a major refurbishment which saw the addition of a number of new shops and eateries, continuing its reign as one of the UK's top shopping destinations.
FUN FOR ALL.
Escapism
Chester's top independent escape room with 5 different rooms to choose from. Can you crack the code and escape in under an hour? Great family fun or for groups... looking to get competitive? book multiple rooms and see who escapes first.
Blueplanet Aquarium
Just on the outskirts of Chester is the UK's largest collection of sharks, homed in a 4million litre tropical display. With a 71m underwater tunnel you can experience the marine life like never before. Feeling brave? Sign up to one of their shark dives and get up close with them.
Storyhouse
Having opened in 2017 the Storyhouse offers a theatre, cinema, library and restaurant. Housed in the former Odeon Cinema Grade II listed building the Storyhouse presents the best home-produced and internationally acclaimed work.
The UK's largest Zoo, home to over 20,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore. Chester Zoo is a vital part of the future of wildlife across the world, they're not just zoo keepers, in their own words they're "conservationists, scientists, educators, veterinary experts, botanists, wildlife managers, animal behaviourists, endocrinologists and environmental policy influencers" and together they're fighting wildlife extinction. Just a quick hop from Chester city centre you can drive or jump on a bus straight to the zoo and spend the day exploring, learning and wondering around the huge site.
Adrenaline
Crocky Trail
This adventure trail based on the outskirts of Chester packs a punch for everyone. Perfect for kids and adults alike they have everything for an exhilarating day out.
Go Ape
Based in the stunning Delamere Forest Go Ape Delamere offers 4 awesome outdoor activities for adventurers of all ages. With a 212m zip wire you can enjoy your own flight through the tree tops of Delamere Forest.
Carden Park
Hidden away in the Cheshire countryside, Carden Park offers activities for everyone. Segways, archery, zip lines and 4 x 4 off roading, there's a lot to do at their beautiful Cheshire estate.
A LITTLE FURTHER.
