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Chester, with its timber framed buildings, appears as a blast from the past.

One of Britain’s quaintest towns, its well-preserved Tudor and Victorian centre urges visitors to a take a slow stroll and ignore the modern day rush. Housing the most complete city walls and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in the country, Chester competes with the UK’s great historical sites.

Nudging the border of Wales, it’s the perfect launch point to travel beyond the border or onto the England’s northern strongholds, Liverpool and Manchester. Book your rental with easyCar to find the vehicle that suits your Chester journey best.

Chester is a lively and historic northern English city with a vibrant centre and an ancient heart. Whether you're looking to hit the bars or wander the ruins, there's something in Chester for everyone. Hire a car for a great low-cost way to discover this lively city and the diverse northwest of England.

Things to do in Chester

Chester's ancient heritage is best experienced at the wonderful 2000-year-old Roman Amphitheatre, the largest stone built arena in Britain. The Chester Visitor Centre exhibits many of the fascinating artefacts recovered from the site during the ongoing excavations. The city is filled with other attractions ideal for the whole family. The Blue Planet Aquarium is the largest aquarium adventure in the UK. With 10 different species of shark, it's an exciting experience, particularly walking through the amazing 70metre Aquatunnel where you can see the huge fish glide overhead. The very brave can even arrange a special shark dive! Chester has a good selection of shops and restaurants, as well as a buzzing nightlife. The Mall Grosvenor Shopping Centre is a fine old mall with plenty of boutiques and bargain stores.

Chester: Discover more

There are lots of attractions to discover in the surrounding Cheshire countryside. Rent a car and you can explore the area at your own pace. Bodelwyddan Castle in North Wales is a beautiful place to explore, and a regional home of the National Portrait Gallery. Bridgemere Garden World has the largest selection of garden plants in Europe, and displays plenty of winning entrants from the Chelsea Flower Show. Another interesting nearby attraction is Catalyst, an interactive science discovery centre in Widnes, with hands-on exhibits perfect for the whole family!