Explore Chester
Discover all the things to do in Chester
The MILL is located in the heart of the historic Roman city of Chester and is a short walk along the canal to the Cathedral, City Walls, Eastgate Clock and Roman Amphitheatre.
If you are here for the shopping the medieval rows are a great place to start, these two-tiered shopping streets offer a wealth of independent retailers along with many familiar names, if that’s not enough shopping for you, Cheshire Oaks, the largest designer outlet in the UK is just a short drive away.
Another top attraction that is just a short drive away from the MILL is Chester Zoo, with over 500 different species and 128 acres of zoological gardens to explore, there is plenty to do at the Zoo.
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Chester is the perfect place to shop with undercover shopping centres and an abundance of fashion boutiques, independent shops and high street favourites - there’s something for every age group, style and budget.
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The Eastgate Clock stands on the site of the original entrance to the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix. It is a prominent landmark in the city of Chester and is said to be the most photographed clock in England after Big Ben.
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The River Dee flows through both Wales and England, forming part of the border between the countries. It has a total length of 70 miles. It attracts thousands of visitors and locals every year who come down to the ‘Groves’ which is a paved promenade to look at the views, have an ice cream and hire a pedalo, rowing boat or a motor boat.
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Chester Zoo is a world-class attraction with over 27,000 animals from 500 species, including the world's tallest land animal, a Rothschild's giraffe.
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Save up to 60% on a great range of designer brands at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, the largest shopping destination in the UK. Find fashion, sportswear, beauty and more.
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Chester Cathedral is one of the most significant cultural centres in the UK. With a history that spans more than 1,000 years, there are countless stories waiting to be discovered.
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Opened in May 2017 in the heart of Chester, Storyhouse is Chester’s £37 million new theatre, cinema, restaurant and library. Storyhouse presents a year round programme of theatre including home-produced work in summer and Christmas time and some of the best UK's touring work in Spring and Autumn.
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The Grosvenor Museum houses collections exploring the history of Chester, its art and silver heritage, and its natural history. Find out about life during the Roman military occupation and visit the Period House, with rooms from the 17th century to the 1920s.
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Deva Roman Experience
Travel back 2000 years to Roman Britannia with the DEVA Roman Experience at DEVA Victrix fortress. Experience Roman life in the meticulously recreated bath house, market street, and amphitheatre.
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