Chester is a cathedral city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, very close to the England–Wales border. It had a built-up area population of 92,760 in 2021, it is the most populous settlement in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It is the historic county town of Cheshire and the second-largest settlement in Cheshire after Warrington. Chester was founded in the 70s AD as a "castrum" or Roman fort with the name Deva Victrix during the reign of Emperor Vespasian.
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Chester; times are rough estimates by road.
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25 km≈ 30 min
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30 km≈ 35 min
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32 km≈ 35 min
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43 km≈ 50 min
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51 km≈ 1 h
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52 km≈ 1 h
From Chester you can reach Liverpool (25 km), Warrington (30 km), Bootle (30 km), Crewe (32 km) and Wigan (43 km) in about 30 min to 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Manchester Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.