Chester

Chester

Chester is a historic city on the River Dee. Visitors are drawn to its complete ancient walls, stunning black-and-white timbered buildings, and the unique two-level shopping galleries known as the Rows. Key attractions include the cathedral, Roman amphitheatre, and nearby Chester Zoo, with the rolling hills of North Wales also within easy reach.

Escape to Chester on a relaxing coach holiday and discover one of Britain's most charming historic cities. Founded by the Romans on the banks of the River Dee, the city is wrapped in the most complete ancient walls in the country and is famous for its stunning black-and-white timbered buildings and the "Rows"—unique medieval shopping galleries across two levels.

Spend your days strolling along the city walls, browsing the boutiques, or exploring the cathedral and Roman amphitheatre. If you fancy a trip nearby, the wonderful Chester Zoo and the rolling hills of North Wales are just a stone's throw away. Browse our Chester coach breaks today and treat yourself to a stress-free getaway.

Coach tours visiting Chester

Llandudno and Chester Christmas Market Weekend

Where you’ll stay

  • Chatsworth House Hotel, Llandudno ★★★

    The Chatsworth House Hotel is a three-star Victorian seafront hotel enjoying a prominent position on the Central Promenade at Gloddaeth Crescent in Llandudno, North Wales. It overlooks the resort's sweeping bay and is within easy walking distance of the pier, the shops and the Great Orme, making it a classic base for a traditional seaside break.

    The hotel offers comfortable en-suite bedrooms, many with sea views, along with a restaurant, bar and lounge, and an indoor heated swimming pool. Its promenade location, leisure facilities and entertainment make it a popular choice for couples, families and coach tours visiting the Welsh coast.

    Address: Central Promenade Gloddaeth Crescent, Llandudno, LL30 2XS

  1. 🧳 Arrival
  2. Chester
    📸 Excursion
  3. Llandudno
    📸 Excursion
  4. 🏡 Departure

Places of Interest

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo

Located on the outskirts of Chester, this world-famous zoo is known for its bars-free enclosures and dedication to conservation. Spread across more than a hundred acres, visitors can encounter elephants, rhinos and orangutans, explore immersive tropical ecosystems, and travel the vast site via monorail or boat.

Chester Zoo is one of the biggest and best-known zoos in Britain, located on the outskirts of the historic city of Chester. It was started in 1931 by George Mottershead, who pushed for the then-bold idea of a zoo without bars, replacing cages with moats and ditches to give animals a more natural space. Since then, it has evolved into a world-famous hub for research and conservation, housing thousands of animals from all sorts of species.

Across its hundred-plus acres, guests can get up close with elephants, giraffes, big cats, rhinos, orangutans, and a huge array of birds and reptiles. Immersive areas like the tropical Islands zone recreate distant ecosystems, and you can use the monorail or boats to get around the vast site. With its beautiful gardens, play zones, and dedication to saving endangered species, it's a fascinating and educational day out for people of all ages.

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