Chester Racecourse
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Chester Racecourse
 
					Chester is the oldest racecourse in the UK and possibly the world; the first recorded race was held here on 9th February 1539.
 
					Chester is the oldest racecourse in the UK and possibly the world; the first recorded race was held here on 9th February 1539.
 
			Every weekend in Liverpool’s buzzing Baltic Triangle, Love Lane Brewery invites visitors behind the scenes for an hour-long tour through its striking, industrial space. Housed in a converted rubber factory,
From £25.00 
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From £7.00 
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From £6.00 
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From £17.50 
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From £13.00 
			Check out the ways you can get hands on creatively with workshops at FACT in Liverpool, as well as taking their daily guided tour.
Free entry 
			Rediscover the work of Alfred Hitchcock with FACT’s 10-film retrospective.
From £9.35 
			There are 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites with their balconies overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.
 
			Steakhouse and friendly cocktail bar, specialising in local produce.
 
			Unique, stylish accommodation in the heart of the city of Chester. With unparalleled views of England’s oldest working racecourse, the contemporary Abode Chester offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city.
 
			This contemporary Art Gallery In Chester displays and sells original and affordable works, with regular new exhibitions listed on their website.
 
			Discover Grosvenor Museum, from Roman artefacts to silver hallmarked in Chester, the Grosvenor Museum explores the rich history of Chester and the surrounding areas.
 
			This is the meeting point for Chester Cycle Tours who will help you to explore Chester’s most fascinating places with views and landmarks you won’t see on a typical bus or walking tour.
 
			Chester Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 and became the administrative centre of the earldom of Chester.
 
			The Antiques Shop is housed within the Rows of Chester and has been owned and run by the same antiques dealer for nearly 30 years, selling British antiques and vintage items.
 
			Dewa Roman Experience occupies a unique site at the heart of the original legionary fortress. In 1991 archaeologists discovered remains of the fortress on this site and the excavations have been left open for public viewing.
 
			Weasel and The Bug believe that you should buy well and pass on, and that toys should be powered by children, not batteries. Taking care of the planet is a priority for many parents and pleasingly, Weasel and The Bug only stock products which are sustainably sourced.
 
			Oddfellows hotel inhabits a Georgian townhouse right bang in the middle of Chester, only moments away from the river.
 
			St Mary’s Creative Space in Cheshire is a rehearsal and exhibition space which regularly has exciting projects on for the public.
 
	
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