Chester Tourist Information Centre

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Chester Tourist Information Centre

Town Hall, Northgate St,, Chester, CH1 2HJ
01244405340
  • Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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The one stop shop for things to do, explore, eat and tour in Chester. Situated in Chester’s impressive Town Hall, the Visitor Information Centre is full of knowledgable and helpful staff that can help make your trip to the area seriously special.

What's on near Chester Tourist Information Centre

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Where to go near Chester Tourist Information Centre

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Gallery
Chester Visual Arts

Chester Visual Arts has brought pop-up exhibitions to Chester’s most iconic buildings, including The Old Library and Chester Cathedral.

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Chester Indoor Market

Recipient of the Best Small Indoor Market at The Great British Market Awards 2020, Chester Market offers foods from around the world.

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Chester’s Storyhouse houses two theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and bars within a rejuvenated art deco building.

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Place of worship
Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is a living community of prayer and worship, and a centre of excellence in Church Music with a rich and fascinating heritage.

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The Cheese Shop

The Cheese Shop has been a source of speciality cheeses in Chester for 25 years and has over 200 different cow, goat and ewe cheeses available -including pasteurised, unpasteurised and vegetarian varieties.

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Covino is a small owner-run wine bar & restaurant in the heart of Chester. They serve an ever-changing menu of seasonally inspired small plates, guided by the quality and provenance of ingredients, with a real focus on simplicity and flavour.

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Whitmore & White is an award-winning deli and independent wine merchant in the heart of romantic Chester serving a plethora of charcuterie, cheeses and confectionery.

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