ChesterBoat

Vicky Andrews
ChesterBoat river cruise, Chester
Courtesy of ChesterBoat

ChesterBoat is a family-owned business with more than forty year’s experience of welcoming visitors to the beautiful River Dee. They offer half-hour and two-hour sightseeing cruises, as well as private hires, fish and chip cruises, and themed party nights.

The Boating Station, Souters Lane, The GrovesChesterCH1 1SZ View map
Telephone: 01244325394 Visit Now

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Where to go near ChesterBoat

Edgar House hotel, Chester
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Edgar House is a fine period Georgian house which has been lovingly refurbished to create Chester’s award winning premier small luxury hotel – just for adults.

Chester City Walls
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Chester City Walls

Chester’s city walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain, parts of which are almost 2000 years old. The main access onto the walls is at each of the four main gateways – Northgate, Eastgate, Watergate and Bridgegate, plus there are many other steps around the city, some including accessible ramps.

Chester Roman Gardens
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Roman Gardens

Chester’s Roman Gardens are a pleasant place for a stroll and during the summer months the place to watch a film at the annual, outdoor, Moonlight Flicks cinema programme.

Grosvenor Park, Chester
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Overlooking the River Dee to the south of the city, Grosvenor Park is one of Chester’s best-loved green spaces.

Oddfellows hotel, Chester
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Oddfellows

Oddfellows hotel inhabits a Georgian townhouse right bang in the middle of Chester, only moments away from the river.

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St Mary’s Creative Space

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St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester
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St Mary’s is a fantastic rehearsal, performance and exhibition space right in the heart of Chester, and is available to the whole community.

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Chester Castle

Chester Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 and became the administrative centre of the earldom of Chester.

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Clarendon Fine Art

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Dewa Roman Experience
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