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day out into a wonderful adventure. Begin your journey at any one of
these recommended attractions…
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CHESTERBOAT THE CHESTER TOUR ALExANDER’S
Half-hour cruises every weekend 1 hour circular tour. Rufus Court, Northgate Street, Chester.
and daily from March to November.
• Live guide or recorded commentary.
2-hour cruise through Eaton Estate,
• Tickets valid for 24 hours.
Continental-style café bar by day, top
home of the Duke of Westminster,
• Hop on and hop off.
Northwest venue by night.
to the Iron Bridge, departs 12 noon
• Frequent departures. • Fine wines, real ales and
& 2.30pm daily during the season,
• See 2,000 years of history. fair-trade teas and coffees.
telephone to check availability
Combined bus and river tour
Themed BBQ cruises Saturday
• Food – light meals to
available.
evenings 7.30-10.30pm – selected
fixed price banquets.
dates throughout the summer
T: 01244 381461
• Live music featuring
Showboats for private charter.
jazz, rock, world and blues.
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• Alexander’s is famous for the
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W:
chesterboat.co.uk
alternative comedy nights
CHESTER CATHEDRAL
T: 01244 325394 F: 01244 325396
every Saturday.
The cathedral is an extraordinary
W:
alexandersjazz.com
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mixture of old and new. History has
C3 T: 01244 340005
happened here over 1,000 years,
LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES,
reflected in magnificent architecture,
RESTAURANT CRUISER
artwork and 14th c. woodcarvings.
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B3
Take a tour followed by afternoon
Departs from the Mill Hotel & Spa,
RUFUS COURT
tea in the Monks’ Refectory, with
Milton Street, Chester. The Mill Hotel
wonderful gifts and souvenirs in the
Off Northgate Street, Chester.
Broad Beam Restaurant Cruiser,
Cathedral Shop. Concerts and events
negotiates 2 locks on a 2 ½-hour
Sit out in the sun; covered Rows in
take place all year round.
cruise. Serving a 4-course meal,
the rain. Located off the city walls.
with a selection of menus including W:
chestercathedral.com
• Wine Bar.
vegetarian options. A unique dining T: 01244 324756 (General Enquiries)
• Tea Shop, Deli and 3 Restaurants.
experience. E:
visits@chestercathedral.com
• Internet Access.
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millhotel.com T: 01244 350035
• Collectables: Jewellery, Art, Books,
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B4
Violins, Sports Equipment.
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DEWA ROMAN ExPERIENCE • Hair and beauty. Chester’s secret
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square – it’s worth finding.
CHESTER HERITAGE TOURS
Pierpoint Lane, Bridge Street, Chester.
Departs Chester Visitor Centre by the
Discover what life was like in Roman
W:
rufuscourt.co.uk
Roman Amphitheatre, Mon-Sat 10am-
Britain. Step aboard a Roman galley
T: (Administration) 01244 313400
4pm (excluding Friday) and from the
and stroll along a reconstructed
cathedral, St. Werburgh on Sunday
street, experiencing the sights,
10am-4pm. Welcome aboard a 1920s
sounds and smells of Roman
style open-top bus, to see all the
Chester. Explore at first hand the More info...
city’s sights in a unique way with live
Roman fortress in the 3 metre
commentary by a professional guide.
deep excavations and handle ‘dig’
discoveries in our ‘finds’ room.
Use the pull out map (p108)
W:
chesterheritagetours.co.uk
to find the exact locations
T: 0870 765840 or 07775 751546 T: 01244 343407
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