Luxury Log Cabins in Chester with Private Hot Tubs

The UK’s number 1 zoo, is situated less than 3 miles from the centre, in 125-acres of award-winning gardens. Home to over 21,000 rare and endangered animals, children and adults alike will enjoy this top-class attraction.

With numerous different habitats from South East Asia to South American rain forests you will see animals such as jaguars, elephants and orangutans. Venture into the darkness in the Fruit Bat Forest or discover an underwater world at the aquarium.

The Zoo is a leading force in conservation and with lots of tours, hands-on experiences and daily keeper talks you will learn a lot as well as having an amazing time.

You can stop for a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants, kiosks and cafés dotted about the park, cafes, let the youngsters let off steam one of the adventure play areas, or enjoy a leisurely River Boat Trip. Finally, the well-stocked gift shop is the ideal place to purchase a souvenir of your day.

Chester is one of England’s great heritage cities, packed full of “must see” historic treasures.

Home to the most complete city walls in the UK dating from Roman times over 2,000 years ago. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of the roman soldiers enjoying the panoramic views and viewing the city from a different perspective.

Built to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee; The Eastgate Clock stands in the city centre and has the distinction of being one of the most photographed clocks in the world.

Not only does Chester have ancient Roman walls there is also an amphitheatre these days instead of gladiators it is home to shows and events throughout the summer months.

The city also boats the oldest racecourse in the country and a 1,000-year old cathedral which is free to enter, visitors can get up close and personal with the birds of prey in the falconry, take the Cathedral Heights Tour for spectacular views or enjoy the programme of events and exhibitions which take place all year round.

The river cruises in Chester give visitors the chance to unwind and enjoy the city from a different perspective take a half-hour trip on the River Dee or the 2-hour cruise which takes you through stunning scenery to the Iron Bridge.

There are several companies offering cruises throughout the summer and at weekends during the winter months. Some even offer lunch and drinks aboard and these relaxing excursions are a fantastic way to discover both the city and surrounding countryside.

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• Blue Planet Aquarium (Ellesmere Port)
• Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
• Grosvenor Museum
• Chester Castle
• Cheshire Military Museum.

Chester is a food lover’s heaven and boasts an excellent choice of places to enjoy a meal or drink.

With a wealth of coffee shops, trendy cafés, fine dining experiences and plenty of family-friendly restaurants visitors will be spoiled for choice.

Enjoy elegance and exquisite food at the Grosvenor Hotel’s Michelin star restaurant - Simon Radley where you can expect to pay around £50 for an indulgent afternoon tea and between £75-£100 for a 3-course meal from the Tasting or A-la-Carte menus.

Elsewhere in the city you can enjoy gastronomical delights from all over the world at the superb Italian eatery Bollicini for example and if you’re short of time there are a huge choice of the usual fast food establishments and takeaways.

In the evening the city centre comes alive with a mix of chic bars, riverside terraces, traditional pubs serving a selection real ales and vibrant nightclubs.

For those who want some retail therapy while staying at a hot tub property near Chester the elegant Grosvenor Arcade has an excellent selection of high street brand such as Laura Ashley and Hugo Boss while Eastgate the main shopping street in Chester is home to large retail stores, and smaller unique boutiques on the “Rows” above.

Chester is famous for its Medieval Rows – historic galleried buildings with covered walkways and a host of quirky shops, take a break at the renowned Mad Hatters Tearoom for a cuppa and delicious cake, after all that shopping you’ll deserve it.

A short drive from the city will take you to the Cheshire Oaks Designer Shopping Outlet boasting over 140 stores where you can find labels such as Burberry, Ralph Lauren and Ted Baker with up to 60% off, it is the UK’s largest designer outlet with bargains galore.