Chester is accessible wherever you’re coming from and however you choose to get here. Our compact walled city is easily explored on foot and public transport.
Check out the official award-winning journey-planning app to discover up-to-date travel information, interactive maps and public transport timetables to get around Chester.
If you need an overnight stay or are looking for a short break, then accommodation in Chester comes in a variety of styles that cater for all tastes and budgets. We have a fantastic range of stylish hotels – from boutique to luxury 5* and self-catering accommodation.
However you’re travelling, safe journey, and we look forward to seeing you in Chester very soon!
FREE parking at Chester Racecourse, CH1 2LY, and Linenhall Car Park, CH1 2LP, on the following Sundays throughout 2022:*
• 30th Jan
• 27th Feb
• 27th March
• 24th April
• 29th May
• 12th June
• 26th June
• 10th July
• 17th July
• 21st August
• 10th September
• 25th September
• 30th Oct
• 27th Nov
• 18th Dec
Park at Queen’s Park High School Handbridge for just £3 per day every Saturday 9am-7pm and during school holidays. Details here.
*the last Sunday of every month, or during race season every Sunday after a racing Saturday
Useful Information
We look forward to welcoming you to Chester city centre
During your visit to Chester, you may spot our Experience Chester City Hosts in the city centre – they are our walking, talking information centres and are ready to offer a friendly welcome and assistance. If you see them while you’re out and about, please feel free to stop and ask any questions and they will be happy to help.
More advice can be found at the Chester Visitor Information Centre, by the historic Town Hall on Northgate Street, opposite the cathedral. The experienced, knowledgeable team will be delighted to help with local accommodation, public transport, city centre events, tours of Chester, maps and guidebooks, information for those with disabilities, Chester souvenirs, attraction tickets and much, much more!
Contact 01244 405240 or email welcome@chestervic.co.uk
Visitor Information Centre opening times
| Monday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am | 4:00pm |
