Family Fun in Chester, England
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Family Fun in Chester, England
Amy Is Going Places
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Spend the day with the kids* in historic Chester, England, exploring a host of family friendly (and educational!) things to do and see. These activities are walkable, or you can get a ticket to the hop-on-hop-off bus to skip the leg work.
Many of these activities are budget-friendly or free.
*I did most of these things traveling alone as a single 30-something woman and had a fabulous time. You don't have to have kids with you to participate.
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Chester, England
Charm
Chester is best known for its charming black and white Tudor style architecture framing The Rows of shops and restaurants in historic downtown. You'll see original design details dating from the 1600's.
City Break
Chester is a 30-45 minute trip from Liverpool with regularly scheduled busses and trains between the cities. It's proximity to the border of Wales makes it a natural stopover as you tour the western regions of the United Kingdom.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amy Is Going Places
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US native. Former resident of Romania. Current solo female globe trotter.
I've ventured to more than a dozen countries across four continents as part of group tours, volunteer work, solo travel, studying abroad, and teaching internationally. I lived for over a year in Romania, many years in Tennessee, and several months in England.
My travel style is slow, spontaneous, and - shall we say - richly flavorful. I prefer to stay longer lengths in places instead of having a whirlwind sightseeing venture. I'll skip the chain restaurants for a hole-in-the-wall café any day of the week. I prefer a loose itinerary and remain open to what each day brings.
My favorite things to do and see as I travel are...
- EAT -
Try whatever is local. Order the special of the day. Talk with the restaurant staff.
- WALK -
It encourages me to slow down, notice, and get a feel for community.
- HIKE -
I'm a lazy hiker. By "hike," I mean a few hours at a slow pace.
- MUSEUMS -
Spend an afternoon. Read the descriptions on exhibits. Talk with the docents. Buy something in the giftshop.
- CHURCHES -
I'm fascinated by the various ways people have worshipped the God of the Bible over centuries and across borders. Many older churches are also museums or tourist-friendly spaces. Some additionally hold regular liturgical services.
- CASTLES -
Castles, fortresses, palaces, big ol' houses: these places transport me back in time. I imagine the people who built, lived in, and defended them. What would they think of how we now live?
If this kind of travel sounds ideal to you, hit the Contact Me button! I'd love to help you experience slower, more meaningful travel. We'll discuss tips for how to make the most of your trip, with low stress, reasonable safety, affordability, and lots of fun. Book one of my custom services, and we'll work together to get you wheels up on your next adventure! Follow me to easily access all the resources I create.
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Chester, UK
City of Chester, Chester, UK
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United Kingdom
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Car-free
50+
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Family
Female Solo
History
Slow Travel
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Shopping
Coffee
Boutique
People & Culture
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