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Cathedral & religious
Chester Cathedral
Chester, Cheshire · Free entry
A former Benedictine abbey with more than 1,000 years of history, fine medieval woodcarving, cloisters, a falconry and nature garden, and guided tower tours with city views.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Tower tours are for ages 6+ because of steep steps; the Refectory cafe is in the original monks' dining hall.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Typically Mon-Sat 9:30am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm; varies around services and events
- How long to allow
- 1-2 hours
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings; book a tower tour on a clear day
- Accessibility
- Level access via St Werburgh Street; accessible toilets and Refectory cafe
Getting there
- Address
- St Werburgh Street, CH1 2DY
- Parking
- City-centre car parks; coach drop-off on Hunter Street
- Nearest station
- Chester (approx 20 min walk)
- Other ways
- City buses
Places to stay near Chester Cathedral
Macdonald New Blossoms HotelChester · ££ · 0.2 km awayThe Chester GrosvenorChester · £££ · 0.2 km away
The Coach House Hotel & RestaurantChester · £££ · 0.2 km awayThe Hotel ChesterChester · £££ · 0.3 km awayCrowne Plaza ChesterChester · £££ · 0.3 km awayLeonardo Hotel ChesterChester · ££ · 0.3 km away
The Coach House Hotel & RestaurantChester · £££ · 0.2 km awayThe Hotel ChesterChester · £££ · 0.3 km awayCrowne Plaza ChesterChester · £££ · 0.3 km awayLeonardo Hotel ChesterChester · ££ · 0.3 km away More to do nearby
FreeHistoric city & landmarksChester City Walls & The RowsChester, Cheshire · 0 km awayFree entry
Zoo & wildlifeChester ZooChester, Cheshire · 4 km awayAdults from £25
Zoo & wildlifeBlue Planet AquariumEllesmere Port, Cheshire · 9 km awayAdults from £26.50
CastleBeeston Castle & Woodland ParkTarporley, Cheshire · 15 km awayAdults from £9 Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
