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Kids Days Out - things to do in Chester
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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as activities and attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1LH 
Tel: 01244 380 280
www.chesterzoo.org 

Zoo set in 110 acres, with 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, mono-rail and waterbus. Fun Ark adventure play area for children. Ark restaurant, gift shop.

 yes: one steep bridge

No

Possibly: please call to check

Biggest indoor wavy slide in the UK, Crazy indoor footie pitch (Dads can play too!), Amazing twin spiral slide Special area for babies and under 3s.

 Depends on disability. Please ring. Access to Cafe and toilets.

Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street
City Centre, Chester, CH1 2DD
Tel: 01244 321616
Website

Grosvenor Museum is Chester's biggest collection of local and international history. Discover 2000 years of life spread over three floors. Explore 'hands-on' the geology and natural history of the area. Gift shop.

Ground floor only
 (listed building)

Chesters Row Cafe, Vicar's Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QX, 
Tel: 01244 401796, 
No website yet

Roman Tours Ltd, please book below or with Grosvenor Museum (above),
Tel: 0870 2427337 (National rate)
Website

Take a tour with a Roman soldier -  which gives you  a unique perspective on the life and hardships of the soldiers 2000 years ago.

 Yes

Chester Boats - All cruises depart from the Boating Station, Souters Lane, The Groves, Chester. CH1 1SD
01244 325394
www.chesterboat.co.uk

Enjoy a relaxing 30 minute cruise, journeying up river beneath the suspension bridge, Grosvenor Park and the Earls Eye, following the long sweep of the 'meadows'.

 Yes

Northgate Arena Leisure Centre
Victoria Rd, Chester, CH2 2AU
01244 372333
website

Swimming - Northgate Arena is Chester’s premier leisure centre, offering something for everyone from fitness and functions to family fun and fair.

 Yes

www.jumpingjackschester.co.uk

Jumping Jacks Play Centre in Chester has plenty of things for kids to climb up, slide down, explore and have lots and lots of fun - whatever the weather.

 Please ring

Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester
Website
Tel: 01244 402397

Great family park with lots to see and do. Play Area, Miniature Railway, gardens.

 Yes

DEWA ROMAN Experience, Pierpoint Lane, off Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1NL
Tel: 01244 343407
www.dewaromanexperience.co.uk

Roman experience - The actual Dewa Roman fortress is now buried under modern day Chester, but it lives on through the Dewa Roman Experience. try on a suit of Roman armour, fire the catapult and design mosaics.

Yes

Chester Quasar, Volunteer Street, Chester. CH1 1RG
Tel:  01244 400500
Website

The ultimate sci-fi action adventure for all ages. Whether 6 or 66 you'll love the adrenaline exhilaration of stalking your opponents and unleashing a volley of laser fire in the battle zone of the 21st century.

Yes - ring to discuss requirements.

Chester Heritage Tours, Chester Visitors Centre, Vicars Lane, Chester, CH1 1QX
Tel: 870 - 765 - 6840
www.chesterheritagetours.co.uk

Experience the magic of Victorian travel. Travel back in time on our fantastic replica 1910 London Bus. Driver and guide dressed in period costume, you'll actually believe that your travelling back to the Victorian era.

No - Difficult, spiral staircase Access. 

Museum - History of Cheshire Regiment, hands on displays, quizzes, regular programme of events, education programme. Good for groups. Gift shop

Yes