Date spot in Chester
River Dee cruise
Take a short boat trip along the Dee from the Groves, past riverside gardens and grand houses, or the longer cruise out to the Duke of Westminster's estate.
The Groves, by the bandstand
Address: The Boating Station, Souters Lane, The Groves, Chester CH1 1SZ- Activity
- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
Why it's a good date: Half an hour on the water with nothing to do but sit back. Go late in the afternoon, then walk over the Queen's Park suspension bridge and back along the Groves.
Photo: Rosser1954, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
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Storyhouse
Hunter Street, by the Town Hall
Address: Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester CH1 2AR- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Culture
See a play, catch a film in the little cinema or just have a drink at the theatre, cinema and library built inside Chester's old art-deco Odeon.
Why it's a good date: Something on most nights, from big productions to films, with a bar and restaurant inside. Book the show, then eat there first so you don't have to rush.
Photo: Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Grosvenor Museum
Grosvenor Street, near the castle
Address: 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DD- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Browse Roman tombstones from the fortress of Deva, Chester silver and paintings, then walk through a set of period rooms in the Georgian house at the back.
Why it's a good date: Free, never too busy and a good way to understand what you've seen on the walls. Pair it with the amphitheatre for a Roman afternoon.
Photo: Stephen Rogerson, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Chester Zoo
Upton, two miles north of the city centre
Address: Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1EU- Activity
- Outdoors
- Mid-price
- Cheap and cheerful
Spend the day at one of the biggest zoos in the country, from elephants and big cats to the lush tropical gardens of the Islands zone.
Why it's a good date: Easily a whole day, so wear comfy shoes and pick a few must-sees on the map. Book online, and go on a weekday out of the school holidays for a quieter visit.
