Chester is half an hour from our base: the races at the Roodee, the Grosvenor, Carden Park, Peckforton Castle and the business parks on the edge of the city.
Chester is 24 miles from our base, about 33 min on a clear road.
Where we drive in Chester and Cheshire
| Place | What it is | By road from our base | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Business Park | Business park | 21 miles | 28 min |
| The Chester Grosvenor | Luxury hotel | 23 miles | 33 min |
| University of Chester | University | 23 miles | 33 min |
| Chester Racecourse (Roodee) | Racecourse | 24 miles | 34 min |
| Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa | Golf resort, wedding venue | 23 miles | 35 min |
| Chester Zoo | Attraction | 28 miles | 39 min |
| Cholmondeley Castle | Country estate, events | 24 miles | 40 min |
| Peckforton Castle | Wedding venue, hotel | 29 miles | 45 min |
| Stellantis Ellesmere Port | Corporate site | 35 miles | 46 min |
| Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa | Luxury hotel, weddings | 31 miles | 51 min |
| Bentley Motors, Pyms Lane | Corporate site | 32 miles | 55 min |
| Tatton Park | Country estate, events | 54 miles | 1 hr 8 min |
| Colshaw Hall | Wedding venue | 50 miles | 1 hr 8 min |
| Mottram Hall | Luxury hotel, golf | 66 miles | 1 hr 20 min |
Worth knowing
- Chester’s city walls were begun by the Romans (fortress of Deva Victrix, AD 70 to 80) and today form an almost complete circuit of the medieval city.
- Chester Racecourse (the Roodee) is recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest racecourse still in operation, with racing from 1539; the course says it sits beside the River Dee a short walk from the city centre.
- On Chester race days New Crane Street, Watergate Street and Nuns Road are closed with barriers from 09:00 to 21:00, so drop-offs need planning.
- The Chester Rows are covered first-floor walkways along the four main streets, with shops behind them.
- Chester Zoo opened in 1931 and is one of the UK’s largest zoos at 51 hectares.