Top Chester Outdoor Activities

The North Wales coast and Snowdonia National Park beckon from just outside Chester, but exploring them without a self-drive car is tricky, especially if you only have a day to spare. This tour delivers: whisking you around Snowdonia’s mountains and valleys; and to places such as Conwy Castle and Betws-y-Coed village by comfortable minivan, all with the bonus of a guide for context and history.

Keep travelers of all ages engaged and entertained with this self-guided treasure hunt of Chester—the ideal choice for travelers that prefer to explore on their own terms. Solve clues and follow maps using just your smartphone, and enjoy the freedom to take both photos and breaks whenever the mood takes you.

Discover Chester, the capital of Cheshire, with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from a 24- or 48-hour ticket, and explore the pretty walled city at your own pace. Stay on the open-top, double-decker bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the 15 stops to visit the places that interest you the most. Listen to the onboard audio commentary to learn more about Cheshire as you ride.

Take to the streets of Chester to investigate the mystery of Rome’s missing Ninth Legion, and crack the clues found in an old diary to expose the truth of their disappearance. This self-guided game offers escape room-style fun, but out in the open air, so you get chance to sightsee at the same time. No phone is needed: You’ll receive a package with maps and historical information after you book.

Skip the expense of car hire and the strain of left-side driving, and sit back and enjoy the Snowdonia views on this convenient north Wales sightseeing tour. See the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, 1,100-year-old St. Tudno’s Church, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Snowdonia National Park, the airy Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, known as the Stream in the Sky, and more. Throughout, your driver/guide will keep you entertained.

Turning Streets of Chester Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the GQA app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible anytime start - 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before - Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket) The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning