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Indoor Things to Do in Chester
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in Chester doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Museums & Galleries
0.3 mi from Chester
Cheshire Military Museum
The Cheshire Military Museum, found at Chester Castle in Cheshire West and Chester, tells the story of Cheshire's soldiers from the 17th century to today. Using film archive, inter...
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16.9 mi from Chester
Prescot Museum
Prescot Museum, in Prescot, Knowsley, is a social history museum telling the story of Knowsley's people, places and businesses. Housed in a contemporary space following relocation...
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Theme Parks
25 mi from Chester
Farmer Ted's Farm Park
Farmer Ted's Farm Park is a family theme park in Great Altcar, West Lancashire, Merseyside, known as the UK's only Shaun the Sheep attraction. You can meet Shaun and Bitzer, explor...
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Water Parks
26.6 mi from Chester
SC2 Rhyl
SC2 Rhyl is a water park offering flume rides, a relaxed paddling option, and an outdoor beach-style pool with a Paradise slide and water guns. Younger visitors can explore the Jur...
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Zoos & Wildlife
2.5 mi from Chester
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is a large conservation zoo set across 130 acres near Chester, home to over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species. You can explore indoor habitats including the UK'...
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2.5 mi from Chester
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is a large wildlife attraction covering 130 acres, home to over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species, including a walkthrough lemur area and the UK's largest tropi...
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23.3 mi from Chester
Wild Wings Birds of Prey
Wild Wings Birds of Prey is a small zoo based in Risley, Warrington, in the North West of England, home to owls, hawks, falcons and eagles including Logan, Koda and Shannara, along...
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Where to stay near Chester
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Itineraries
- A weekend in Chester: an accessible itinerary · 2 days
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Chester guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Chester?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Sick To Death, Dewa Roman Experience and Grosvenor Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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