Dappled with green spaces, and more canine-friendly establishments than you can shake a stick at, Chester is the ideal location for a doggy day out or staycation. Your furry friends can enjoy a walk whilst you also enjoy some shopping and enjoy tasty treats along the way!
Picturehouse, Exchange Square are as big a fan of dogs as they are cinema!
Check out their Dog-Friendly Screenings here. With snacks, water, a blanket (just in case of any mucky paws) as well as dipped audio – your pooch will love nothing more than to enjoy a film with their best friend.
From The White Company, Oliver Bonas and Lakeland to Waterstones, Fat Face and Cosy Club. Chester may well be the most dog friendly city in the UK. Explore a full list of Dog Friendly places in Chester here.
Treat yourself and your four-legged friend to a cosy afternoon tea at Rowton Hall Hotel. You’ll both enjoy a specially crafted themed tea, complete with a glass of bubbly for you and some delicious dog-friendly treats for your pup!
Only available in January and February 2025. Book now!
Walk Length: Your choice
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Flat lawns, gardens
Free Parking: No
Start Point: Park entrance
Address: Grosvenor Park Road, Chester. CH1 UK
If you have ventured into Chester, this Country Park is the perfect place for you and your pooch to stretch your legs.
The park itself is famous for being one of the finest examples of Victorian gardening in the country. As such, there are listed features abound including many statues and the remains of a former nunnery.
Walk Length: 2km - 4km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Terrain: Tow Path
Free Parking: Yes
Start Point: Rowton Hall
A lovely walk that can talk you all the way into Chester if you wish. Follow the canal path as it makes its way through Christleton, Great Boughton and into the centre of Chester.
A mostly flat walk that offers plenty of rest and picnic spots and even the odd canalside pub. Designated as an Area of nature conservation value you'll see a wide variety of wildlife, including mute swans, ducks and moorfowl, you may even be lucky enough to spot kingfishers or grey herons.
Walk Length: 3.47 Miles
Difficulty: Easy/Good for all fitness levels
Terrain: Tow Path
Free Parking: No
Start Point: Vicars Cross, Vicars Cross Road
A wonderful circular loop that takes around 1hr 25 minutes with a lovely pub to stop at along the route.
The route is easy and accessible for all fitness levels and the start of the route can be reached by public transport.
For more circular routes around Chester & Cheshire visit: Hiking in Cheshire Guide on Komoot
To book call 01244 335262 or CLICK HERE to book online
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