PEOPLE are being invited to jump aboard and take a winter wonder ride.

Sightseeing Chester open top bus rides are being run for the first time this year on the pre Christmas run up by First Bus.

The fun and informative journey offers customers a chance to explore historic Chester using open top buses with live guides or full recorded commentary. Tours last 55 minutes and the ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from purchase.

Tours depart every 30 minutes on weekends until December 19 from 18 stops around the city including Chester Railway Station, The Groves (for the River Dee and boat cruises), the Town Hall, Chester Visitor Centre and Lower Bridge Street.

Other stops include Chester Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Racecourse, Chester Wheel, Winter Ice Rink and the city centre for The Rows and Eastgate Clock.

For further information contact 01244381461 or log on to www.city-sightseeing.com.