Summer's arrived and you may be wondering how to make the most of the good weather.
So we've come up with a list of some ways to make the most of the sunshine while we can.
Chester has so much to offer and is the perfect place to enjoy a warm summer day.
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To help you plan a day out or summer trip to Chester, here is a list of some the best places to soak up the sunshine:
Have a flutter at Chester Races
There's no better excuse to get glammed up than a day at the races, so get on your glad rags and have a flutter in the sunshine.
There are several remaining race meets left this summer – which you can find here.
Experience Chester from the sky
How stunning will Chester look from above on a summer's day? The multi award winning Cathedral at Height tour of Chester Cathedral is one of the best things to do in the city.
Climb to the top of the central tower and catch a glimpse of one city, two countries and five counties at more than 125ft above ground.
And what's more, go behind the scenes of thousands of years of history of Chester Cathedral, explore the bell-ringing chamber and get up close to the images on the stained glass windows.
You can experience the 60 minute tour or the 30 minute one - and both are amazing!
Get cultured at Chester's Open Air Theatre
It's one of the most popular open air theatres in the country. So where better to soak up the sun whilst also getting some culture than the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre?
The sounds of popping corks, unpacked picnics and happy audiences are the defining sounds of Chester's summer.
This year's performances include Much Ado About Nothing, Swallows and Amazons and The Tempest. Find out more here.
Have a pizza in the sun made by 'the best' in town
Who better to make your pizza than an authentic Neapolitan chef who has won awards in London for his pizza? Giacomo Guido, the man behind Stile Napoletano in Chester had his organically-made pizza described by The Times as 'divinely light and airy'.
So many Cestrians describe it as the 'best pizza ever' - so why not grab a slice to eat in the sun and watch the world go by?
Chester Zoo
We sometimes take for granted that one of the most successful and well-loved attractions in the entire UK is right on our doorstep.
Home to 21,000 animals – it's little wonder more than a million visitors visit the zoo every year, and it wins countless awards.
Take a cruise on the River Dee
What's more relaxing than a sail along the stunning River Dee?
You can see the sights in a luxury showboat, a rowing boat or a pedalo. After that, spend some time strolling The Groves, a beautiful riverside promenade with refreshment kiosks, restaurants, a pub and relaxing outdoor seating.
And the 19th century bandstand, used every weekend in the summer which provides free entertainment while you watch the world go by, is a wonderful way to round off a relaxing day.
Walk the walls with a gelato
You can't come to Chester and not walk the city walls!
The Grade I listed walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.
Walking the complete circuit gives amazing views down into the city and gives a fantastic insight into Chester's long history.
So why not grab a gelato from Chester's two main gelato shops – Gino's on Northgate Street and Icestone on Bridge Street – and stroll the city walls.
Chester Castle
This castle, which dates back to William the Conqueror, was only accessible to tour groups until 2017 – so it's very exciting news that the attraction has reopened to the public this summer!
Open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays until September 16, visitors will be able to wander around and experience the historic site free of charge and even climb to the top of the tower for a unique panorama view from the roof (this costs £2 although English Heritage members get it free).
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