9 Fun Things To Do in Chester For Adults

The Roman city of Chester is well-loved for its city walls and thousand-year-old cathedral. But Chester also has lots of other fun activities for adults to enjoy. Here are some of our favourites:

Hover Force

Experience the thrill of racing hovercraft at Hover Force.

You'll be taught how to fly a hovercraft before being set loose in the natural marshland to experience drifting sideways at up to 35 mph!

With eight hovercraft circuits over land and water, there's plenty to challenge even the most capable pilots.

If flying a hovercraft isn't your thing, there are lots of other exciting activities to choose from including Off Road Karting, Off Road Buggies, a Shooting Range, Archery and Axe Throwing, so you're sure to find an activity you'd like to try.

https://www.hoverforce.co.uk/

Escapism Chester

With five exciting rooms to choose from, you're spoiled for choice at Escapism Chester.

Three of the rooms are aimed at grown-ups:

• "Taken" in which you've been taken hostage and need to break out before your kidnappers return.
• "The Missing" - you have to investigate a forest where people have been disappearing never to be seen again.
• "Radioactive" where you must escape an underground bunker at a nuclear plant before the self-destruct countdown reaches 0.

Teams can be 2-5 or 6 players depending on which room you choose, so put your team together and see if you can solve the puzzles, crack the codes and escape before your time runs out.

https://www.escapismchester.co.uk/

Pursuits at Carden

Set in 1,000 acres of countryside, Pursuits at Carden offers a great range of outdoor activities.

Vertigo at Carden is a thrilling aerial adventure experience lasting about 2 hours and culminating in either a dizzying 10m leap onto a stunt pillow or a trip down a 210m zip line.

You can also book other exciting activities including Segways, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Laser Clays and more.

https://www.cardenpark.co.uk/pursuits/

Chester Brewhouse & Kitchen

At Chester Brewhouse & Kitchen you can spend a day learning to brew award-winning craft beers on a Brewery Experience Day.

Your experience day starts with breakfast - lunch is also provided, as are lots of beers throughout the day. At the end of the day, you can choose a 5-litre mini-keg of your favourite beer to take away.

Don't have a full day free? Choose a beer or gin-tasting masterclass and learn how to appreciate the differences between different examples of your favourite tipple. You can even add a meal from the Academy menu.

https://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/academy/

North Wales Shooting School

Want to try your hand at the exciting sport of clay shooting?

Choose a 30 or 60-minute lesson. Both are ideal for beginners handling a shotgun for the first time, or anyone looking to improve their skills.

Lessons are 1:1 or can be shared with a friend, and the hire of a suitable shotgun, cartridges, clays and safety equipment is included.

North Wales Shooting School also offer group shooting experiences, ideal for a stag or hen do, corporate event or just a group of family or friends.

https://www.nwshootingschool.co.uk/

Giraffe Experience at Chester Zoo

For an amazing experience you'll never forget, why not book a Giraffe Experience at Chester Zoo?

After your briefing, you'll be able to meet and feed the Rothschild's giraffes at head height from the specially constructed viewing platform.

You'll also have an opportunity to ask the experts any questions about the giraffes, the work of the keepers and the amazing conservation work being done to secure the future of these beautiful animals.

https://www.chesterzoo.org/online-shop/meet-experiences-at-chester-zoo/giraffe-experience/

Tattenhall Marina Day Boat Hire

Have you ever fancied cruising along on a canal boat, taking in the scenery and seeing the countryside from a new perspective?

If so, why not hire a narrowboat from Tattenhall Marina and enjoy a day's cruising on the Shropshire Union Canal?

Hiring a narrowboat is a great activity to do with friends - there's plenty of time to chat, as well as the fun of driving the boat.

There's ample seating inside and out, and the boat has large windows so you'll have a great time even if the weather doesn't cooperate.

There are two routes to choose from - North towards Chester or South towards Nantwich. Each route will take about 3 hours each way, leaving just enough time to find a canal-side pub for lunch.

https://www.tattenhall-marina.co.uk/boat-hire

Breakout Chester

If you love taking on the challenge of an escape room, then you'll want to check out Breakout Chester which has no less than 9 themed rooms to choose from!

• "Wanted" sees you take on the role of Wild West outlaw
• "Forgotten Tomb" has you exploring in the Egyptian Desert
• "Excalibur" transports you to ancient Camelot
• "Forsaken" immerses you in the supernatural
• "Cursed Carnival" sees you win a prize at the local carnival, and live to regret it!
• "Dark Magic" tests your wizarding skills
• "Vacancy" checks you into a hotel with a difference - can you ever check out?
• "Dead End" challenges you to survive the zombie apocalypse
• "Identify" gives you a chance to bring a killer to justice or to become the next victim!

All rooms are designed for 2-5 players.

https://breakoutchester.com/

Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema

For something a bit more special than a normal cinema, why not check out Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema?

Conveniently located on The Dean's Field next to Chester Cathedral, it's a great place to take in a movie with friends.

For best sound quality all screenings use personal headphones which are provided, or you can take your own to plug in.

As well as the movie, Midnight Flicks offer pizza fresh from their wood-fired pizza ovens, and a bar with craft beers, gin slushies, frozen cocktails and more. And if the weather turns chilly you can have coffee, tea or hot chocolate instead.

https://www.moonlightflicks.co.uk/chester-cathedral/information/

 

As you can see, Chester has plenty of fun things for adults to do beyond the usual tourist attractions. Whatever you choose, we hope you have a great time in the city.