Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Chester
Chester Winter Break with Cream Tea on the Dee
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Chester Boat, Chester, Cheshire - Mark Twain in winter
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Chester, ChesterBoat River Cruises - Meet the Team
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Chester Cathedral ©Chester BID
Wrap up warm and spend a few days exploring the historic city of Chester. Chester has the oldest and most complete city walls in Britain – some parts date back 2000 years. The views over the city and the River Dee from the city walls give a good insight into the history of Chester. There is also time to explore the centre on foot including the famous medieval ‘Rows’ with quirky independent shops and cafes nearby the beautifully decorated glass domed Grosvenor shopping centre. In the afternoon we board the Chester Boat and take a two hour cruise down the River Dee. We will be served a cream tea and hot drink as the scenic countryside passes us by. The boat is covered and heated making it a cosy trip and nice way to relax after a busy morning shopping.
Our hotel for this trip is the Holiday Inn Chester South or Mercure Chester Abbots Well both 4 star hotels located a short walk or a few miles from the city centre and the River Dee. In both hotels there is a health club with weights and a heated swimming pool. There is free WiFi for all guests and one restaurant that serves dinner and full English breakfast in the morning. The bar and lounge at these hotels provide a welcoming space to relax and unwind after you day of walking and exploring.
Dates
15 February 2026, 1 March 2026, 8 March 26, 15 March 26
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
On the way to your hotel you may choose to visit the popular (and normally quite busy) McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet village. Arrive at your hotel with time to relax and use the hotels leisure facilities before dinner.
Day 2
Chester and Chester Boat Cruise with Cream Tea
This morning we explore the historic city of Chester. You can also visit the wide array of shops in the covered Grosvenor Shopping Centre.
Next we take a relaxing river cruise with commentary along the River Dee. Get comfortable as we glide through the countryside on our decorated, covered and heated boat and enjoy homemade, freshly baked fruit scones with jam and cream and a warm drink. Return to your hotel for a relaxing dinner.
Day 3
Return home
After a full English breakfast you may choose to visit Liverpool’s Albert Dock or the Ness Botanic Gardens (supplement on request) on your way home.
Featured Hotels
Holiday Inn Chester South ***
Located just outside Chester, the hotel has a fully heated swimming pool and fitness centre with weights and treadmill. The welcoming bar lounge is a relaxing area to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a light bite or a pre dinner drink. There is one restaurant that serves international and British food to cater for every taste and is where your buffet breakfast is served in the morning. Each room has free WiFi, air-conditioning, iron, TV.
Mercure Chester Abbots Well ****
This 4-star hotel is a great location for your stay in Chester for a Winter Break. It is 2 miles out of the centre providing excellent facilities for your stay when relaxing after a long day exploring Chester. Nestled in two acres of landscaped gardens with some outdoor pods for you to relax in with your friends or family if the weather is chilly. If you are feeling energetic, there is a fitness centre for guests but for those wanting a bit of pampering there is a pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi so don’t forget your swimming attire. The restaurant overlooks the grounds serving you international cuisine in the evening and your buffet breakfast in the morning.
Other hotels in and around Chester are available – please contact us for details.
Holiday Inn Chester South ****
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 23rd February 2026 *SOLD OUT* | From £145.00 per person |
| 1 March 2026 | From £145.00 per person |
| 8 March 2026 | From £145.00 per person |
| 15 March 2026 | From £145.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
Mercure Chester Abbots Well ****
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 15 February 2026 | From £145.00 per person |
| 15 March 2026 | From £145.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
