The best tips and travel hacks for travelling around Chester
Chester is a stunning city founded as a Roman fortress in the first century AD. It is now famed for its distinctive Roman walls, and shopping. The Rows is a shopping street with Tudor-style timber buildings, and a Roman amiptheatre which is currently being excavated is just outside the old city walls. Chester is fascinating in its history, but is also a great destination for shopping, eating out, and nightlife.
However, due to how old the city is and with it not being built for modern day cars, getting around can be tricky. Chester’s four main roads - Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridgegate - still follow Roman routes. Here, we have rounded up our best tips for travelling around the city, so you’re not delayed en route to meeting your escort - being late isn’t a good look, and you wouldn’t want to miss a minute of your booking! Browse our stunning gallery of Chester escorts.
Avoid Known Congestion Spots:
Be aware of areas prone to congestion, such as around Chester Railway Station, the city center, and main arterial roads during peak hours. Peak hours in Chester are between 7am to 9pm, and 4pm to 6pm.
Park and Ride:
Utilise Chester’s Park and Ride services. Park your car at designated sites outside the city center and take a shuttle bus into the city. You’ll save on money, save on fuel, and also do your bit to help climate change with this more eco-friendly option.
Events and Roadworks:
Check for any scheduled events or roadworks that might affect traffic. Local news websites and the Cheshire West and Chester Council website often provide updates.
Cycling and Walking:
Chester is relatively compact, making cycling and walking viable options for getting around the city center as everything is mostly in one place. To avoid the traffic, you can use dedicated bike lanes and pedestrian pathways to avoid traffic.
Plan Ahead:
Check traffic updates and road conditions before you set out. You can also use some apps to check traffic in advance, by adding in the route and time for when you plan to travel, which will show you what traffic on that route is usually like and how long it takes.
Use apps like Google Maps or Waze for real-time traffic information and alternative routes.
Public Transportation:
Chester has good public transportation options. Use buses or trains, especially trains if you are travelling into the city, to avoid the hassle of driving and parking. Finding parking in Chester’s bustling city centre can also be difficult and you may also face high charges.
Check timetables and service updates on the Merseyrail and Arriva websites.
Events and Roadworks:
Check for any scheduled events or roadworks that might affect traffic. Local news websites and the Cheshire West and Chester Council website often provide updates.
Flexible Routes:
Be prepared with alternative routes in case of unexpected delays. Google Maps can also show alternative routes.
By combining these strategies, you can minimize travel delays and make your journeys around Chester smoother and more efficient.
