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Planning your Stay

Looking to make the most of your stay at Edgar House? We’ve got you covered. Here is our list of recommendations to help you plan the best possible experience. Please note that some things need to be booked well in advance – for example private dining – and so we strongly recommend that you enquire and make bookings as soon as possible, after confirming your stay at Edgar House.

Please scroll down for our top recommendations for: private chefs, homemade food delivery, painting classes, wine tasting, photography, tea parties, florist, children’s magical sleepovers, balloons & decorations, event support & lighting.

PRIVATE CHEFS AT EDGAR HOUSE

The Cheshire Dining Experience: Fine Dining

The Sticky Sausage: Fine Dining & Relaxed

Chefs Table: Fine Dining

Ensemble Dining

The Brunchery Catering Company: Fine Dining

Sophie Fernall Catering: Relaxed Dining

  • Telephone: 01244 311129 / 07760 284321
  • Contact: Sophie Fernall

All About Greens:Vegetarian & Vegan

HOME MADE FOOD DELIVERY & COOKERY CLASSES AT EDGAR HOUSE

Bailey & Thyme: Hearty homemade British cuisine

Paola Cecchini: Italian homemade cuisine

All About Greens: Vegetarian and Vegan culinary classes

PAINTING FUN AT EDGAR HOUSE

The Paint Republic

WINE TASTING AT EDGAR HOUSE

White Fox Wines: Wine tasting with homemade canapes

PHOTOGRAPHY

Helen Baly

Elsie Loves Photography

TEA PARTIES

Quinteassential: An amazing selection, go crazy with tea cocktails or relax with teas and botanticals

CHILDREN’S SLEEPOVERS, BALLOONS & DECORATIONS

Muddy Boots Sleepovers: Children’s’ sleepover, tepees and bouncy castles

Honey Let’s Décor: Balloons & Decorations

  • Telephone: 07852 214066
  • Contact: Dina
  • Instagram: @honey_lets_decor

FLORIST

Velvet Peony

  • Telephone: 01829 458566 / 07968 428816
  • Contact: Julie Carmichael

EVENT SUPPORT & LIGHTING

Fresh Event Hire: Everything and anything from lanterns to marquees

Vivid: Bar and beverage services

Hip Swing: Lighting hire & event support

Julia Ikin. Yoga. Telephone 07789 692298.

Fatima Campos. Yoga &breathwork specialist. Telephone: 07780353612. Email:  welcome@happymingsyoga.com.

Belvedere Spa Treatments. Telephone: 07775 866205. Contact: Linda.

Waitrose. For delivery to Edgar House or shop in store. 71 Boughton, Chester. CH3 5AF.

Marks & Spencer Food Hall. For delivery to Edgar or shop in store – just a 10 minute walk from Edgar House. 12-24 Foregate Street, Chester CH1 1HP. From Edgar access via the side entrance on St. John Street.

Tesco Express. For those last minute items you need – 5 or 10 minute walk from Edgar House. 2 Pepper Street, Chester, CH1 1DF.

The Arkle at The Chester Grosvenor. Fine Dining. This iconic restaurant offers the best ingredients prepared to the highest standards, with truly first class service in sumptuous surroundings. The Chester Grosvenor, Eastgate Street, Chester CH1 1LT. Telephone 01244 324024.

Porta. Casual Dining. Porta is a tapas and wine bar run by restaurateur brothers Ben & Joe Wright. It is super-relaxed, informal and intimate. These guys thoroughly deserve their Michelin status for serving truly delicious and authentic Spanish flavours with a happy vibe. 140 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HT. Telephone 01244 401178.

Chef’s Table. Fine Dining. The Chef’s Table has been at the top of it’s game from the day it opened. More accolades than you can shake a stick at, this place is always a delightful experience. 7 Pepper Street, Chester CH1 1EA. Telephone 01244 403040.

Covino. Casual Dining.  Michelin says, ‘This small, intimate establishment with high-level seating is more than just a wine bar. Charcuterie and small plates sit alongside some more substantial dishes on the appealing menu – and are a perfect match for the organic and low-intervention wines’. We agree! 118 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HT. Telephone 01244 347727.

The Forge @ Hotel Indigo. Fine Dining. This place was awarded a Michelin recommendation just three weeks after opening, which is a true testament to their unwavering commitment to delivering food sustainably, as well as true and authentic hospitality to every guest. Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ. Telephone 01244 735745.

Shrub. Casual Dining. Super plant based café, restaurant and cocktail bar featuring plant-based burgers, curries & bowls, plus cocktails & wine. 1 – 3 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LQ. Telephone 01244  340919.

Restaurant 28. Casual Dining. The menu features an inventive and ever-changing selection of vegetarian, meat, fish and game plates, served alongside a selection of hand-crafted cordials, cocktails, wines. 7 Pepper Street Row, Chester, CH1 1EA. Telephone: 01244 848528.

Opera Grill. Casual Dining. This 400-seater restaurant mixes an industrial look with a touch of opulence. On the first-floor the “Music Gallery” features a stage set for live acts and a mix of soulful classics performed by a gospel choir most Sundays. 3 Pepper St, Chester CH1 1DF. Telephone 01244 343888.

Amni. Casual Dining. Family-run Amni brings passion and Indian exquisite dishes to the city’s food scene. 33 Pepper Street, Chester, CH1 1DF. Telephone: 01244 311222.

Chester New Market. Street Food. A super ‘modern traditional market’ that takes the best of the new breed of thriving city produce markets. Communal central dining area, served by a wide array of international food stalls. Great vibe. Exchange Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2AR.

Salt House. Casual Dining. Vibrant contemporary Spanish tapas and charcuterie eatery. 29 Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NG. Telephone 01244 555049.

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Jaunty Goat. Speciality coffee and honest food. Their first site on Bridge Street serves great bakes, breakfast and brunch and their Northgate Street site is fully plant-based They also have their own bakery on Bridge Street (opposite the coffee shop) which provides the cakes and pastries for both shops. 57 Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NG. Telephone 01244 421492.

Obscure Coffee. The nearest coffee shop to Edgar House, ideal for your emergency caffeine fix. Tiny place but perfectly formed coffee. 66 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RU. Telephone: 01244 345402.

Chalk. This strong team use their wealth of knowledge to serve great coffee, cakes and sandwiches. 24 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA. Telephone 01244 343345.

Pars Kahve. Lovely Turkish coffee, cakes and snacks – and an authentic small Turkish bazaar! 5-7 Watergate Street Rows, South, Chester CH1 2LE. Telephone 01244 327117.

High Coffee. Super little Ukrainian coffee shop. Art on the walls created by one of the owners. A little gem. 9 Rufus Court, Chester, CH1 2JW.

The Flower Cup. A lovely little independent botanical coffee shop, up on the historic Watergate Row, serving all day brunch menu, good coffee and variety of teas, surrounded by plants. 1 Watergate St, South, Chester CH1 2LE. Telephone 01244 639634

Snugburys On The River. Homemade Cheshire farmhouse ice cream. On the river and just a gentle stroll from Edgar House. You will love their ice cream! 4-6 The Groves, Chester CH1 1SD. Telephone 01244 346827.

The Moorings. This is a lovely little café, right on the river with seats outside by the water’s edge for sunny days. It’s a great spot to watch the world and river go by. 23 The Groves, Chester CH1 1SD. Telephone 01244 322481.

Chester New Market. A super ‘modern traditional market’ that takes the best of the new breed of thriving city produce markets. Several good options for coffee! Exchange Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2AR.

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Chester Zoo. One of the world’s best conservation zoos and the best in the UK. Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens. Chester CH2 1EU. Telephone 01244 380280.

River Dee Cruises. On the river just in front of Edgar House, Chester Boats run all year long (apart from in January and part of February for their annual big clean). If you fancy chartering your very own boat they have plenty of options to create magical memories onboard your very own, exclusively hired vessel.

Paddle Boarding & Kayaking. If you fancy kayaking or paddle boarding but don’t quite know where to start, then book a tour or an experience with Dee River Kayaking. For the more adventurous and experienced kayakers they can whisk you off to for a proper white-water experience in the North Wales rapids.

The Curious Guide. The Curious Guide, Chris Rowland, a Green Badge guide, offers walking tours of the city of Chester.  Chris is a history graduate with links to Chester for over 25 years. He is passionate about telling the story of the city in the actual places where its inhabitants lived, worked, loved and worshipped over its 2000 year history. Telephone: 07803 218239.

The Riverfront & Meadow Walks. It is as if we have our very own Chester Riviera, right in front of Edgar House! A beautiful stretch of river promenade and, if you cross the pedestrian suspension bridge, wonderful riverside country walks along the Meadows.

Treasure Hunt Chester. Hunt for clues and follow treasure maps on a gorgeous route around the city. Climb the Roman walls, admire the stunning cathedral, explore the amphitheatre and wander by the riverside. Spot things you’d never notice, like the medieval mystery set into the wall of St John’s ruins.

Chester Medieval Tour. Medieval soldiers in authentic period uniform meet and greet visitors in the city’s four main streets to share the incredible story of Chester’s Rows. This exciting and unique tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403.

The Deva Roman Discovery Centre. Discover more than just Romans in DEVA! You can expect Roman soldiers and a self-guided tour, but you can also experience plenty of hands-on activities, interactive displays, activities and light and sound projections designed to recreate the past and explain history as you have never seen it before by bringing shadows to life! 1-2, off Pierpoint Ln, Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NL. Telephone 01244 343407.

Chester Ghost Tours take you through ancient thoroughfares and the ‘wicked old Rows’, to locations sometimes off the beaten track with eerie backdrops, and tell you scary stories about ‘ghosties and ghoulies, and things that go bump in the night’.

Manley Aqua Park, Adventure Trail & Sailing. The Adventure Trail is an obstacle course suitable for all ages. The Aquapark is a wet, wild and fun activity for friends or family. You can also learn to Sail at Manley Mere with RYA level 1 and 2 courses, as well as family sailing courses and advanced courses too. Manley Lane, Frodsham WA6 0PE. Telephone 01928 740243.

Wild Shore Delamere is a water-based adventure hub, offering a number of adrenaline-charged outdoor activities including Aqua Chimp, Aqua Park, Wakeboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Open Water Swimming. Lake Holiday & Sailing Park, Chester Rd, Delamere, Northwich CW8 2JL. Telephone 01606 240007.

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Edgar House makes a perfect base for a golfing holiday.

The Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, home of the 151st Open Championship. While its appearance may fool you, the links make the trickiest demands of players’ shot selection, distance control and accuracy.

Royal Birkdale frequently appears at the top of English golf course rankings, and it’s easy to see why. From the doglegged first tee shot, through to the finish in front of the iconic Art Deco clubhouse, there are few rounds that you’ll remember quite as well as those played at Birkdale.

Royal Lytham has a daunting par 3 first hole, followed by several testing par 4’s ensures you’re on your game from the start. Few courses can be so rewarding.

Formby Golf Club has hosted some of the biggest amateur tournaments in the game but keeps most of its play for members, guests, and visitors, meaning that it might not have the international name recognition of others. However, you’d be foolish to overlook it when putting together a golf trip to the Northwest.

Wallasey Golf Club is another course that asks some serious tests of the golfer. It does this while also serving up some of the best views on the coastline, notably from the iconic 4th tee box.

Caldy Golf Club is another past qualifying course for The Open and enjoys great views of the Dee estuary.

Carden Park hotel offers two excellent championship golf courses.

Chester Racecourse is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world! During the nineteenth century, Chester races attracted: “The most perfect mix of society from all over the British Isles”. This is a proud tradition the racecourse continues up to the present day. An easy 10 minute stroll from Edgar House. The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY. Telephone 01244 304600.

Chester Zoo. One of the world’s best conservation zoos and the best in the UK. Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens. Chester CH2 1EU. Telephone 01244 380280.

Storyhouse is Chester’s superb theatre, cinema, library and so much more. A packed programme of performances, shows, talks and comedy gigs. In the Summer months don’t miss the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre – which is delivered by Storyhouse – just a short stroll from Edgar House! Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR. Telephone 01244 409113.

Chester Cathedral. Book on to one of the Tower Tours & Ground Floor Tours and explore the magnificent building which is a national treasure within the heart of Chester. The cathedral has many events scheduled throughout the year – from classical music, wellbeing events including sound baths, candlelight yoga and so much more. The Easter and Christmas schedules are always magical! St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY. Telephone 01244 324756

Picture House is Chester’s cinema, located next door to Chester New Market amidst the hustle and bustle of Chester Northgate. It is a little treat of a cinema boasting six screens and a café-bar. Chester Picturehouse, Unit 10, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR.

Grosvenor Museum is a small museum that tells the stories of Cheshire from pre-history to the 20th century. The Roman galleries explore Roman life and death in the Roman fortress of Deva. Nine room sets illustrate changing fashions in domestic interiors from the 17th century to the 1920s. The paintings and sculpture in the Art Gallery span half a millennium of art in Cheshire. The Silver Gallery presents the definitive collection of Chester silver. 27 Grosvenor St, Cheshire, Chester CH1 2DD. Telephone 01244 972197.

The Deva Roman Discovery Centre. Discover more than just Romans in DEVA! You can expect Roman soldiers and a self-guided tour, but you can also experience plenty of hands-on activities, interactive displays, activities and light and sound projections designed to recreate the past and explain history as you have never seen it before by bringing shadows to life! 1-2, off Pierpoint Ln, Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NL. Telephone 01244 343407.

Cheshire Military Museum tells the story of the Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th Century right through to the present day. Follow the exploits of the Regiments of Cheshire and their travels across the world during many great battles. Learn about the wars they fought, experience life in the trenches for a World War One soldier and immerse yourself in the history of the soldiers. 27 Grosvenor St, Cheshire, Chester CH1 2DD. Telephone 01244 327617.

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You are spoilt for choice! There is so much to do and see in Chester, Cheshire and North Wales. For the latest events, gigs, shows and festivals etc., we suggest you explore these guides:

We Love Good Times is a great local guide. It lists many local events as well as showcasing many restaurants and bars.

Visit Chester and Cheshire is the body responsible promoting tourism tourism in the area. It’s another good source for exploring events in Chester and further afield in Cheshire.

Go North Wales and Snowdonia is a super source of information for planning great days out from Chester in North Wales and Snowdonia. From castles to beaches to adventure days, it has everything covered.

You might also find some useful information about upcoming events from Chester BID.

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