Parking in Chester Cathedral

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The grade one Church of England Chester Cathedral is situated in the colourful city of Chester in the Cheshire County in the North East of England. Similar to other English cathedrals, Chester has been altered countless times. Chester Cathedral was created in 1093 and dates back from 1283 to 1537. The biggest reconstruction came amid the 19th century and implemented in the 20th century was a free standing bell tower.

Chester Cathedral sits proudly and as a major focal point for the city of Chester, it does not just hold Christian Worships. It is a popular tourist attraction and the venue is used for exhibitions, concerts, recitals and tours. Lunchtime organ recitals occur every Thursdays alongside Chester Cathedral Nave Choir concerts.

The cathedral and grounds surrounding it are accessible to visit by sole parties and large groups. Multiple places within the cathedral can be hired out for receptions, meetings and countless other events. A favourite is the Refectory café, which includes a tapestry from the 17th century, Earls of Chester paintings and a stained glass window illustrating the world's creation in six days.

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Chester Cathedral does not have its own car park, but there are plenty of public council car parks within the vicinity. The below are some of the closest and most suitable car parks.

Frodsham Street car park (CH1 3JJ), which is a five minute walk from Chester Cathedral is a disabled only car park, with 63 spaces. It is open from 7.00am to 6.00pm, where disabled blue badge holders can park for free for four hours as long as badges are displayed. From 6.00pm, it becomes a public pay and display car park, where anyone can park for £1.50.

The Market car park (CH1 2HH) on Princess Street, a big ground level covered car park, is situated a three minute walk from Chester Cathedral. It has 638 spaces, including disabled bays. Disabled blue badge holders parking in disabled spaces need to pay for parking in this car park.

It is open Monday to Sunday: 7.00am to 11.30pm (including bank holidays).

•         Up to 1 hour - £2.50
•         1 to 2 hours - £3.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £3.50
•         3 to 4 hours - £4.00
•         4 to 5 hours - £4.50
•         5 to 6 hours - £5.00
•         6 to 7 hours - £5.50
•         Over 7 hours - £6.00
•         Overnight (from 6.00pm to 6.59am) - £2.00

Take note that the car park is locked from 11.30pm to 7.00am where you will have no access to your car.

Delamere Street car park (CH2 2AY) has 351 spaces including 12 disabled bays. Parking is free for disabled blue badge holders. It is located a 6 minute walk away from Chester Cathedral.

Is open daily from 7.00am to 9.30pm including bank holidays, Monday to Sunday.

•         Up to 1 hour - £2.50
•         1 to 2 hours - £3.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £3.50
•         3 to 4 hours - £4.00
•         4 to 5 hours - £4.50
•         5 to 6 hours - £5.00
•         6 to 7 hours - £5.50
•         Over 7 hours - £6.00
•         Overnight (from 6.00pm to 6.59am) - £3.00

The car park is locked at 9.00pm and opened back up at 6.30am, there is no access to your car at this time.

See the Chester West and Chester council page for full details.

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By Train:

Chester train station (CH1 3NS) is a six minute drive, a nine minute bus ride and a 15 minute walk from Chester Cathedral.

Chester has arrivals and departures from the likes of Manchester Piccadilly and Airport, Liverpool Lime Street and Centre and Birmingham International.

Check out Northern Rail for more details on journey planning and prices.

By Bus:

The following buses pass close to Chester Cathedral from Liverpool, Runcorn, and Belle Vale:

1, 2, 3A, 79D, 82D, X1, X30 and 200.

The Cheshire and West Chester page has all information on time tables and planning journeys.

By Car:

The centre of Chester where the cathedral sits can be met by many A roads: A56, A51, A483 and A55. It is reachable by major motorways from across the country, with the M5 and M6 from the South West and Midlands, the M1 from London.

Sat nav postcode: CH1 2HU (Cathedral)

On Foot:

It is a 15 minute walk to the cathedral from Chester train station.

By Plane:

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a 36 minute drive and an hour and a half bus and train journey from Chester Cathedral.

Manchester Airport is a 39 minute drive and an hour and 36 minute train journey from Chester Cathedral.

Both are international and domestic airports with arrivals and departure from across the world.

Frodsham Street car park is a disabled only, free for four hours car park, from 7.00am to 6.00pm from thereafter it becomes a standard public car park to all for a charge of £1.50.

The market car park has 638 spaces which includes plentiful disabled bays, parking is not free in this car park for disabled blue badge holders and they must pay for a parking ticket.

Delamare street car park has 12 disabled bays and parking is free for disabled blue badge holders who park in designated bays. Up to date Blue badges must be displayed in their vehicle at all times.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Chester Cathedral, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

Delamare street car park offers overnight parking, from 6.00pm to 6.59am for £3.00.Take note that the car park is locked at 9.00pm reopened up at 6.30am, there is no access to your car between this time.

The Market car parks overnight charge from 6.00pm to 6.59am is £2.00. From 11.30pm to 7.00am the car park is secured, with no access to your car.

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What is the nearest train station to Chester Cathedral?

Chester train station is the closest and is a 15 minute walk away or a quick 9 minute bus journey.

Is there a café on site in Chester Cathedral?

Yes, it is called the Refectory Café and is situated in the 13th-century monk’s dining hall and serves an array of cakes, sandwiches and pastries.

Does Chester Cathedral have its own car park?

No, the Cathedral does not have its own private car park, however, Chester has plenty of car parks within the vicinity of the Cathedral. Such as Market street, Delamere, Hamilton place and Frodsham.