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Getting Around

You should have no problems getting around Chester - the city centre is very compact and it is possible to cross the city in 20 minutes.

Small enough to explore easily on foot, but big enough to be wonderfully cosmopolitan.

All Hackney Carriage Taxis (Black Cabs) in Chester are Fully Licensed and Insured for "Public Hire".

There are a number of ways you can hire a taxi in Chester...

1 - if you see a taxi driving down the road with the yellow Taxi / For Hire light on you can flag them down and hire them immediately.

2 - you can go to the nearest Taxi Rank and hire them, ranks can be found at various locations around the city.

3 - you can phone and book them in advance by calling one of the numbers listed.

All Hackney Carriages in Chester are wheelchair accessible, fitted with hearing loops and can carry at least five people.

There are various styles of vehicles used as black cabs some can accomodate up to eight people and have space for larger electric wheelchairs or prams.

An increasing number of black cabs also offer credit card facilities and can usually be identified by credit card logo stickers on windows or doors.

There are some taxi ranks around the city centre which operate 24 hours, and some which are just evening / nightime ranks.

Chester Railway Station
Princess Street - behind town hall
Bridge Street - bottom next to white friars
Foregate Street - outside Primark

Bridge Street - top right hand side near cross
Foregate Street - bus stop on City Road roundabout
Frodsham Street - right hand side halfway down
Northgate Street - next to old Odeon
Northgate Street - opposite forum
Northgate Street - outside Rb's
Northgate Street - opposite Coach House
St John Street - left hand side
St Werburgh Street - opposite Cathedral
Eastgate Street - under Clock

- To Chester Zoo £8
- To Cheshire Oaks £11 - £12
- To the city centre £4
- To Chester Racecourse £5

Chester Cab Co. - 01244 312222

Chester Radio Taxis - 01244 372372

Chester Taxicall - 01244 458458 or 01244 458999 (credit card)

Click here to download a city centre map

But one of the best ways to appreciate Chester is to hop on one of the City Sightseeing buses. Enjoy a one-hour, fully-guided, open-top tour. Get on and off as you please.

Small enough to explore easily on foot, but big enough to be wonderfully cosmopolitan.

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