Chester Zoo

Zoo donates statue to city

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

A heavyweight new arrival charged into Chester today – a gift from the world-class zoo on the city’s doorstep. [more]

Chimps escape enclosure

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Thirty chimpanzees escaped from their enclosure at Chester Zoo yesterday, forcing the evacuation of all visitors. [more]

Exhibition to celebrate 75 years of Chester Zoo

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Chester Zoo celebrated its 75th anniversary with an exhibition dedicated to its founder. [more]

New cafe at Chester Zoo

Monday, March 30th, 2009

A new café will open at Chester Zoo this weekend.

The Jaguar Coffee House will be situated at the Spirit of the Jaguar enclosure and offer guests great views of the zoo’s jaguars… [more]

Chester Zoo announces expansion plans

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Chester Zoo has announced a massive expansion plan that will make it the largest conservation attraction in Europe.

The first phase of the £225 million plan will cost £90 million and will include… [more]

Pleasure Beach retains tourism crown

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

Blackpool Pleasure Beach was Britain’s most popular tourist attraction in 2007, despite visitor figures falling slightly from 2006. According to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions the popular theme park attracted 5.5 million visitors… [more]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the most popular tourist attraction in the UK according to 2006 visitor statistics released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). The amusement park saw 5.73 million visitors last… [more]