This place is fantastic. An old school, very analogue museum which - now that we live in such a digital world - feels so unique. It is really like stepping back in time so that the museum is, in itself, an exhibit to be immersed in. A true form of escapism and I hope they don't ruin it by 'modernising'.

There is a lot to see but the place is a nice size so that it isn't overwhelming; ideal for spending a couple of hours. Lots of impressive models and artefacts from Chester's Roman period, paintings, natural history, and a whole zone based on the Victorian era with rooms and mannequins (some strangely realistic so you wonder if they come alive after the place closes to the public!)

My favourite section was the Roman one and I liked the level of information provided - sufficiently detailed to feel informative to an adult and not dumbed down or interfered with by tedious forms of correct-think or 'the latest thing'. There is also a great section with old mobile phones, tvs, video recorders and so on which is astonishing because it shows how fast technology has been changing over the past 30 years - a lot of people who've lived through it will probably appreciate it as I did.

It is in a great central location and a nice old building. Free to enter and relaxed environment. I was more than happy to donate.