Directions :
Please read Separate PARKING instructions for Cars vs Trailers
Chester Regatta is held at Sandy Lane Park, Sandy Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5UL
Click here to download these instructions.
From the M53 and Motorways:
The M53 magically changes into the A55 as you travel south. We suggest you stay on the A55 and exit at the A51 (Tarvin Road) junction and go towards Chester. Continue on the A51 which becomes Vicars Cross Road. You will arrive at a junction with traffic lights with Bill Smiths Motorcycles in front of you. You have to turn left (one way) but move into the middle lane as you need to turn RIGHT, signposted Sandy Lane and river, and then IMMEDIATELY left into Sandy Lane. The Regatta and trailer park are a short distance along Sandy Lane on the right.
From the A55 and Wales:
We suggest you stay on the A55 and exit J36a, A5115 to Chester. At the end of a long slip road off the A55 you arrive at a ridiculously complicated roundabout (good luck). Aim at the A5115 (Whitchurch Road) to Chester which is 2nd exit. Continue on the A5115 then just after you pass Simon Boyd Furnishings (a large 3 storey Georgian mansion set back off the road) turn left into Sandy Lane. The Regatta and trailer park are a short distance along Sandy Lane on the right.
From Chester town centre:
You need to get onto the A51 Boughton going west out of Chester towards Whitchurch. As you travel down the A51 you will pass The Bike Factory and Specialized bike shops on your left. You will get to a one way system and pass Bill Smith Motorcycles on your right. Move to the right hand lane and turn right, keeping Bill Smiths on your right. Move into the middle lane as you need to turn RIGHT, signposted Sandy Lane and river, and then IMMEDIATELY left into Sandy Lane. The Regatta and trailer park are a short distance along Sandy Lane on the right.
Click here to download these instructions.
From the M53 and Motorways:
The M53 magically changes into the A55 as you travel south. We suggest you stay on the A55 and exit at the A51 (Tarvin Road) junction and go towards Chester. Continue on the A51 which becomes Vicars Cross Road. You will arrive at a junction with traffic lights with Bill Smiths Motorcycles in front of you. You have to turn left (one way) but move into the middle lane as you need to turn RIGHT, signposted Sandy Lane and river, and then IMMEDIATELY left into Sandy Lane. The Regatta and trailer park are a short distance along Sandy Lane on the right.
From the A55 and Wales:
We suggest you stay on the A55 and exit J36a, A5115 to Chester. At the end of a long slip road off the A55 you arrive at a ridiculously complicated roundabout (good luck). Aim at the A5115 (Whitchurch Road) to Chester which is 2nd exit. Continue on the A5115 then just after you pass Simon Boyd Furnishings (a large 3 storey Georgian mansion set back off the road) turn left into Sandy Lane. The Regatta and trailer park are a short distance along Sandy Lane on the right.
From Chester town centre:
You need to get onto the A51 Boughton going west out of Chester towards Whitchurch. As you travel down the A51 you will pass The Bike Factory and Specialized bike shops on your left. You will get to a one way system and pass Bill Smith Motorcycles on your right. Move to the right hand lane and turn right, keeping Bill Smiths on your right. Move into the middle lane as you need to turn RIGHT, signposted Sandy Lane and river, and then IMMEDIATELY left into Sandy Lane. The Regatta and trailer park are a short distance along Sandy Lane on the right.
boat trailers - sandy lane, chester, cheshire ch3 5ul
Chester Regatta is held at Sandy Lane Park, Sandy Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5UL
Click here to download these instructions.
The good news is there are no significant problems for long vehicles AND you can park the towing vehicle with the trailer (unless space gets really tight). Trailer parking is convenient in the public car park off Sandy Lane, opposite Walmore Park. The car park is closed to the public so there is generally plenty of room.
Please be aware that if space becomes tight you will be asked NOT to rig boats next to the trailers.
Click here to download these instructions.
The good news is there are no significant problems for long vehicles AND you can park the towing vehicle with the trailer (unless space gets really tight). Trailer parking is convenient in the public car park off Sandy Lane, opposite Walmore Park. The car park is closed to the public so there is generally plenty of room.
Please be aware that if space becomes tight you will be asked NOT to rig boats next to the trailers.
cars - bishops' blue coat high school, ch3 5xf
All competitors MUST PARK at BISHOPS' BLUE COAT HIGH SCHOOL CAR PARK
ON VAUGHANS LANE CH3 5XF - only 5 minutes walk away.
Download directions here
ON VAUGHANS LANE CH3 5XF - only 5 minutes walk away.
Download directions here
disabled BADGE HOLDERS
You may park in the SANDY LANE / Trailer Parking (see above)
public transport
Buses run from Chester town centre and the railway station.
See the INTO CHESTER below.
See the INTO CHESTER below.
into chester
Had enough of rowing, fancy some shopping or sight seeing, a walk around the most complete Roman walls in the country? Take a trip into Chester.
* Buses from the Regatta site - take bus 41B from the bus stop on Sandy Lane, opposite Walmoor Park to Chester City Centre, get off at The Bars.
* Regatta Ferry. We hope to lay on a Ferry service, leaving the Regatta Ferry quay on the hour and dropping off on the Groves (a short walk from there to the centre of Chester) and picking up from the Groves at a quarter past each hour to return to the Regatta.
* Walk/Bike. You can either walk up Sandy Lane, along Boughton and into our beautiful City (about 1 mile) or cross the River on the Ferry and then walk downsteam on the Meadows, across the Queens Park Suspension Bridge and up into Chester (a bit further but great for dogs).
* Car. There are two National Car Parks (NCP) in Chester along with several Council car parks and time-limited street parking. Or park all day at Queen's Park High School for just £3.
See the Visit Chester website for more information.
* Buses from the Regatta site - take bus 41B from the bus stop on Sandy Lane, opposite Walmoor Park to Chester City Centre, get off at The Bars.
* Regatta Ferry. We hope to lay on a Ferry service, leaving the Regatta Ferry quay on the hour and dropping off on the Groves (a short walk from there to the centre of Chester) and picking up from the Groves at a quarter past each hour to return to the Regatta.
* Walk/Bike. You can either walk up Sandy Lane, along Boughton and into our beautiful City (about 1 mile) or cross the River on the Ferry and then walk downsteam on the Meadows, across the Queens Park Suspension Bridge and up into Chester (a bit further but great for dogs).
* Car. There are two National Car Parks (NCP) in Chester along with several Council car parks and time-limited street parking. Or park all day at Queen's Park High School for just £3.
See the Visit Chester website for more information.
