Chester Model Centre

Did you know we’re are an independent family owned business? Every time you shop with us your family is supporting ours 💚🛩🚂🚗☺️ 👉chestermodelcentre.com #chesterhour @ShitChester #smallbusiness #shopsmall @ChesterBID @VisitCheshire @wearechester @cheshirelife @Chester01244

He’ll want to play it down, but we won’t let him. Happy Birthday Paul 🥳🎉 He’s celebrating the only way he knows how - by spending the day in the shop, chatting with customers, sorting the stock room and updating the website. What a legend. #chester #chestermodelcentre

The art of making something new appear old. Andy spent decades perfecting his weathering techniques. His most recent commission is on display upstairs at @chestermodelcentre now while it waits to be collected and taken. 📍Bridge St Row East, #Chester CH1 1RW #chestermodelcentre

Opening hours (and of course our website’s always open and you can order vouchers anytime for instant delivery to your inbox ☺️) #chestermodelcentre #modelshopuk @therowschester @ChesterBID

“But independent shops are so expensive.” Are they though? 🤔 Everything in this Reel is £20 or under. 📍 In-store 71-73 Bridge St Row East #Chester CH1 1NW @therowschester @ChesterBID #christmasinchester #smallbizuk

Mark graciously stepped in front of the camera to take about @ChesterModelCtr as part of #Rowvember. Thanks for including us and our Aladdin’s cave shop @heritagechester #chester #experiencechester

Due to a glitch in the matrix we are offering a rare sale on top on of our already low prices. N and OO9 Thomas & Friends collection available at 20% off now. chestermodelcentre.com/collections/sa… #ModelTrains #NGauge #OO9Gauge #ThomasAndFriends #ModelRailway @ChesterBID @therowschester

3... 2... 1... let’s go! Kick off your week with a little model magic @ChesterModelCtr! ✈️🚗🚂 From diecast planes and model trains to wargaming worlds, film favourites, paints, brushes, and scenery. It’s all waiting for you right here on @therowschester #chester @ChesterBID

Stop scrolling if you love hidden builds 👀This Cada Japanese Tea Room 🌸 brick kit is also a secret book nook! 📚Plus the light kits included 🙌 Would you hide it or show it off? #BookNook #Cada #chestermodelcentre #cadastockist #chester #shopinchester #booknook #shopsmallbizuk

Bank holiday shmank holiday. We’re open and so is @MakingTracks_OO in @ChesterCath. See you soon! #makingtracks #chestermodelcentre #shoplocalchester #chester #hobbyshopuk

He’s here all day folks! Pulling faces at the kids, handing out advice & slinging trains (and more) at stellar prices. @MakingTracks_OO @ChesterCath 10-4 until 30 August (exc. Sundays). Drive trains, visit stalls, enjoy life. See you there! #makingtracks @VisitChester_

We’re on the road! 🚂 The Hornby Magazine & Key Model World team visit Making Tracks 4+ at Chester Cathedral this Friday, August 22. Come say hi! 👋 Read more about Making Tracks here: keymodelworld.com/making-tracks?… #modelrailways #makingtracks #chestercathedral #keymodelworld

From Concorde to combat jets, classics to collectibles. Discover new & hard-to-find second hand civilian and military aircraft models at Chester Model Centre. Come explore! #AviationModels #ModelAircraft #DiecastCollector #ScaleModels #chester #experiencechester @therowschester

The Accurascale Sound-fitted class 60's are now in stock! 🎉 #accurascale #class60 #chestermodelcentre #hobbyshopuk #modelrailuk #hobbyhappy

Making memories @MakingTracks_OO @ChesterCath 💚🚂🚆 #visitchester #makingtracks #chester

There’s still over two weeks left of summer hols…just saying 😆 Come see Paul at @makingtracks_oo @chester_cathedral, pick up a Playtrains Starter Set and sail through the rest of August.

“Double trains, it’s beautiful!” Treated to this during a late trip to @ChesterRaces tonight to walk the dog

@heritagechester @ShitChester We’re looking forward to #RowVember again this year 👏

We are incredibly proud to announce we are on the front cover of British Archaeology magazine with a feature written by our very own, Dr James Dixon, on “#Rowvember” - our Nov celebration of the Rows. You can pick up your own copy from TGJones. #RowvemberChester @ShitChester

The sun is shining and the BEST hobby shop in Chester is open! Come say hi and explore two floors of fun. Everyone’s welcome! #chestermodelcenter #chester #hobbyshopuk #everyoneswelcome

Our “elevator pitch” to be your favourite hobby shop ☺️ @therowschester @ChesterBID Bridge St Row #Chester #hobbyshopuk

Tribute to Bernard Hill by our very own Mark Boyland. Kits, paints, brushes and everything you need to create your own available in store & online. #chestermodelcentre #bernardhill #lordoftheringsmodels @therowschester