Wardrobe at The Cross is an award-winning ladies' boutique in Neston, a 20-minute drive from Chester city centre. We know we're not in the middle of Chester, and we get that it can sometimes be a pain to leave such a beautiful city. But Hil and Sue think a journey from Chester to Wardrobe at The Cross in Neston, a very beautiful little town, is always worth it. Here's why.
Drive time
20 minutes from Chester city centre
Parking
Free, right behind the store
Jeans fitting
Free jeans fitting as standard
We'll help you find those elusive jeans
1. Park for free
Free parking is impossible in Chester. In Neston, you can park for free in the large Chester Road car park, right behind the store (sat nav: CH64 9PA). If you're very lucky, you might bag one of the elusive spots outside our beautiful pink front door, though you may have to compete with the queue for Gerrard's, the bakery next door.
We heartily recommend Gerrard's as a stop on your journey too. Just note that they close at 2pm, so don't leave it late. Their gingerbread men are to die for.
2. You'll never feel rushed
Chester can feel a little busy and rushed, particularly in the holidays and on hot summer afternoons. At Wardrobe at The Cross in Neston, on the borders of Wirral and Cheshire, you can take your time, try things on, have a chat, and let Hil and Sue put an outfit together. Or, if it's a Tuesday, the lovely Val will be only too happy to help.
3. A complimentary jeans fitting service
We're an official UK stockist of Toxik3 jeans, with a really large and comprehensive range in the shop. But we don't just stock Toxik: we also have jeans from My Essential Wardrobe, b.young and Saint Tropez.
Having said that, our Rowan jean has to be our customers' favourite of all. Just look at the reviews and you'll see why.
We have ladies who drive over from Chester and North Wales regularly to top up their Toxik habit. And we do not consider this a ‘Toxik’ trait. (This is a bad joke, and Hil is aware of it.)
Not sure of your size? Read Hil's Toxik fit guide before you set off, or give her a call on 07598 823548.
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I drive regularly from Hoole to Wardrobe at The Cross because the parking's so easy, and I like to get my Toxik jeans and have a jeans fitting in peace. It's a really helpful place to go, and I often ring Hil if I'm heading in.
Alison, customer from Hoole
4. Brands you won't find in Chester
Nowhere in Chester stocks these, and we think they're well worth the journey:
5. It's a lovely drive
Head out of the city centre and pick up the A540, which some people call the Chester High Road and others the Hoylake Road. Follow the signs for Hoylake, then turn off for Neston. Your sat nav will do the rest.
On the way, if you need fuel, don't forget to stop at Gordale Garden Centre. Hil and Sue have pondered this for a long time and still have no idea why (Hil's long-suffering husband Graham has tried to explain), but Gordale's fuel is always cheaper than everywhere else.
Coming by bus?
Al's Coaches runs the 22 and 22A direct from Chester to Neston, roughly every hour, Monday to Saturday (there's no Sunday service). It takes about 40 minutes, and it's actually quite a pleasant journey. Hil does it regularly, because it's nice to go into Chester unencumbered sometimes, without taking the car. Check the latest times on the council's bus timetables.
6. Make a day of it
Come to Neston for lunch at The Blue Bicycle, or a great coffee at Elephant Coffee, then spend the afternoon at Wardrobe at The Cross. On a summer's day, take a walk along Parkgate front, then finish with dinner at Mr Chow's, down on Parkgate front. What could be better?
Want to shop with us, then carry on with your day? We'll gladly look after your bags for you, free of charge.
Find us
Wardrobe at The Cross
25A High Street, Neston, CH64 9TZ
Next to Gerrard's the Bakery, opposite St Mary's and St Helen's Church
Opening hours
Tuesday to Friday: 11am to 5pm
Saturday: 10.30am to 5pm
Monday: by appointment for private styling
Sunday: closed
Questions we've been asked by Chester visitors to the store
How far is Wardrobe at The Cross from Chester?
About a 20-minute drive from Chester city centre, along the A540 towards Hoylake. By bus, the 22 or 22A takes about 40 minutes.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking in the large Chester Road car park (CH64 9PA), right behind the store. On Fridays (market day) it can be busier, so you might need the multi-storey at the Sainsbury's complex.
Do I need to book a jeans fitting?
No, just pop in. On a Saturday we'd advise booking, so give us a call on 07598 823548.
Can't make the trip?
You can shop the whole range online, and we deliver across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
★ Award winner: Best Overall Customer Experience 2026 ★
