Chester Model Centre is a Top 5 Finalist in Hornby Hobbies Model Shop of the Year 2025 Awards!

We did it! Thanks to the incredible support of our community Chester Model Centre has made it to the finals of the Hornby Hobbies Model Shop of the Year 2025 Awards!

Voting is open until February 12th—help us win by casting your vote and sharing with friends. Click below for details and to vote today!

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Who we are

We are an award-winning family run retailer established in 2004 by Paul Boyland. After 8 years in Warrington, we relocated to Chester and are now located at 71-73 Bridge Street Row.

We stock the latest locomotives, diecast vehicles, wargaming, plastic kits & more to meet all of your modelling needs!