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The roman walls of Chester have stood for almost 2000 years. Reinforced over the years to protect the city until their military purpose was no longer required. The walls were changed into a...
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The full name of Chester Cathedral is'The church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary',since 1541 it has been the centre of worship in Chester.The Cathedral and Monastic buildings were restored in...
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The Eastgate Clock is known as the second most photographed clock in England after Big Ben. The clock was erected on the Eastgate in 1899 and commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee of 1897. The...
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The city has been a bustling and commercial centre since medieval times. The Rows have an unclear history, but they do offer a location to shops above street level and away from the street and...
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The River Dee travels through Wales and England and forms part of the boundry between the two countries.The river flows through Chester and is very poular with locals and tourists especially during...
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The Grosvenor museum has the best collection of Roman artefacts in Chester and informative displays about the castra (fort) on the river Dee. The entrance fee is by donation. I enjoyed both the...
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Known as the Roodee,is the oldest racecourse still in use in England.Horse racing in Chester dates back to the sixtnteenth century.It is thought to be the smallest racecourse of significance in...
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Chester Zoo is a Zoo park/ Zoological garden centre which was originally opened in 1931. I have been to a few different Zoos in England and Chester Zoo is by far my favourite. It is home to many...
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The beautiful Neogothic building was built on the site of the former guildhall and opened by the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII, in 1869. Some say that it is inspired by the Ypres Clot Hall,...
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The Three Old Arches is purported to be the oldest surviving shop frontage in Britain. The three arches at Row level are some of the earliest structures to be seen in the famous Chester Rows and...
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This is more of a monument that consists of an 18th century column and three Roman column bases, the inscription reads; “The siting of this column and these...
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The History and Heritage Centre is the place to go for finding out about the history of Chester or discovering if you have ancestors from here. There is a large...
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In 1963 the cathedral bells that were housed in the central tower had their ringing suspended, due to structural difficulties and the cost of replacing the...
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War Memorial The Chester War Memorial is dedicated to those slain in both World wars and is in the form of a cross and below it the shaft is a monolith,...
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Chester's Official Visitor Information Centre is located in the grey and red sandstone, Gothic style Town Hall, the building’s tower and spire rises to a height...
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The Roman Gardens are located just outside the City Walls near the Amphitheatre.Access is free and open to all.The gardens stretch to the River and are next to...
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The Park is the main Ornamental park in Chester and is extremely popular residents and visitors.It is Victorian in its layout with formal avenues lined with...
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Built in the late first century A.D.its the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain,used for entertainment and Military training by the 20th Legion,based at the...
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Here you can discover the history of Chester and the people who have made it so special.It houses an impressive collection of Roman Tombstones,along with...
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Chester Castle is situated in the south west of the city close to the city walls and overlooks the River Dee.In the castle complex are the remaining parts of...
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If you are visiting Chester for the first time, this is a good place to start. The Chester Visitor Centre is on Vicar's Lane, opposite the Roman Ampitheatre. It...
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Here is a list of some excellent things to do in Chester:http://www.chesterhotels.org/Things-to-do-in-ChesterHere is a pretty good list of restaurants and...
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The gardens are built on reclaimed land during the Victorian period. They seem to have a range of interesting social amenities with the designated conservation...
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The centre is located within St Peter's Church, which itself is located at the crossing of the four main streets within the city walls. I also understand that...
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The grey and red sandstone, Gothic style City/Town Hall is used for civic functions, council meetings, craft fairs and even marriage ceremonies. The present...
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This most delightful of cities was originally built by the Romans to control the native tribes in North Wales and northern Britain. Chester has an important Roman, medieval and Tudor history and...
Chester has a rich heritage from over 2000 years of history. The Romans founded a Garrison here on the River Dee called Deva and stayed for over 300 years. The Saxons and the Normans built upon the......
My visit to Chester lasted only one very brief day but what a fantastic day it turned out to be! I intended to focus on Roman artefacts and ruins and had done appropriate background reading. I was not...
This fabulous ancient City stands above the River Dee. Chester has attracted visitors since the Roman occupation of Britain. The Medieval walls not only encompass the City but 2000 years of history......
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