Chester Area Guide

When it comes to beautiful cities, Chester is one of the best and should be on every tourist’s ‘must see’ itinerary.

As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history.

Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. In every corner of the city, you are confronted with history, from the Roman amphitheatre, to the medieval half-timbered buildings.

One of Chester’s most unique features is the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever the weather and gives you a unique experience and double the shopping fun!

As well as having so much history and heritage, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, hotels, racecourse, zoo, theatre and not forgetting the River Dee. With so much to discover, you will always find something new each time you visit.

Highlights and Attractions

Days Out & Activities

• Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
• ChesterBoat
• Storyhouse
• Alexander's Live
• Chester Zoo
• Chester Cathedral
• Roman Tours
• Chester Racecourse
• Pictura Studios
• Grosvenor Park
• Blue Planet Aquarium
• Water Tower and Water Tower Gardens

Sightseeing & Tours

• King Charles' Tower
• Bishop Lloyd's Palace
• Chester Roman Amphitheatre
• Chester Castle
• Treasure Hunt Chester
• Chester Town Crier
• Eastgate Clock

Shopping

• Chester city centre - The Chester Rows
• Grosvenor Shopping Centre
• Chester Market
• The Forum Shopping Centre
• The Northgate Development

Spas & Hotels

• Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa
• The Chester Grosvenor
• Crowne Plaza Hotel
• Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa
• Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa
• Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester

Transport Links

• Motorway: M6, M56 and M53. To London (180 miles), Cardiff (150 miles), Birmingham (90 miles), Manchester (40 miles) and Liverpool (15 miles).
• Train: Local station is Chester Railway Station, trains travel to and from London Euston Station in 2 hours and to Manchester in 60 minutes. Chester also offers a Rail Link through to Manchester Airport. Direct trains also travel via and from Chester to Birmingham, Cardiff and Shrewsbury.
• Air: The closest airports are Liverpool John Lennon (30 minutes) and Manchester International (40 minutes).

Food and Drinks

When it comes to our favourite pastime of eating and drinking in Chester there is literally something for everyone with cuisines and tipples from all over the world to tickle your taste buds.

Around every corner of these beautiful historic streets, there are eating and drinking establishments of every kind from fine dining and fancy to simple and delicious, local produce and far-flung flavours.

With Chester’s beautiful views of the river and its historic city walls providing the backdrop you will definitely find your ideal place to eat and or drink in this gorgeous city.

Schools

Nursery, Infants & Juniors

• Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School

Ages 4-11

• Belgrave Primary School
• Boughton Heath Academy
• Mill View Primary School
• St Martin's Academy Chester

Ages 11-18

• Christleton High School
• The Catholic High School
• Upton-by-Chester High School
• The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
• Queen's Park High School

Independent Schools

• The King's School (Ages 4-18)
• The Queen's School (Ages 4-19)
• The Hammond (Ages 11-26)
• Abbey Gate College (Ages 4-18)
• The Firs (Ages 2-11)