Chester, United Kingdom: travel guide
Britain's best-preserved walled Roman city, Chester dazzles with its 2,000-year-old red sandstone walls, medieval black-and-white buildings, the famous two-tiered Rows shopping galleries, and a fine racecourse.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Currency
- GBP
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Nearest airport
- LPL
Top places to visit in Chester
Chester Rows Shopping
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 2 h
The Chester Rows — the spectacular unique two-level medieval covered walkways, the only examples in the world, with the iconic 13th-century galleried shopfronts, and the famous shopping heritage.
Chester Zoo
Wildlife · 4.7 rating · about 5 h · entry GBP 29
One of the UK's most popular zoos and a leading conservation organisation, with 35,000 animals from 500 species across 128 acres. The elephant habitat, Madagascar jungle, and Islands of South East Asia are spectacular.
Chester City Walls
Heritage · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h
Britain's most complete Roman and medieval city wall circuit (3.2 km), dating from AD 70. The free walkway atop the walls gives superb views of the Dee, the rows, and the cathedral.
Chester Cathedral
Church · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h
A magnificent red sandstone cathedral with 1,000 years of history. The medieval cloisters, 14th-century choir stalls, and the stunning entrance façade make it one of England's least-visited great cathedrals.
Chester Eastgate Clock
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 0.3 h
The Eastgate Clock — Chester's spectacular 1899 Victorian clock atop the medieval Eastgate, the most photographed clock in England after Big Ben, with the iconic 4-faces design.
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h
The Chester Roman Amphitheatre — Britain's spectacular largest Roman amphitheatre (originally seating 8,000), with the iconic 1st-century AD ruins and the rich Deva Victrix heritage.
Chester Grosvenor Museum
Museum · 4.6 rating · about 2 h
The Grosvenor Museum — Chester's spectacular 1886 Victorian museum, with the iconic Roman tombstones (the world's largest collection), and the rich Roman Deva heritage.
Chester Beeston Castle Day
Fort · 4.7 rating · about 8 h
A day trip from Chester to Beeston Castle — the spectacular 13th-century medieval castle on a 350-foot crag, with the iconic 8-county panoramic views and the rich heritage.
Chester Anderton Boat Lift
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 8 h
A day trip from Chester to the Anderton Boat Lift — the spectacular 1875 "Cathedral of the Canals", the world's first boat lift connecting the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Chester Cathedral Tower Tour
Church · 4.6 rating · about 2 h
The Chester Cathedral Tower Tour — Chester's spectacular 11th-century Norman cathedral with the iconic Falconry display, the famous bell tower views, and the rich heritage.
Where to stay in Chester
- City Centre & Kelham Island about GBP 90 per night
Sheffield city centre for transport links; Kelham Island for craft beer bars and independent restaurants in a converted industrial setting.
Hotels
- Chester Grosvenor Hotel 5-star · GBP 200 to GBP 700 per night
Where to eat
- Chez Jules Chester French, Bistro · about GBP 35 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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