Even the Eastgate Clock - one of the most photographed timepieces in the world - built to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee - has a story to tell - it was erected 2 years after the event because there was public outcry over its funding at the time!
You’ll also come across some interesting characters that make any visit to Chester so memorable like Roman Legionaries in full battle-gear who take you on tours and the Town Crier who makes public proclamations at The High Cross (page 35) - and if you’re lucky, you might just bump into the ‘Hollyoaks’ cast filming on location in the city.
Time your visit to see one of Chester’s many events and festivals for an extra special treat – nobody quite does parades like Chester.
Why not book your seats now for Open Air Theatre in Grosvenor Park, Chester Rocks on the racecourse and don’t miss Chestival - the city’s entertaiment extravaganza.
Myths and legends are everywhere just like the black and white half- timbered buildings that make Chester so captivating – especially the two-tier galleries of shops – The Rows.
They’re simply unique and provide an intriguing and amazing backdrop to your visit as you explore Chester’s dazzling delights from the past, enjoy some of the best shopping on the planet - or go partying till dawn!
You don’t need to go to Italy for La Dolce Vita – or the latest fashions.
You’ll find stores galore offering the hottest fashion in Chester all set against a background of unique treasures of antiquity and a vibrant café culture where outdoor dining and people watching go hand in hand.
You can party like there’s no tomorrow here too!
Night-time is play-time and Chester is buzzing.
Fun is always on the menu with a delicious and mesmerising choice of fabulous eateries, glitzy wine- bars and exclusive clubs.
Our advice ?
Pack your dancing shoes and your little black number for some unforgettable nights out in places like Cruise, Alexanders, The Laugh Inn and Telford’s Warehouse.
Or better still, find that elusive can’t- find-anything-to-wear frock while you’re here!
Affordable glam abounds.
You can slow the pace down too and explore the City aboard open-top buses with City Sightseeing or Chester Heritage Tours Edwardian omnibus or take a guided walking tour from the Town Hall leaving at 10.30am every day.
You can also enjoy a leisurely canal boat cruise from The Mill Hotelwith dining on board or sail up the river with one of ChesterBoat’smany pleasure cruises.
By the way, their party nights are always popular and feature lots of retro pop!
Sightseeing and shopping by day and partying by night can be delightfully exhausting.
So we’re sure you’ll be glad that Chester has super spa hotels to help you unwind and feel refreshed.
All you need to do now is to make your way to
visitchester.comto join in the fun!
S TAY CLOS E TO CHE S T E R STAY IN THE CITY
Abode Chester (p43) Best Western Premier Queen Hotel (p47) Best Western Westminster Hotel (p47) Chester Recorder House (p49) Crowne Plaza Chester (p44) Doubletree by Hilton Chester (p51) Green Bough Hotel (p41) Grosvenor Place Guest House (p51) Holiday Inn Chester South (p52) Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel (p54) Mill Hotel & Spa Destination (p55) Premier Inn Chester (p58) The Chester Grosvenor (p42) The Coach House (p49)
STAY IN A B&B
Ba Ba Guest House (p46) Brookside Hotel (p49) Chester House Guest House (p59) Chester Recorder House (p49) Chester Stone Villa (p57)
Glen Garth Guest House (p51) Green Gables (p51) Grove Villa (p51) Halcyon House (p59) Homeleigh (p52) Kings Guest House (p53) Lavender Lodge (p54) Mitchell’s of Chester (p55) Strathearn Guest House (p59) Tentry Heys (p59) The Curzon Hotel (p50) The Limes (p54)
STAY IN A COTTAGE
Fir Tree Cottage (p60) Halton House (p60) Jasmine Cottage (p60) The Stables Cottage (p61)
STAY IN AN APARTMENT
St James Apartment (p60) Wycliffe Court (p61)
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