Chester, Cheshire, England
Chester is one of England's beautiful historic cities, located in the North West of England in the county of Cheshire.Chester, beautiful walled city, built during the Roman period, and rebuilt at different times after that, it is topped by a lovely 2-mile footpath. Parts of the wall bypass the city's important red sandstone cathedral on both sides and lead to the 19th century Eastgate, where Chester's famous wrought-iron clock tower proudly stand. The city of Chester has been defended with the city since the Roman over 2000 years ago ... The walls are now mostly medieval and Victorian.
Chester city itself attracts thousands of visitors each year, who come to walk the walls, visit the Cathedral, wrought-iron clock tower, and find out about its amazing Roman origins, shop 'till you drop' in the historic setting of Chester Rows. Visitors real experience and appreciate the city's unique atmosphere and sense of history.
Selected Attractions in and around Chester
The Roman Amphitheatre
The amphitheatre is the largest so far uncovered in Britain, and dates from the 1st century. The amphitheatre would have been primarily for military training and drill, but would also have been used for cock fighting, bull baiting and combat sports, including classical boxing, wrestling and gladiatorial combat. In use through much of the Roman occupation of Britain, the amphitheatre fell into disuse around the year 350. The amphitheatre was only rediscovered in 1929, and now known as English heritage.
Chester Cathedral
The Chester Cathedral is one of the most complete medieval monastic complexes in the UK. Originally a Saxon Minster, then rebuilt as a Benedictine Abbey, the present building was begun in 1092 but not finished until 1535, although the site itself may have been used for Christian worship since Roman times.
Chester Rows & Timber Framed Buildings
The Eastgate Clock
The River Dee at Chester
Grosvenor Park, Chester
Best Time to Visit Chester
The classical Chester Summer Music Festival, last 2 weeks of July. The Chaster Finge Festival takes place simultaneously, offering every other kind of music from Jazz to Cajun
Chester is one of England's beautiful historic cities, located in the North West of England in the county of Cheshire.Chester, beautiful walled city, built during the Roman period, and rebuilt at different times after that, it is topped by a lovely 2-mile footpath. Parts of the wall bypass the city's important red sandstone cathedral on both sides and lead to the 19th century Eastgate, where Chester's famous wrought-iron clock tower proudly stand. The city of Chester has been defended with the city since the Roman over 2000 years ago ... The walls are now mostly medieval and Victorian.
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| Roman Solders, marching through the streets of Chester |
Chester city itself attracts thousands of visitors each year, who come to walk the walls, visit the Cathedral, wrought-iron clock tower, and find out about its amazing Roman origins, shop 'till you drop' in the historic setting of Chester Rows. Visitors real experience and appreciate the city's unique atmosphere and sense of history.
Selected Attractions in and around Chester
The Roman Amphitheatre
The amphitheatre is the largest so far uncovered in Britain, and dates from the 1st century. The amphitheatre would have been primarily for military training and drill, but would also have been used for cock fighting, bull baiting and combat sports, including classical boxing, wrestling and gladiatorial combat. In use through much of the Roman occupation of Britain, the amphitheatre fell into disuse around the year 350. The amphitheatre was only rediscovered in 1929, and now known as English heritage.
Chester Cathedral
The Chester Cathedral is one of the most complete medieval monastic complexes in the UK. Originally a Saxon Minster, then rebuilt as a Benedictine Abbey, the present building was begun in 1092 but not finished until 1535, although the site itself may have been used for Christian worship since Roman times.
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| Chester Cathedral during Spring |
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| The Look of Chester Cathedral |
Chester Rows & Timber Framed Buildings
Chester is one of the most beautiful historic cities in England, famous for its galleried rows, Roman remains, shops & boutiques, the town crier, ghost walks and complete city walls. Chester is remembered best by visitors for the black & white timbered buildings that are Tudor style. "It's like walking back in time through Old England".
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| It's Like Walking Back in Time Through Old England |
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| Walk at Chester Rows |
The Eastgate Clock
Erected on top of the stone archway over Eastgate Street in 1899. The Eastgate Clock was built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee of 1897.
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| Close look on the Eastgate Clock at Chester |
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| Eastgate Street and the Eastgate Clock |
The River Dee at Chester
During the summer months, the River Dee is where you can sit on the banks and listen to brass bands play in the old band stand, or take a leisurely cruise on the showboats, hire a rowing boat or motor boat, take a walk along the path on the banks to the Earls Eye, watch out for Cormorants or feed the Swans, buy a Cheshire ice cream, watch the river boats from the beer gardens.
Grosvenor Park, Chester
Grosvenor Park is a public park and an ideal place to relax on hot summer days. There is also a miniature steam railway for children! For details of miniature stream railway you can visit http://www.gpmr.co.uk/
Best Time to Visit Chester
The classical Chester Summer Music Festival, last 2 weeks of July. The Chaster Finge Festival takes place simultaneously, offering every other kind of music from Jazz to Cajun
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