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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.

Whatever you want in Chester, you will find it here and if you don’t let us know! The beautiful boutique city of Chester is yours to indulge in and Chester.com is here to show you how…

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Nov 18
The Names of Chester’s New Arcade And Square Are Revealed

The choice of naming Chester’s new arcade and square was put to the public to…

Nov 11
New Roving Moon Installation is Coming to Chester This Christmas

This Christmas a brand new creative light installation is coming to Chester for the…

Nov 04
Chester Zoo Delighted as Two of the World’s Rarest Birds Have Hatched

Chester Zoo’s incredible conservation work has resulted in two of the…

Oct 28
And The Winner is …

A glittering award ceremony was held on Thursday evening, 28 October, in Chester…

Oct 27
Animals at Chester Zoo Get in Halloween Spirit

Chester Zoo keepers have been using imaginative ways to get their animals in Halloween…

Oct 26
Chester Philharmonic Orchestra Set to Return to Chester Cathedral With a Full Size Orchestra

Chester Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to be returning to Chester Cathedral with…

Oct 25
Cheshire Ladies Celebrate Milestone Fundraising Target

Cheshire Ladies Luncheon Club have raised an amazing amount of money for Cancer…

Oct 25
Tatton Park Announces Joyful Christmas Schedule

Venture a little bit further out of Chester to Tatton Park and you will discover a…

Oct 13
Chester Zoo’s Palm Oil Initiative Highlighted in New BBC Wildlife Series

The Chester Zoo initiative for the city to become the world’s first…

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