Guidebook for Chester

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Guidebook for Chester

Sightseeing

There's nowhere else like it...a fantastic way to gain a perspective of the city. Almost 2 miles, about 3km in length, they were constructed by the Romans and now they are the most complete Roman and medieval defensive town wall system outside of Italy. Given they are so old, there is often repair work going on! There is something very special about exploring the nooks, crannies and towers.
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City Walls
City Walls
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There's nowhere else like it...a fantastic way to gain a perspective of the city. Almost 2 miles, about 3km in length, they were constructed by the Romans and now they are the most complete Roman and medieval defensive town wall system outside of Italy. Given they are so old, there is often repair work going on! There is something very special about exploring the nooks, crannies and towers.
Everyone takes a photo of it...
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Eastgate Clock
41-45 Eastgate St
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Everyone takes a photo of it...
Amazing views
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Beeston Castle
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Amazing views
A stroll through Handbridge, over the Old Dee Bridge into Chester, a beautiful way to start your sightseeing
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river dee bridge
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A stroll through Handbridge, over the Old Dee Bridge into Chester, a beautiful way to start your sightseeing
Uncovered when building the ring road, it often hosts family fun days.
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Roman Amphitheatre
Little Saint John Street
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Uncovered when building the ring road, it often hosts family fun days.
Chester Castle

Parks & Nature

Stunning views of the river, take a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, home to the Grosvenor Open Air Theatre during the summer months
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Teatro al aire libre
Grosvenor Park Road
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Stunning views of the river, take a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, home to the Grosvenor Open Air Theatre during the summer months
Its lovely in any season. Grab a train from Chester. Go Ape! Check out tickets for Forest Live
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Delamere Forest
2 Lynmere Cottages
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Its lovely in any season. Grab a train from Chester. Go Ape! Check out tickets for Forest Live
Beautiful!
Ness Gardens
Neston Road
Beautiful!

Arts & Culture

Its not just a theatre...cinema, library, rooftop bar...the summer opening season is jam-packed with goodies - go and check it out!
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Storyhouse
Hunter Street
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Its not just a theatre...cinema, library, rooftop bar...the summer opening season is jam-packed with goodies - go and check it out!

Essentials

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Tesco Express
2 Pepper St
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A short walk from the cottages - supermarket, garage, cashpoint!
Co-op Food Handbridge
Queen's Park Road
A short walk from the cottages - supermarket, garage, cashpoint!

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music, inside and out, comedy shows, huge beer garden and family barbeques in the summer
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Alexander's Live
Rufus Court
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Live music, inside and out, comedy shows, huge beer garden and family barbeques in the summer
Chilled, English Style pub (no children)
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Old Harkers Arms
1 Russell St
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Chilled, English Style pub (no children)
Good contemporary food, relaxed bar
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Artichoke Cafe Bar Bistro
Steam Mill Street
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Good contemporary food, relaxed bar
Great cocktails, next door to The Hollows - fantastic food
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The Suburbs
22 Charles St
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Great cocktails, next door to The Hollows - fantastic food
Lovely local pub, deals galore during the week
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The Faulkner
48 Faulkner St
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Lovely local pub, deals galore during the week
Seating outside by the river, great live music scene, good food
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Telford's Warehouse
Raymond Street
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Seating outside by the river, great live music scene, good food
great wine, great beer
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Paysan
61 Bridge St
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great wine, great beer

Food Scene

They love cheese (they even do wedding cakes of cheese - really)
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The Cheese Shop
116 Northgate St
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They love cheese (they even do wedding cakes of cheese - really)
Special occasion place - 9 tables, book ahead. Great Sunday lunch
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Upstairs At The Grill - Chester
70 Watergate St
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Special occasion place - 9 tables, book ahead. Great Sunday lunch
Traditional pub food, shows sports, good atmosphere - on Lower Bridge St - first pub you reach over the Old Dee Bridge (very very old…)
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Bear and Billet
94 Lower Bridge St
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Traditional pub food, shows sports, good atmosphere - on Lower Bridge St - first pub you reach over the Old Dee Bridge (very very old…)
Italian, chilled out cocktail bar in basement - on City Road towards the station
The Yard Chester
26 City Road
Italian, chilled out cocktail bar in basement - on City Road towards the station
French style, good deals
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Moules a go-go Bar & Bistro
6-12 Cuppin St
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French style, good deals
Tiny place but amazing Spanish tapas, no bookings, just turn up. Next door to the Joseph Benjamin (contemporary food, relaxed) - owned by the same people - top end of Northgate St (same road as the town hall)
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Porta Wine & Tapas Bar
140 Northgate St
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Tiny place but amazing Spanish tapas, no bookings, just turn up. Next door to the Joseph Benjamin (contemporary food, relaxed) - owned by the same people - top end of Northgate St (same road as the town hall)
Lovely converted house, great views of the racecourse, masses of outdoor space, good for groups - book your own private dining room
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The Architect
54 Nicholas St
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Lovely converted house, great views of the racecourse, masses of outdoor space, good for groups - book your own private dining room
Great for breakfast and lunch
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Jaunty Goat Coffee Company
57 Bridge St
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Great for breakfast and lunch
Located on the Roodee racecourse, great for casual and formal occasions
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1539 Restaurant and Bar
Nuns Road
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Located on the Roodee racecourse, great for casual and formal occasions
Great for groups, great Indian food
Barton Rouge Indian
1-4 Steam Mill St
Great for groups, great Indian food
Good Thai and Japanese food
Siam Thai and Teppanyaki Restaurant
32 City Road
Good Thai and Japanese food
Award winning - book ahead, relaxed atmosphere, also does great Sunday lunches
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Sticky Walnut
11 Charles St
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Award winning - book ahead, relaxed atmosphere, also does great Sunday lunches
Indian, no booking needed before 8 for groups less than 4
deli-vert
10A Faulkner St
Indian, no booking needed before 8 for groups less than 4
Out towards Mickle Trafford, a couple of miles from the M53, the best Sunday roast around Chester. Stunning views of the countryside, cosy fires in winter and glorious beer garden in the summer
The Chester Fields Country Pub, Restaurant & Wedding Venue
Chester Road
Out towards Mickle Trafford, a couple of miles from the M53, the best Sunday roast around Chester. Stunning views of the countryside, cosy fires in winter and glorious beer garden in the summer
On the A41 - lots of space for kids to run around, good value food
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The Cheshire Cat
Whitchurch Road
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On the A41 - lots of space for kids to run around, good value food
Near the Candle Factory and the Ice Cream Farm - great place with stunning views
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The Pheasant Inn
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Near the Candle Factory and the Ice Cream Farm - great place with stunning views
Near Delemere Forest – (their Christmas decorations are amazing)
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The Fishpool Inn
Fishpool Road
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Near Delemere Forest – (their Christmas decorations are amazing)
Lovely, friendly owners, take away or eat in, breakfast and brunch
Brown Sugar Internet Cafe
19 Handbridge
Lovely, friendly owners, take away or eat in, breakfast and brunch
The Chester Grosvenor serves a Traditional (with Gentlemen’s and indulgent options) afternoon tea from 12pm to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm to 4pm Friday to Sunday. After a hard days shopping, it’s a retreat - and a treat - you'll remember
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The Chester Cross
Eastgate Street
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The Chester Grosvenor serves a Traditional (with Gentlemen’s and indulgent options) afternoon tea from 12pm to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm to 4pm Friday to Sunday. After a hard days shopping, it’s a retreat - and a treat - you'll remember
Along the river you'll find the beautiful Edgar House - it recently won an award for the most romantic hotel and it is stunning. Sit in the garden and watch the world go by or book a table for dinner.
Edgar House
22 City Walls
Along the river you'll find the beautiful Edgar House - it recently won an award for the most romantic hotel and it is stunning. Sit in the garden and watch the world go by or book a table for dinner.

Shopping

Getting better year by year, 10 minutes from Chester
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey Road
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Getting better year by year, 10 minutes from Chester