The city of Chester

Shopping in Chester's city centre, the Eastgate clock and the footbridge across the River Dee.

Chester's unique walled city centre is packed with history ranging from ancient Roman ruins and a 900 year old Cathedral, to 13th Century half timbered shops. In the mainly pedestrianised city centre stylish designer stores rub shoulders with familiar high street names and quirky gift shops.

Chester's main attractions

• The city wall - some of our own images combined with information and links on this historic walkway.
• The Chester races - information, race dates and a link to the official site.
• Chester Zoo
• Chester cathedral
• Grosvenor Park - some of our images, with information and links about this Victorian park.

Tips for tourists

• Chester book reviews - some of the guide books available to visitors to the city.
• Leave the car at home - explore Chester on foot, by bus and riverboat.
• Eating out in Chester - reviews of cafes, restaurants and take aways in the city that are within easy reach of our holiday cottage, plus links to useful listings sites.
• Chester pubs - reviews of some of our many local pubs and inns.
• Internet access in Chester - where to find internet cafes and Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Children in Chester - tips for exploring the city with small children.
• Christmas in Chester - we do all our Christmas shopping here and there are plenty of events to help build up the Christmas spirit.

More about Chester

Find out more from these web sites:

• Visitchester is the official tourist board web site with events, attractions and eating and drinking listings.
• Chester City Council web site will help you find out what will be on during your holiday, for example exhibitions, dance, music and theatre. It also features the Grosvenor Museum which houses an animated Chester timeline, an interesting way to discover the city's history. The museum is in Grosvenor Street, Tel: 01244  402008.
• Chesterfestivals.co.uk lists events and festivals in Chester and the surrounding area.
• Chester 360° web site has some fascinating panoramic photos of Chester, some with movies that let you pan around a full 360' (probably best viewed over broadband). There are also listings for events throughout the year and restaurant reviews and ratings.
• Chester.com is a directory with listings that cover every aspect of the city including an events guide, city attractions, restaurants, pubs, clubs and shops.
• Tripadvisor has a section on Chester with reviews of things to do, places to stay, restaurants and a forum for visitors looking for information about the city.