Chester - Frequently Asked Questions
WANT to know who built Chester's walls? Or more about the city's famous black and white architecture? Or even whether the city is good for shopping or a night out? Then click here... more
Chester Castle
'ONE of the most powerful monuments of the Greek revival in the whole of England.' more
Grosvenor Precinct
SITUATED next to the illustrious Grosvenor Hotel on Eastgate Street, the Grosvenor Precinct can also be accessed from Bridge Street Row and Pepper Street. more
Rufus Court
THIS small arcade off Northgate Street is home to some of Chester's more unusual shops and restaurants.
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Chester Visitor Centre
THE CVC provides a variety of useful services and interesting exhibits. Here you can buy tickets for local events and get assistance with booking accommodation. more
Chester History and Heritage
SITUATED in St. Michael's Church on Bridge Street Row, Chester History and Heritage introduces visitors to the history of Chester as well as being a great port of call for finding out about Chester ancestors. more
Dewa Roman Experience
THIS is an in-situ archaeology exhibit from Roman, medieval and Saxon times, discovered beneath the streets of Chester.
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Grosvenor Museum
THE Grosvenor Museum houses Chester's collection of Roman artefacts alongside a variety of other Chester-related displays.
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The Bridge of Sighs
THIS little bridge can be seen at the top of Northgate Street where the road crosses the canal.
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Old Dee Bridge
THE Old Dee Bridge was constructed in stone around 1387 at a site previously occupied by numerous wooden bridges.
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Grosvenor Bridge
AT the time of its completion in 1833, this was the biggest single-span stone arch in the world.
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The Watergate
BUILT in 1789 and designed by Joseph Turner, this gate replaced an earlier medieval gateway. more
The Bridgegate
THE current Bridgegate was designed by Joseph Turner and built in 1782. It replaced the medieval gateway, which had two towers on each side.
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The Northgate
THIS gate was designed by Thomas Harrison and built in 1808-10 to replace the former medieval gate.
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The Eastgate
CONSIDERED the main entrance to the city of Chester, the Eastgate has always been situated at the same site as the original Eastgate of the Roman fortress.
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St. John's Church
THERE has been a church on this site since approximately 689 when a Saxon church was founded by King Aethelred of Mercia. more
Water Tower
THE Water Tower is situated in the north-west corner of the city walls and was built in the 14th century.
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King Charles' Tower
ALSO known as the Phoenix Tower or the Newton Tower, King Charles' Tower looks out over the suburb of Newton and was used as a meeting place for the city guilds after 1613.
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Grosvenor Park
LYING adjacent to the River Dee, the 20 acre park was donated to the city by Richard, the second Marquis of Westminster and was opened in 1867.
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