Chester Tourism

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. more

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

Cheshire Military Museum Cheshire's military history at the castle. more

Dewa Roman Experience THIS is an in-situ archaeology exhibit from Roman, medieval and Saxon times, discovered beneath the streets of Chester. more

Grosvenor Museum THE Grosvenor Museum houses Chester's collection of Roman artefacts alongside a variety of other Chester-related displays. more

The Bridge of Sighs THIS little bridge can be seen at the top of Northgate Street where the road crosses the canal. more

Old Dee Bridge THE Old Dee Bridge was constructed in stone around 1387 at a site previously occupied by numerous wooden bridges. more

Grosvenor Bridge AT the time of its completion in 1833, this was the biggest single-span stone arch in the world. more

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. more

The Northgate THIS gate was designed by Thomas Harrison and built in 1808-10 to replace the former medieval gate. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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