Chester, Cheshire, England. Guide and Virtual Tour.
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Chester is the county town of Cheshire in North West England. Chester is situated on the River Dee close to the border with Wales, and is one of the best preserved walled cities in England.

Chester Cathedral and monastic buildings were extensively restored during the 19th century amidst some controversy, and a free-standing bell-tower was added in the 20th century. The buildings are a major tourist attraction in Chester, a city of historic, cultural and architectural importance. In addition to holding services for Christian worship, the cathedral is used as a venue for concerts and exhibitions.

The Old Dee Bridge is the oldest bridge in Chester, the original wood structure dates from 922. Apparently, King Edward I crossed over on his way to fight the Welsh. He decreed that if a stone bridge was not constructed he would sack the city. Fortunately when he returned in 1280, there was a stone bridge in its place.

The canal at Chester is popular with pleasure-boaters and walkers. The three tier staircase lock Northgate Staircase was originally a five lock staircase but was modified to link up to the Ellesmere Port section. A large canal basin is at the bottom of the locks.

The city of Chester has been defended with city walls since the Roman fort stood on this site in 79. The walls are now mostly medieval and Victorian. They are the most complete city walls in Britain and a Grade 1 listed building.

Chester is a popular shopping centre, with its unique 'Rows' or galleries (basically two levels of shops) which date from medieval times. Chester also features two indoor shopping centres, an indoor market and a department store, Browns of Chester, once known as 'the Harrods of the North', now absorbed by the Debenhams chain.

A Moneysaving Guide to Chester's Restaurants

Hotels in The City of Chester, Cheshire, England with last minute and late room booking discounts:

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The City of Chester, Cheshire, England. Choose a location to start your tour:

City of Chester, Chester City FC.		Recorder Steps and the Groves		The Old Dee Bridge		View from The Old Dee Bridge to the city and Handbridge		Queens Park Footbridge
Grosvenor Shopping Centre Chester		Bridge Street, Chester Rows.		Watergate Street The Rows		Eastgate Rows shopping in Chester		City of Chester Town Hall
Blue Coat Hospital and Northgate		Northgate Staircase Locks on Shropshire Union Canal		The Chapter House at Chester Cathedral.		Choir Stalls Chester Cathedral.		Stained Glass Chester Cathedral.
South Transept Window Chester Cathedral.		Services in Chester Cathedral.		The Garth Garden at Chester Cathedral.		Chester Cathedral from St Werburgh Street		St Werburgh Street Chester
Cow Lane Bridge Chester		Foregate Street and Love Street		City Walls of Chester		Roman Gardens Chester		City of Chester, Chester Zoo.
The zoo at Chester		Crocodiles at the Reptile House Chester Zoo.		The Spirit of the Jaguar Chester Zoo.		Rainforest section of Spirit of the Jaguar		Outside the Spirit of the Jaguar Building
Chimpanzees at Chester Zoo.		Monorail Chester Zoo.		Roman Garden at Chester Zoo.		City of Chester, Chester Zoo.		Kangaroos at Chester Zoo.
Camels Chester Zoo.		Elephant area, Chester Zoo		Monkeys Chester Zoo.		Tsavo Black Rhino Experience at Chester Zoo.		Chester Zoo Parking
Elephants of the Asian Forest Chester Zoo.		Islands in Danger, Komodo Dragons		Orangutans at Realm of the Red Ape, Chester Zoo.		Chester Grosvenor and Spa Hotel		Rufus Court and Northgate

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