Chester
Helen & Colin's Guide to Chester
Mitchell’s of Chester is situated 1.2km (0.75m) from Chester Cross, the epicentre of the city, and on one of the most pleasant 'green' approaches. Here you will find more information about the City of Chester...
Both Helen and Colin are Cestrians with a wealth of local knowledge, and can offer guidance for a quick tour of the sights, or a more indepth planning for an exploration of the surrounding countryside. Chester is compact, beautiful and the most complete walled city in Britain. It is the historical gem of North West England. The delights to be enjoyed by the Visitor span 2000 years from the Roman Walls, Norman Cathedral, Medieval Rows, the 16th Century racecourse, the canal and railway of the industrial revolution, right through to the latest designs in shopping malls.
The City centre is mainly pedestrianised and this, together with The Rows and covered shopping malls, provide a very relaxed browse through a colourful historic tapestry, including a multitude of local and international shops and stores. This is truly the gateway to Wales and the North West. Within an hours’ drive there is so much natural beauty and enchanting places to visit, that discovering Chester is only the start of a wonderful adventure. The 'Rows' are found on both sides of Bridge Street, Watergate Street and Eastgate Street and provide ideal conditions for shopping, regardless of the weather. The Eastgate and Bridge Street Rows are linked to the modern Grosvenor Shopping Precinct. The Watergate Street Rows look the oldest, with crypts dating from the 13th Century.
Chester has an extremely long, rich and interesting past. There is a long military history, starting with the Romans, Chester went on to become an important Saxon town. It was still a major military strong hold by the time of the Civil War in the 17th Century. The city has the most complete set of City Walls in Britain, and the largest uncovered Roman amphitheatre in the country. The buildings have retained their unique character with some of the oldest shop frontages in the world. Today's tourists follow a long-established tradition in visiting Chester - the town's first guidebook was published in 1781! Chester really is a superb city. From the wonderful cathedral and the ancient walls, to the picturesque Riverside and the beautiful Victorian architecture, Chester really is worth a visit. A City with charm, bags of interest and true beauty.
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