Founded by the Romans as the fortress of Deva, Chester has the most complete city walls in Britain, the famous medieval Rows, a magnificent cathedral and the largest Roman amphitheatre uncovered in Britain.
Chester Life is extremely proud to cover this remarkable city. We are adding to this section regularly, so please pop back. Here are some of the places in and around Chester that we really love.
Hoole
A Victorian suburb just east of the city centre, known for the independent shops, cafés and bars along Faulkner Street.
Handbridge
Across the Old Dee Bridge on the south bank of the river, home to Edgar’s Field and its Roman shrine to Minerva.
Upton
North of the city and home to Chester Zoo, one of the UK’s most visited attractions.
Christleton
A pretty village to the east, with its green, its pond and the Shropshire Union Canal running alongside.
Tattenhall
A village in the Cheshire countryside south east of Chester, within easy reach of Beeston Castle.
Ellesmere Port
Home to the National Waterways Museum and the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet.
Neston and Parkgate
On the Wirral’s Dee estuary, where Parkgate’s old promenade looks out across the marshes to Wales.
Frodsham
A handsome market town at the northern start of the Sandstone Trail.
Hawarden
Just over the border in Flintshire, home to Gladstone’s Library.
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