Abbie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The UK's number one charity zoo, with over 21,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round, full-day visitor attraction for everyone. We're open daily from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Car parking is free and on site. Facilities for disabled visitors, including self-drive electric scooters and wheelchairs.
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Chester Zoo
Moston RoadThe UK's number one charity zoo, with over 21,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round, full-day visitor attraction for everyone. We're open daily from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Car parking is free and on site. Facilities for disabled visitors, including self-drive electric scooters and wheelchairs.
Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.
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Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.
There are various places you can access the River Dee but the best place is probably the "Groves" by the wier, there are two pubs down there and coffee places and public tiolets along with a bandstand and the "Recorder steps" that take you up to the Saxon/Norman walls and to either the Castle or to the Eastgate clock via the "Wishing steps", a MUST visit in Chester.
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River Dee
There are various places you can access the River Dee but the best place is probably the "Groves" by the wier, there are two pubs down there and coffee places and public tiolets along with a bandstand and the "Recorder steps" that take you up to the Saxon/Norman walls and to either the Castle or to the Eastgate clock via the "Wishing steps", a MUST visit in Chester.
This is a must place to visit - if you like York then Chester is for you but on a smaller scale.
The walk around the walls is brilliant, with so much to see and learn.
Takes about an hour to walk them all but give yourself at least 2-3 hours as there is so much to see ......
and of course its all free.
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Chester City Walls
City WallsThis is a must place to visit - if you like York then Chester is for you but on a smaller scale.
The walk around the walls is brilliant, with so much to see and learn.
Takes about an hour to walk them all but give yourself at least 2-3 hours as there is so much to see ......
and of course its all free.
Storyhouse is Chester's new cultural centre, featuring a theatre, cinema and library. This world class venue cost £37 million to develop and was created in the former Odeon building which dates back to 1936 it now holds an 800 - seat auditorium, 200 - seat studio theatre, a restaurant and two bars and also a 100 - seat boutique cinema. In the first month of opening the Storyhouse Theatre had 78,000 visitors which is incredible.
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Storyhouse
Hunter StreetStoryhouse is Chester's new cultural centre, featuring a theatre, cinema and library. This world class venue cost £37 million to develop and was created in the former Odeon building which dates back to 1936 it now holds an 800 - seat auditorium, 200 - seat studio theatre, a restaurant and two bars and also a 100 - seat boutique cinema. In the first month of opening the Storyhouse Theatre had 78,000 visitors which is incredible.
The Royal Cheshire County Show
The Royal Cheshire Show is organised by the charity, Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO. It is constructed and successfully delivered by a small team of staff and vast army of dedicated volunteers.
Stay in Chester and visit the Show on the 16/17th June 2020.
The land-owning gentry of the county founded the Cheshire Agricultural Society in 1838, when the Royal Cheshire Show was first held. The Show has expanded over the years to include many new attractions and now attracts up to 80,000 visitors each year.
The Royal Cheshire County Show
Flittogate LaneThe Royal Cheshire County Show
The Royal Cheshire Show is organised by the charity, Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO. It is constructed and successfully delivered by a small team of staff and vast army of dedicated volunteers.
Stay in Chester and visit the Show on the 16/17th June 2020.
The land-owning gentry of the county founded the Cheshire Agricultural Society in 1838, when the Royal Cheshire Show was first held. The Show has expanded over the years to include many new attractions and now attracts up to 80,000 visitors each year.
Sport
Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world - as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records. The first recorded race was held on February 9th 1539. They operate 15 flat race meetings a year between May to September and host numerous other events throughout the year.
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Chester Racecourse
New Crane StreetChester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world - as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records. The first recorded race was held on February 9th 1539. They operate 15 flat race meetings a year between May to September and host numerous other events throughout the year.
Food scene
Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival
The Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Festival takes place every Easter, when about 30,000 people attend what is the informal kick-off of food events in Cheshire. The event showcases the very best in food and drink from Chester as well as communities throughout Cheshire and beyond. The popular festival is held at the Chester Racecourse in the city centre. With horse races dating back to the early sixteenth century, the 'Roodee' is the oldest racecourse still operating in England.
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Chester Racecourse
New Crane StreetChester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival
The Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Festival takes place every Easter, when about 30,000 people attend what is the informal kick-off of food events in Cheshire. The event showcases the very best in food and drink from Chester as well as communities throughout Cheshire and beyond. The popular festival is held at the Chester Racecourse in the city centre. With horse races dating back to the early sixteenth century, the 'Roodee' is the oldest racecourse still operating in England.
Buon Appetitio! (Please book early :-)
La Fattoria is my favourite Italian restaurant,just one minute walk from my house. It offers an authentic mouthwatering traditional Italian Menu, Serving Pasta, Pizza, Fresh Fish and Meat dishes.
Whether it's for lunch or dinner, La Fattoria’s intimate and friendly atmosphere is popular with both locals and visitors to the City.
Boasting a vast array of both traditional and modern dishes La Fattoria delivers culinary delights to even the most discerning of palates.
The pastas are home-made and freshly made to order, all our pizzas are topped with 100% mozzarella, plum tomatoes and baked in our oven, with fresh hand-rolled dough prepared daily in our kitchen. Our fish, meats and vegetables are of a high standard and delivered fresh every day.
La Fattoria is the ideal venue for everything from an intimate meal for two to a party to celebrate something special!
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La Fattoria
25 Lower Bridge StBuon Appetitio! (Please book early :-)
La Fattoria is my favourite Italian restaurant,just one minute walk from my house. It offers an authentic mouthwatering traditional Italian Menu, Serving Pasta, Pizza, Fresh Fish and Meat dishes.
Whether it's for lunch or dinner, La Fattoria’s intimate and friendly atmosphere is popular with both locals and visitors to the City.
Boasting a vast array of both traditional and modern dishes La Fattoria delivers culinary delights to even the most discerning of palates.
The pastas are home-made and freshly made to order, all our pizzas are topped with 100% mozzarella, plum tomatoes and baked in our oven, with fresh hand-rolled dough prepared daily in our kitchen. Our fish, meats and vegetables are of a high standard and delivered fresh every day.
La Fattoria is the ideal venue for everything from an intimate meal for two to a party to celebrate something special!
NINE ELEPHANTS
Great atmosphere! Restaurant is done out really well! Menu is really good it’s Thai food aimed at British who might not have eaten Thai food before! All meals are well explained in the menu so easy to know what your getting! * Book Early *
Northgate Street
Upper Northgate StreetNINE ELEPHANTS
Great atmosphere! Restaurant is done out really well! Menu is really good it’s Thai food aimed at British who might not have eaten Thai food before! All meals are well explained in the menu so easy to know what your getting! * Book Early *
Education
The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university was the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK and is based across five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.
The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Cathedrals Group, the North West Universities Association and Universities UK.
University of Chester Exton Park Campus
Parkgate RoadThe University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university was the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK and is based across five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.
The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Cathedrals Group, the North West Universities Association and Universities UK.
Shopping
Eastgate is the main shopping street in Chester with the larger retail stores, and smaller unique boutiques on the Rows above. Chester is famous for it's Medieval Rows - galleried buildings with covered first floor walkways.
Some shops to look our for in Eastgate include; Browns of Chester, Waltons the Jewellers, Boodle & Dunthorne, Jack Wills, USC, Next, Sole Trader & Ecco.
Godstall Lane
A small narrow passage running off Eastgate Row North towards Chester Cathedral. You will find some curiosity shops including: Allisons of Chester, also Duttons Wine Bar. The Cheshire Sandwich Company at 4 Godstall Lane is recommended.
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Eastgate Clock
41-45 Eastgate StEastgate is the main shopping street in Chester with the larger retail stores, and smaller unique boutiques on the Rows above. Chester is famous for it's Medieval Rows - galleried buildings with covered first floor walkways.
Some shops to look our for in Eastgate include; Browns of Chester, Waltons the Jewellers, Boodle & Dunthorne, Jack Wills, USC, Next, Sole Trader & Ecco.
Godstall Lane
A small narrow passage running off Eastgate Row North towards Chester Cathedral. You will find some curiosity shops including: Allisons of Chester, also Duttons Wine Bar. The Cheshire Sandwich Company at 4 Godstall Lane is recommended.