| Visit Chester and discover a delightful | | | | |
| cultural mix that evolves when a 21st century | | | | Vito's Trattoria Pizzeria. This is a |
| city has been shaped by 2,000 years of | | | | traditional pizzeria where the waiters pace |
| history. Within the city walls Chester | | | | about with enormous pepper mills and |
| combines five star luxuries, exclusive | | | | straw-wrapped Chianti bottles hold candles |
| stores, excellent dining and a vibrant | | | | over gingham tablecloths. All the old |
| nightlife with attractions such as a Roman | | | | favourite dishes appear on the long menu. |
| Amphitheatre and Gothic Cathedral. | | | | |
| | | | Chez Jules Restaurant. Located in a former |
| Places of interest: | | | | fire station this is a bistro style |
| | | | restaurant where the reasonably priced menu |
| Chester boasts a complete circuit of historic | | | | is changed daily. There are usually about six |
| walls, sections of which date back to Roman | | | | starters and the same number of mains on |
| times, Chester's most unique feature is the | | | | offer. It is a firm favourite with the |
| 13th century 'Rows' - two tiers of enticing | | | | locals. |
| shops, running through the main streets. | | | | |
| Other attractions include the beautiful River | | | | Mongolian Barbeque. An award-winning |
| Dee, the recently restored Grosvenor and | | | | restaurant that offers customers the chance |
| Cheshire Military Museums, a Roman | | | | to choose their own combination of meat, fish |
| Amphitheatre, the Grosvenor Park and the | | | | and vegetables and then watch as they are |
| city's famous Roodee Racecourse. | | | | stir fried on a huge Mongolian style griddle. |
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| The Roman Amphitheatre, the largest arena | | | | The Boot Inn, Chester's oldest public house |
| ever uncovered in Britain. | | | | dates back to 1643, its façade was rebuilt |
| | | | and restored in the late 19th century and |
| The famous Chester Rows are unique, being | | | | again in 1988. This very attractive 17th |
| two-tiered galleries built in the traditional | | | | Century inn is accessible from the street |
| black and white 'magpie' style. They offer a | | | | level by narrow stony staircase. This leads |
| wide range of shops selling goods from | | | | into a large hall, which is divided into two |
| antiques to high fashion. | | | | main sections. Features include a fireplace, |
| | | | a large bar counter, low ceilings and exposed |
| Grosvenor Museum offers visitors the chance | | | | beams. |
| to explore 2000 years of Chester history. | | | | |
| This includes Roman life, Chester wildlife - | | | | Hotels & Accommodation: |
| past and present, art galleries, and a unique | | | | |
| Chester timeline. Entrance is free. You can | | | | The city of Chester has a wide range of |
| take a light hearted journey through the | | | | hotels and quality assured guest houses |
| Roman heritage of Chester. Tours last | | | | suitable for the business traveller and |
| approximately 1.5 hours and can be provided, | | | | tourist alike. Elsewhere in Cheshire your |
| on request, at any time of the year. | | | | options include luxurious country house |
| | | | hotels, excellent farmhouse B&B's and self |
| Chester Zoo is one of Europe's leading | | | | catering. |
| conservation zoos, with over 7,000 animals | | | | |
| living in spacious and natural enclosures. | | | | Macdonald Blossoms Hotel |
| The zoofari overhead railway and waterbus | | | | |
| cater for your transportation needs. There is | | | | Higher Huxley Hall Non-Smoking |
| also a Children's Farm complete with Marmot | | | | |
| Mania, brass rubbings and face-painting. | | | | Alton Lodge |
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| Chester Market, having been established in | | | | Best Western Queen Hotel |
| Chester since Roman times, is one of the | | | | |
| oldest functions of the council. | | | | Quality Hotel Chester |
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| Things to do: | | | | Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel |
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| There are many ways of seeing the attractions | | | | Eaton Hotel Non Smoking |
| and surrounding areas of Chester. Tours by | | | | |
| Foot, Bus, Rail and Waterway are all | | | | Dene Hotel Chester |
| available. If you enjoy the festival | | | | |
| atmosphere you can relax at the Chester | | | | The Chester Grosvenor and Spa |
| races, the annual international film festival | | | | |
| or food and drinks festival. All tastes are | | | | Comfort Inn Chester |
| catered to in historic Chester. | | | | |
| | | | Ramada Chester |
| Chester Racecourse holds meetings throughout | | | | |
| the summer months including the May Festival, | | | | Brookside Hotel |
| a Family fun day and a Roman day. There has | | | | |
| been racing on the Roodee at Chester for over | | | | Llyndir Hall Hotel |
| 450 years and the thrill of watching a race | | | | |
| at Chester unfolding before you from the | | | | Chester Moat House |
| sophisticated surroundings of the course's | | | | |
| enclosures or the vantage point of the City | | | | De Vere Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort Spa |
| walls is an unforgettable experience. | | | | |
| | | | Broxton Hall Country House Hotel |
| Bus tours operate from the Chester Visitor | | | | |
| Centre that allows you to discover Chester | | | | St. David's Park Hotel |
| from the comfort of a coach. Commentary is | | | | |
| provided along the way by a knowledgeable and | | | | Mollington Banastre Hotel |
| experienced guide. The tours take in such | | | | |
| sites as the Amphitheatre, the River Dee and | | | | Best Western Westminster Hotel |
| its bridges, the Old Port, and the | | | | |
| Racecourse. | | | | Thornton Hall Classic Hotel |
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| The Annual Food and Drink Festival celebrate | | | | Hoole Hall Hotel |
| the success of local producers where they | | | | |
| exhibit their fayre to over 6,000 food and | | | | Express by Holiday Inn Chester Racecourse |
| drink lovers. | | | | |
| | | | Crabwall Manor |
| The International Film Festival is run by the | | | | |
| Chester Film Society. This popular annual | | | | Gateway To Wales Hotel |
| event showcases fringe cinema from all over | | | | |
| the world. The festival runs for a week, | | | | Entertainment |
| generally during early spring. | | | | |
| | | | Telford's Warehouse is an independent family |
| A Cruise along the Waterways of Cheshire is | | | | run bar/restaurant and an internationally |
| not only relaxing but offers a chance to | | | | renowned music and arts venue. Upstairs is a |
| enjoy the attractive sites of historic | | | | popular restaurant and contemporary art |
| interest, heritage and culture of the area. | | | | gallery. The lower area and bar are reserved |
| There are more miles of canals here than in | | | | for the many popular live music nights which |
| any other English county. | | | | having played host too many famous names that |
| | | | have helped to establish 'Telford's' as one |
| A Town Crier is a regular feature in the | | | | of the most important venues in the country. |
| summer months You can enjoy this midday | | | | |
| flamboyant spectacle at the Cross in the | | | | The Miniature Theatre of Chester is based at |
| heart of the City, from Tuesday to Saturday | | | | the Chester Town Hall, performing works that |
| from May to September. | | | | include both world premieres and plays by |
| | | | local talent. |
| Food & Drink: | | | | |
| | | | Chester Theatre Club, based at the little |
| There is plenty of opportunity to pause and | | | | theatre, was founded in 1944 and stages 6 |
| take refreshment during your strolls around | | | | plays per year. The auditorium seats 126 and |
| Chester in one of the many cafes, restaurants | | | | there is a licensed bar |
| and wine bars. Contained within this vibrant | | | | |
| city is an eating scene of diverse | | | | Alexander's Jazz Theatre is the leading North |
| proportions. The styles of foods available | | | | West venue for jazz, blues and rock artists. |
| include Italian, Chinese, Thai, Indian and | | | | It hosts Chester Jazz and Blues Festival. |
| some of the best bars, night clubs and coffee | | | | Alexander's is also a famous for the |
| houses you can imagine. | | | | alternative comedy nights every Saturday. |
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| Samsi Japanese Yakitori Bar. Instead of the | | | | Chester is an excellent destination for that |
| menu being divided the traditional manner of | | | | short break. It is a city where you can |
| starters and main course you will find that | | | | immerse yourself in history, shopping or |
| most dishes are available in appetiser and | | | | elegance. This Roman city and its 21st |
| main course portions. For people unaccustomed | | | | century delights will leave you feeling |
| to Japanese food assistance is available. | | | | relaxed and refreshed. |