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