Discovering and Exploring the Classical and Contemporary Walled City of Chester
At the southern end of a 2-mile Triassic sandstone ridge that rises to a height of 42 meters within a natural S-bend in the River Dee lies the beautiful walled city of Chester. Situated on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales, it is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. Featuring beautiful streets packed with medieval buildings and excellent Victorian restorations on the city centre. This walled city is a very interesting destination to explore. As a city features heathlands and forests on its northern and eastern part, while its western side towards the Dee Estuary is marsh and wetland habitats, this is a great destination for family holidays and relaxing vacations.
The city has a parade of chain stores, independent retail outlets and local businesses. It also features an indoor market and a department store. The city is also home to two major shopping centres: the Forum and The Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Housing an excellent range of independent retail stores, boutiques and various stalls offering a great assortment of products and goods, this town is an excellent shopping destination that always has something for all sorts of shoppers out there.
The city also houses a remarkable collection of first-class restaurants, top rated local pubs, cosy cafes, homely tea rooms and various eateries that serve delectable dishes and mouthwatering meals. A fine dining destination that lures plenty of culinary enthusiasts and food lovers every year.
Things to See and Do in Chester
The city is home to Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, a unique entertainment spot that tourists should check out while in town. Tourists can also cruise along the Chester Canal and see the entire city from a different perspective. Some of the top spots in the city also include Grosvenor Museum, Roman Gardens, Grosvenor Park, Walls of Chester and more!