After Big Ben, Chester's Eastgate clock is said to be the most photographed clock in the United Kingdom. Designed by prominent Cheshire architect John Douglas and erected in 1899 to commemorate the 1897 jubilee of Queen Victoria the clock stands on top of what was once the entrance site to... read more →
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An obvious tourist attraction in Chester are the medieval town walls. Originally constructed by the Romans between 70 and 80AD when they built the fortress Deva Victrix, the walls have gone through various stages of re-construction and expansion throughout the years. Following the Norman conquest the walls began to be... read more →
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Chester Business Park is a landscaped business environment just a mile south of the city centre (or ¼ mile north of the A55/A483 dual carriageway intersection). It has been the recipient of awards in recent years for it's tranquil setting and unique architectural design. Buildings are a maximum of 12... read more →
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To the east of the city and set on award-winning 110 acre gardens, Chester zoo was named as among the top 15 in the world by Forbes magazine in recent years. It is home to upwards of 20,000 animals and 500 different animal species. Along with the many walking trails,... read more →
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The inner city's central shopping area includes its unique Rows (two levels of shops) which date from medieval times and are believed to include the oldest shop front in England. In addition to the many chain stores you will find in Chester, there is an indoor market, a Debenhams department... read more →