ChesterNOW!
Events, businesses and attractions in Chester
Welcome to ChesterNOW.co.uk, the online guide to the ancient walled City of Chester, UK, and its surrounding area. We are a totally independent site, offering you the real guide to Chester. What you will find on this site is genuine opinion of the facilities available in the city, gained from our personal experience who have lived or worked in the city for many years.
We’re an online guide to the City of Chester, UK and surrounding areas. Find out where to eat, sleep, drink, shop and generally have fun in and around Chester, as well as learning fun facts about this historic Roman city.
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Read More2000 years of History
Chester was founded by the Romans some 2,000 years ago. Much of the street plan remains essentially Roman, while the most complete circuit of defensive walls surviving in this country, still surrounds the old city.
One of the loveliest cities in England and on every tourist’s itinerary, Chester ranks alongside London, York and Edinburgh. In fact, Conde Nast Traveller magazine has named it “England’s Best”. Experience the city’s extraordinary atmosphere and wealth of history, architecture and culture, and you’ll want to come back … again and again.
Not surprisingly, Chester reflects every age of England’s history. The picturesque old city boasts a Roman amphitheatre, medieval half-timbered buildings , unique two-tiered, covered Rows , central Cross, ancient churches, 900-year-old cathedral , famous racecourse , and tranquil riverside.
Shopping & sipping
Chester is a unique shopping experience – all set against a medieval backdrop. We have shops and cafes to soak up the atmosphere and find unusual items between coffee’s.
For all that, modern Chester is a dynamic centre for trade and commerce with some of the best shopping in North West England. Pleasant, compact and largely pedestrianised, the walled city offers easy access to shops, markets, libraries, museums, sporting facilities, coffee houses inns and teashops – in fact, everything you need within easy strolling distance.
The nightlife is excellent too, with an extensive range of pubs, clubs, bars, theatres, cinemas and restaurants. Whatever your tastes, Chester remains as memorable today as it was two hundred years ago, when Dr Johnson’s biographer, James Boswell, declared: “Chester pleases me more than any town I ever saw.”
Chester Attractions
From historic horse racing, to its historic buildings, There are a whole host of events throughout the year from in Chester. With many events for family fun days and the must see Roman day.
One of the oldest race meets in the country, Chester races is held on the Roodee in Chester. A great day out and the opportunity to mix with some of the elite of Chester and spot the odd famous face or two!
Grosvenor Centre
Located within the City Roman Walls. Just 2 minutes walk from the river Dee and all the tourist attractions that Chester has to offer. Your opportunity to make your shopping trip a real leisure experience.
Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as our 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, we offer first class facilities that ensure your day out is as enjoyable as possible.
The area is easily accessible from England and Ireland via the A55 & M56 – Chester also has a mainline railway station and is served by the National and local coach companies.