Chester (England)

Advantages: Rich in history, lots to do rain or shine
Disadvantages: Expensive parking, busy in high season

I lived in Chester for 26 years before I got married and moved to North Wales, and would like to give my view on this ancient town. My review is aimed at tourists from all walks of life, of all ages and with various tastes in what they look for when visiting a town for the first time. **A Little Background Information** As soon as the name 'Chester' is mentioned, the first thing that springs to peoples' minds is the Romans. The Romans built the ...
...with the full history of Chester because this review is intended on giving information of what the town has to offer to tourists today. The town is chock full of museums and historical centres which give endless information on the history of the place and, in my mind, it is all part of the Chester experience to look and learn as you go along. **So What Kind Of People Visit Chester?** Every year, from April through to September, Chester is inundated ... Read review

Advantages: Great Torist Attraction
Disadvantages: Isnt One

Chester was founded By the romans many years ago (I can't find exactly when, in either books or on the net). From what started off a small market place, gathered over the years to become a hugely visited city. Located in the north West of england, just on the welsh Border. Shopping ~~~~~~~~ The main shops are located in or around the city Centre. It has a vast range of stores as well as well known high street brands, such as HMV, boots etc. One ...
...Chester Cathedral. One thing, you'll notice about chester is, most companies have atleast two shops in the city, so your never far away from the shop you need. While on your shopping spree, visit the little shops, such as corner shops etc, as you'll find some of the cheaper products in them. Restaurants ~~~~~~~~~~~ Theres quite a lot of Resteraunts in chester, thats for sure. Fatty Arbuckles, macdonalds, Burger King and not forgeting the 5 star ... Read review

Advantages: cute, historic
Disadvantages: a bit boring

...well worth a trip to Chester by themselves - although drinking on them is forbidden by an ancient by-law. A shame, but the handful of pubs up there have more than enough history to compensate for this. The architectural niceties are not confined to Tudor design, either. The Town Hall is a remarkable piece of work, and to the right of this are the library, which preserves the facade of an earlier building, and a 1930's Odeon cinema, built in the ...
...you're intending to stay in Chester rather than have a day there, you'd just better be obsessive about your buildings and architecture, that's all. Don't get me wrong though - this side of York and Norwich, there are very few other more pleasant places to visit in England than Chester. ... Read review

Advantages: Family fun day out!
Disadvantages: Pricey

I've been to Chester Zoo about 6 times now and each and every time I've visited it's looked totally different. I remember when I was five, This Morning had a competition on. If your name was Emma you could ring up leave your details and you could win tickets to Chester Zoo to see the new baby Rhino, who was also called Emma. Unfortunately I didnt win, but did get to see baby Emma a couple of years later and actually I think she's still there now. ...
...are endangered. On entering Chester Zoo there is a massive car park and overflow, coach packing area and Enterance Booths. It costs £13 per adult and I assume under 2's are free. There is a First Aid point by the enterance and a secon point by Jubilee Square Zoofari Overhead Railway. There are various 'Lost Children' points, cash points, baby changing facilities and public telephones situated at various places around the zoo. Everything from babies ... Read review

Advantages: lovely small city
Disadvantages:

I've been lived in Chester for almost one year and found it such a lovely city to live in. Certainly the ancient Roman wall makes it an unique city from all the others. always good to take a walk on the wall in the summer evening and enjoy the quiet moment. definitely quite a popular city for people to come for a day trip or shopping. There are lots of events and festivals in July. Always busy on the town hall square and street performers are everywhere. ... Read review