Chester attractions, places to see, Chester sights

SITUATED in St. Michael's Church on Bridge Street Row, Chester History and Heritage introduces visitors to the history of Chester as well as being a great port of call for finding out about Chester ancestors.Read

Grosvenor Park

LYING adjacent to the River Dee, the 20 acre park was donated to the city by Richard, the second Marquis of Westminster and was opened in 1867. Read

Minerva Shrine

AT Edgar's Field by the Handbridge end of the Old Dee Bridge can be found the shrine to Minerva, the Roman goddess of war, knowledge, learning and craftsmanship. Read

The Amphitheatre

CHESTER'S stone-built amphitheatre is the largest yet discovered in Britain and stands as a lasting legacy of the city's Roman past. Read

Roman Garden

THIS display of Roman baths masonry can be found next to the Newgate.Read

The High Cross

SITUATED on the crossroads that joins Watergate Street, Northgate Street, Bridge Street and Eastgate Street, the Cross was first mentioned in the city records in 1377. Read

Chester Town Hall

CHESTER'S Town Hall is an impressive example of Gothic revival situated on Northgate Street. Read

Chester Cathedral

AS one of Britain's most popular Cathedrals, Chester receives around 1 million visitors each year.Read

Grosvenor Precinct

SITUATED next to the illustrious Grosvenor Hotel on Eastgate Street, the Grosvenor Precinct can also be accessed from Bridge Street Row and Pepper Street.Read

Rufus Court

THIS small arcade off Northgate Street is home to some of Chester's more unusual shops and restaurants. Read

Chester Visitor Centre

THE CVC provides a variety of useful services and interesting exhibits. Here you can buy tickets for local events and get assistance with booking accommodation.Read

Dewa Roman Experience

THIS is an in-situ archaeology exhibit from Roman, medieval and Saxon times, discovered beneath the streets of Chester. Read

Lion Salt Works

The Lion Salt Works Trust has championed the conservation work of the former salt works and will continue to manage and the interpretation and educational aspects of the historic site.Read

Grosvenor Museum

THE Grosvenor Museum houses Chester's collection of Roman artefacts alongside a variety of other Chester-related displays. Read

The Rows

THE most distinctive architectural feature in Chester, the Rows are two-tiered medieval galleries that are now home to some of the best shops in the city. Read