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DoubleTree by Hilton Chester
Warrington Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3PD Show on map 1.96 miles from ChesterThe Coach House Inn
39 Northgate Street, Chester, Chester, CH1 2HQ Show on map 0.12 miles from ChesterThe Cheshire Cat by Innkeeper's Collection
The Cheshire Cat Vintage Inn, Whitchurch Road, Chester, CH3 6AE Show on map 2.42 miles from ChesterHoliday Inn Express
The Racecource, New Crane Street, Chester, CH1 2LY Show on map 0.21 miles from ChesterCrabwall Manor & Spa - BW Signature Collection
Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, CH1 6NE Show on map 2.23 miles from ChesterCotton Farm
Cotton Farm, Cotton Edmunds, Chester, Chester, CH3 7PG Show on map 4.45 miles from ChesterMercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel
Whitchurch Rd, Christleton, Chester, CH3 5QL Show on map 1.97 miles from ChesterSuper 8 by Wyndham Chester East
Roadchef Chester Motorway Svc Area M56 Motorway Chester, Chester, CH2 4QZ Show on map 6.54 miles from ChesterBrook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa
Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, CH1 6NN Show on map 2 miles from ChesterOddfellows Chester Hotel & Apartments
20 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS Show on map 0.29 miles from ChesterThe Chester Grosvenor
Eastgate Street, Eastgate, Chester, CH1 1LT Show on map 0.24 miles from ChesterChester is one of the more historic towns in England. It is a popular place to visit for day trippers as many visitors like to come to Chester to see the Roman ruins. In addition, there are many other sites to see while in Chester as well as things to do. Shopping in Chester is popular as is taking a walk along The Groves, a popular riverside promenade in Chester. The cathedral in Chester is one of the few that were not dissolved by King Henry VIII simply because he liked the look of it.
Chester lies on the banks of the river Dee and is the county town of Cheshire. It can trace its history back to at least the Roman occupation of Britain and many of the roads in the town still follow their Roman roots. The Chester city walls are a mixture of the original medieval walls and ones that were rebuilt in the Victorian era, although a few sections have been in existence for almost two thousand years. The walls surrounding the city are the most complete in the whole of the UK and stretch for almost two miles.
Shoppers in Chester can explore the local "Rows": two levels of shopping galleries that date back to medieval times. There are also two other main indoor shopping centres as well as an indoor market, all with lots of things to keep shopaholics happy.
The Chester canal was built in the late 1700's and provided an important trade route into the city. Nowadays, it is still in use with pleasure boaters and you can watch them navigate the canals and locks from the canalside.
Chester's city walls mark out the boundary of the original medieval city and are a major tourist attraction in the town. The cathedral has been standing on the same site since at least 1093 although it is thought that it was a place of worship well before that time. It was extensively restored in the nineteenth century, bringing it back to its former glory.
During the summer, you may be lucky enough to experience one of the mystery plays that are performed in the city. There is also a music festival in the summer as well as a literature festival. You will need to book your hotel accommodation well in advance to make sure that you get a room in these busy times.