Chester, England Attractions
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Chester, county town of Cheshire, is situated on the edge of the North Wales lowland, on the north bank of the River Dee 7mi/11km from its mouth. Chester is noted for the vast array of historic monuments including the medieval city walls, the most complete of its kind.
The city is an important traffic junction, through which passes the Chester Canal linking Liverpool and Manchester.
The surrounding countryside is chiefly given over to agriculture, mainly potato growing, pig rearing and dairy farming, producing in particular the renowned Cheshire cheese.
The city is an important traffic junction, through which passes the Chester Canal linking Liverpool and Manchester.
The surrounding countryside is chiefly given over to agriculture, mainly potato growing, pig rearing and dairy farming, producing in particular the renowned Cheshire cheese.
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Old City
The Old Town in Chester is well preserved and attractive. The area features quaint bridges and parks and makes for a picturesque quarter of the city.
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Rows
The Rows are a series of shops and galleries laid out primarily on the floor level of old 14th C stone and half timbered buildings. The Rows line the main streets of Chester.
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Watergate Street
Lined with timbered houses, Watergate Street features beautiful Medieval architecture. The Street is the site of famous Houses including the Bishop Lloyd's House, Leche House and Stanley Palace.
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Chester Cathedral
Some of the highlights of the Chester Cathedral including the rebuilt cloister and the choir, with beautifully carved 14th C choir stalls.
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Town Walls
Following the old Roman walls, the red sandstone Town Walls cover a 3 km circuit around the Old City.