Travel Trade Chester & Cheshire

CHESTER IN A NUTSHELL
It’s time to discover Chester… From ancient heritage to
contemporary culture, this easy-to-explore Roman city is
the hidden gem in a north west England itinerary. Liverpool
and Manchester are both less than 45 minutes away and
train connections run to and from London in just two hours.
Roman legions founded the city as ‘Deva’, the largest Roman
fortress in Britain in 70AD. Today, it wears its heritage with
pride but also celebrates a more cultural outlook.
DAY 1
SOAK UP THE HISTORY
Start with a tour of Chester Cathedral, founded as a
Benedictine abbey in 1092. More adventurous visitors can
take the ‘Cathedral at Height’ tour, climbing the 216 spiral
stairs of the central tower for sweeping cityscape views
across Cheshire and North Wales.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES
Chester Tour provides walking and coach tours, tailored
to the interests and mobility of the group, and bookable
at any time. It’s a great introduction to the city, covering
all the key sights with a sprinkling of hidden gems thrown
in for measure. Don’t miss the chance to walk The Rows;
two-tiered medieval shopping galleries finished in black and
white timber.
“Visitors are amazed at how much we
can pack into our guided tours -
the highlight for me is to see their
reactions when we take them into the
shops to discover the remains of a
Roman Hypocaust or Principia Building,
or maybe a medieval cellar...”
Liz Roberts, Guild of Chester Tour Guides