About this experience
Once near the mouth of the River Dee, the Romans founded a fort which later developed into the town of Chester - one of the oldest and most picturesque corners of Cheshire County. As you stroll among the timber-framed houses, you will trace the city's development from the times of Roman occupation to the brilliant Georgian era. Visit the ancient amphitheater and the Gothic Cathedral, explore the oldest Chester Rows, and walk along the fortress walls. On the old streets of Chester, the entire history of England unfolds before you, which you can touch with your own hands!
What to expect
Landmarks of the historical center
Our walking route will take you through the most interesting architectural monuments of Chester, from ancient structures to Georgian buildings, when the city saw the emergence of fashionable residential areas for the aristocracy. You will learn about the significance of the city during the Roman occupation and see the 1st-century amphitheater - the largest of all discovered in Britain. You will see the Chester Town Hall, the old bridge over the River Dee, the Eastgate Clock, built in honor of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. You will walk along the active Chester Rows - gallery shopping lanes amidst stone and timber-framed buildings. This is not only the main attraction of the city but also an excellent shopping destination with an incredible number of shops and boutiques. And from the fortress walls surrounding Chester, you will view Phoenix Tower, later renamed as King Charles I Tower, from where the monarch observed the army's battle during the Civil War.
Oldest ecclesiastical architecture
In Chester, you will explore churches and cathedrals with a history of over a thousand years: St. Peter's Church, Chester Cathedral in early Gothic style - the former church of St. Werburgh's Benedictine abbey, where a unique icon, 'Madonna and Child' painted on spiderweb, is now kept. Inside the cathedral, we will visit the cloisters and the refectory built in the 13th century. Beyond the city walls, on the cliff of the north bank of the River Dee, you will see St. John the Baptist's Church, founded by King Aethelred I and considered the finest example of church architecture of the 11-12th centuries in Cheshire County.
At the end of the tour, we can sample English cuisine or take a walk in the park and feed the squirrels.
Logistical details
- You can easily reach Chester from Liverpool by train: after 9:30, the round trip will cost about 5 pounds.
