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There are plenty of things to see and do in Chester and variety really is the spice of life. The city is famous for many things and attracts visitors from around the world to admire and experience all it has to offer.

Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Plus it has a 1000 year-old cathedral and 700 year-old unique shopping rows. Chester is also home to the UK’s number one zoo. So whatever your budget or whoever is coming to visit, Chester really does offer something for everyone.

When night falls the city comes alive with the buzz of the bars and restaurants that give Chester a real sense of vibrancy. You can choose from a traditional British pie and mash or something far more fancy at Michael Caine’s Michelin-starred restaurant At ABode.

Chester is an incredibly active City with a plethora of activities to choose from. Gym bunnies can pick and choose from the vast array of fitness facilities dotted around the place, or for those who prefer to get down and dirty in the mud then there are outdoor bootcamp options too.

For those who prefer to enjoy the scenery and take in their surroundings then there’s the Sandstone Trail or if you’re a little bit more adventurous then Go Ape will certainly keep you entertained.

If you love a good shopping spree then Chester is the place to be. Experience the unique Rows which comprise of 700 year-old, two tiered shopping galleries giving you two high streets in one.

Discover art galleries, gifts, jewellery, fashion and much more within the cobbled streets and quirky lanes of our compact walled city.

With a wide variety of high street brands, independent shops and quirky boutiques, Chester certainly offers a memorable shopping experience.

Main motorway links to Chester are through the M6, M56 and M53. Travelling to Chester by train only takes two hours from London. Crewe is the northern hub of the rail network with regular connecting services throughout the region. There are inward services from London, Scotland, Derby, Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Chester is serviced well by local bus services and a City Centre Bus operates from the train station to the City Centre for just £1 each way, so if friends and family are coming up to visit they can easily meet you for a great day or night out.

The nearest airports are Manchester International and Liverpool John Lennon, both of which are 40mins away, so Chester is often a great choice for international students.