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- mike sUnited Kingdom566 contributionsThere are some awe inspiring cathedals in UK but this does not head the list. Of couse it is wonderful and amazing in many ways but does seem to lack that special (spiritual?) something which sets some apart. It is reflected in the cathedral shop which does not seem to contain much (anything?) which is Christian . Very disappointing visit overall.Written 8 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BrummieMoneypennyBirmingham220 contributionsWorth the walk and the time. I had no idea you literally walk ON the walls. I thought it would be a walk next to older walls, but the fact you’re on the walls and there’s a lot of history left on the walls, makes this a remarkable walk. You’ll get a great sense of what is where in Chester so make the time if you can.
There are steps around quite a lot of it and it can be uneven, and you’ll need to watch your step as last weekend there were lots of damp leaves on the floor, which made it a little slippy in parts. If you have the time and the inclination then do it. We started on the entrance from the River Dee and went clockwise and jumped off at the cathedral and just short of 2.5 miles.Written 18 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NoraatcSudbury, MA39,984 contributionsThe clock is one of the most famous timepieces in the world and it deservingly attracts a lot of tourists. The close look could be taken from Eastgate you pass on the Walls Walk.
The buildings closer to the clock are those lovely timber black and white houses which make Chester so attractive.Written 9 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Geoff HSissinghurst, UK17,794 contributionsWe were very disappointed to find that Chester Castle, which stands on a small hill in the southwest corner of the city walls, is only open during special events. As a result, all we were able to see of the once great medieval castle is that part which is visible from the walkway on the city walls. Fortunately, there is an information board on the walkway which gives some information.Written 7 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsWalking around this part of Chester there's many fine historic sites ,the Nine Houses are most certainly one of the most interesting.
Constructed in 1650 ,there's only six of the original dwellings remaining ,it a point of fact that were very lucky to have these beautiful buildings to view as by the late 1950's early 1960's that they had fell into such a state of disrepair that they were in danger of being demolished but thankfully the buildings were restored to their former beauty between 1968-1969 to ensure future generations could enjoy these Grade II listed buildings that are easy to locate along Park Street.Written 24 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - permiaIreland65,967 contributionsStarting at the marvellous Gate we enjoyed a languid stroll southwards to its end near Chester Cross. Attractive buildings line it on each side.
Many hostelries are included and we had a delicious dinner in a most welcoming one.Written 16 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Martin CCrewe, UK164 contributionsSuperb. Evocative. Good Explanatory panels. Easy walk from Walls or from centre of Chester. Went with grandchildren who were fascinated by the difference between Norman arches and Perpendicular arches.Written 30 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK17,794 contributions"King Charles stood on this tower ....." or so say the faded letters on the plaque over the door on the fourth storey of the 70 feet high red sandstone tower at the northeast corner of Chester's city walls. Apparently, King Charles stood on this medieval watch tower and saw his army being defeated at the Battle of Rowton Moor on 24 September 1645. Although the plaque is above the fourth storey of the tower, this is only the second storey from the walkway because the other two storeys are below the level of the walkway. Whether or not King Charles stood here is open to conjecture but what is certain is that, in the late 1500s, the tower was leased to two of the Chester's city guilds; the Painters and Stationers and the Barbers and Chandlers. The emblem of the painters and stationers is a phoenix and above the doorway on the wall facing the walkway there is a plaque containing a carving of a phoenix and the date 1613. This is the reason for the tower being sometimes called the Phoenix Tower. Even if King Charles did not stand here (some say the evidence suggests that he stood on a tower of the cathedral), the King Charles Tower has a lot of history and, on any walk round the city walls, it is worth stopping and reading the information board.Written 2 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsOne of the most beautiful buildings in Chester in my opinion is the Bluecoat Hospital Building.
The Bluecoat Hospital Building was constructed on the site of St John The Baptist Hospital which was originally founded in 1190.
The Bluecoat Hospital provided beds and care for the impoverished offering a loaf of bread,porridge,meat or fish and a half gallon of ale ,in this period of time ale was considerably safer to drink than water.
The hospital was demolished in 1644 when the hospitals stone chapel and walls were pulled down to provide cover to the besieging Parliamentary forces during the Siege Of Chester during the English Civil War .
The Bluecoat Hospital School was constructed between 1717-1733 which is the building we see today ,there's a statue of The Blue Boy on the facade which is beautiful as is the building ,if your walking down Upper Northgate Street it's a building I highly recommend you check out.Written 14 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David HChester, UK5 contributionsThis derelict eyesore is not accessible to the public and is in a very poor state of repair. Broken windows, holes in the roof, dry rot and fire damage. You can look at it but that's it.Written 7 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsChester is justifiably famous for its amazing black and white timbered buildings and one of it's most beautiful is Cowper House .
A beautiful Grade I listed building, its part of the famous Chester Rows ,after the Siege Of Chester during the English Civil War a lot of the buildings were destroyed, Cowper House was built in 1664 and was the home of Thomas Cowper who was once mayor of Chester ,its such a beautiful building,the facade is so impressive, white walls,dark timber beams and a grey slate roof,makes for some great photographic opportunities and is easy to locate along Bridge Street.
Most definitely well worth checking out if your in the area or planning a trip to Chester.Written 13 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - permiaIreland65,967 contributionsIt’s a splendid inheritance from the Industrial Age heyday of innovation and manufacturing. Part of the disused Chester Leadworks it had a key transformative role in the making of artillery lead shot.
Completed in 1799 next to the Shropshire Union Canal it towers over 50 metres in height.
Molten lead was dropped from the top of the tower through a metal plate dotted with holes. Obeying the laws of physics, surface tension formed perfectly spherical droplets that were cooled in water at the base. All ready for use in guns.
Fascinating to learn that products from it were used in muskets during the Napoleonic Wars. And equally that it continued in use till just over 20 years ago, up to 2001.
Next to it is a terrific themed sculpture titled Mr Walker, named for Walker who was one of the factory proprietors.Written 3 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Connie DCalgary, Canada155 contributionsLovely town, was here on a bus tour. Would have loved to spend more days, too much to see. Loved the architecture, such character. Walked the wall and visited the Roman ruins.Written 2 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK17,794 contributionsAs far as Chester's city walls go, the red sandstone Water Gate is fairly young as it is only just over 230 years old. Designed by a Joseph Turner, who also designed Bridgegate, it was constructed in the late 1780s and replaced a medieval gate. Whilst that medieval gate was very close to the River Dee, the present Water Gate is nowhere near the river. The walkway round the city walls passes over the top of the Water Gate, crossing a very busy road beneath.Written 3 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
