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- Turkish_12Mansfield, UK341 contributionsI spent a few hours walking the whole walls around the city. It was a little crowded in parts but so much that had a big effect on my experience. The views are great in some parts and stretches of the wall were all but deserted, leaving me to enjoy it with nobody but my dog.
Seeing the city from the different perspective offered by the walls made it a much more peaceful place to be and gave me the chance to see a few things that I otherwise wouldn't, such as a choir practicing by a pavilion on a bowls green.Written 29 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsWalking down Upper Northgate Street heading to The Bull & Stirrup Pub my twin brother and I cut into a hidden courtyard called Rufus Court and what a great find.
This is a hidden gem,a courtyard with all manner of pubs,bars and restaurants in including Chesters biggest beer garden and some great boutique retail outlets ,the architecture that makes up the courtyard is superb also ,so glad we found Rufus Court ,had a great time in here ,it's a courtyard I highly recommend you check out if your planning a trip to Chester.Written 21 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsForegate Street is a very busy street in the heart of the historic centre of this famous Roman walled city.
I think most everyone who visits Chester will walk down this street ,lots of shopping outlets ,pubs,cafés,bars and restaurants plus the wonderful architecture,we were here over the Christmas period and this street was extremely busy ,we visited The Square Bottle Pub were my twin brother Stephen and I enjoyed a delicious meal and several real ale's between us,a wonderful street to check out if your planning a trip to Chester.Written 10 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsPepper Street is a great starting point to explore the wonderful Roman walled city of Chester.
Along the street is to found some of the great sites of this city,The Roman Gardens,The Amphitheatre ,The Roman Walls,The nine Houses,The Newgate which are all great sites to visit,besides the great tourist sites are some great cafés ,pubs,bars and restaurants ,it most definitely a street I highly recommend you check out if you're planning a trip to Chester.Written 15 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - summerstyle1234Wrexham, UK5 contributionsNORTHGATE STREET
We found a great street, which had lots of great shops: The White Company, Zara, Dr Martins, Pret, Pandora, Smiggle etc
There’s tapas and French cuisine at the top and there’s also access to the cathedral and the gardens. This is where they have Christmas Markets during December.Written 12 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsNewgate Street is a fantastic street to check out if you're planning a trip to Chester.
Great architecture along this street ,mostly Victorian era,the views of the Roman Walls are superb ,one of the most interesting sites is a set of ancient buildings known as the Nine Houses ,very beautiful buildings indeed,there's also The Newgate connecting this section of the Roman Walls ,there's also great pubs,bars and restaurants,all in all it's a great street to check out.Written 16 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsI love walking around Chester,the architecture is superb ,the famous Chester Rows ,the Roman ruins,the imposing Victorian era buildings and of course the great black and white timbered buildings ,one such building is Tudor House .
Located down Lower Bridge Street ,a Grade II listed building ,constructed around about 1603 ,although a plaque statues in was built in 1503 this is believed to be in error ,the building was certainly extended in 1728 and between 1973-1974 repair work was carried out on the timbers ,it's just a beautiful and historic building to view along arguably one of Chesters most beautiful streets namely Lower Bridge Street,it's a building I highly recommend you check out if you're in the area.Written 27 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsIf you're planning a trip to Chester a great starting point to take in the sites of Chester is St John Street.
Along this street you will find fascinating Roman Ruins galore including superb stretches of the famous Roman walls ,the architecture is superb along this street ,mostly Victorian era ,the Wesley Church and The Welsh Methodist Church are two beautiful buildings plus you have innumerable pubs,bars and restaurants ,it's most definitely a street well worth walking down.Written 11 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsChester is famous for it's amazing architecture ,walk around most any street and you will find a wonderful looking building,one such beautiful building that caught my eye was Crypt Chambers Building.
Part of the famous Chester Rows and thus a designated Grade I listed building,it was constructed in 1858 from designs from architect T.M Penson ,it was up to recently home to Debenhams of Chester,the building looks superb ,I love Gothic architecture,such an evocative style of architecture ,I viewed this building across Eastgate Street from the entrance to a the Olde Boot Inn were my twin brother Stephen and I were going for a few pints,the building looked amazing in the evening as it was getting dark,most definitely well worth checking out if your in the area.Written 11 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Matthew PLondon, UK6,288 contributionsAt the bottom of the high street the gate allows you to cross the river Dee and cross the old Dee bridge. The best way to take it all in is to walk along the bridge and look back.Written 2 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsMy twin brother Stephen and I were walking towards the wonderful Chester Christmas Market and walked down Upper Northgate Street ,one of the most beautiful streets in Chester.
Walking down this street is superb ,the architecture is amazing ,a mix of Georgian and Victorian era buildings plus some interesting features ,if you look over the Shropshire Canal that flows through Chester you can spot the Bridge Of Sighs ,this is were condemned criminals were lead over this bridge for execution ,one other thing Upper Northgate Street is famous for is the great pubs here ,The Pied Bull Pub,The Red Lion Pub ,The Liverpool Arms Pub were great pubs my twin and I visited,all in all a great street to walk down.Written 13 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsI love nothing better than walking around the historic centre of Chester,so many beautiful buildings,one that certainly caught my eye was 11-13 Eastgate Building.
Dating from the late 1800's the work of renowned architect T.M Lockwood,this black & white timbered structure looks superb,if you're a keen photographer it's most worthy of your attention ,a wonderful building ,one I highly recommend you check out if you're walking down Eastgate Street.Written 14 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - permiaIreland64,782 contributionsOne of the loveliest streets in the superb city, it was enjoyable strolling along. It is famous for the Chester Rows. Lovely architecture adorns both sides.
A fine variety of frontages are to be admired, home to art galleries, souvenir shops, hostelries and more.Written 11 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK829,425 contributionsOne of the most distinctive features of Chester is the wonderful black and white timbered buildings known as the Chester Rows,one of the most beautiful buildings is Bridge Street Building.
Designed by renowned architect H.M Lockwood ,the building combines a wonderful timbered facade interspersed with sandstone ,the building stands in an area called the Chester Cross ,it's the most photographed area of this historic city,it's a building I highly recommend you check out if you're planning a trip to Chester.Written 18 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Geoff HSissinghurst, UK17,495 contributionsStanding in front of St Peter's Church where the four main streets in Chester (Westgate Street, Northgate Street, Eastgate Street and Bridge Street) meet, the Chester Cross is a popular meeting place. This red sandstone pillar is topped by a crown with a decorative tip on top of which is a ball. As well as being a meeting place, we were told that, in the summer months, the town crier of Chester makes announcements from its steps at midday. As we were here in October, however, we did not see this happen. It is worth seeking out Chester Cross because, from where it is situated, a lot of the sights to see in Chester are within walking distance.Written 31 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
