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Enjoy a mix of the classical and the contemporary on this day trip to one of Britain’s great heritage destinations. With 2,000 years of history the beautiful walled city of Chester is brimming with quirky architecture and endless shopping opportunities. Located in the North West of England, in the county of Cheshire, this unescorted train tour offers a fantastic taste of Chester’s unique character and memorable landmarks.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Rail Tours
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Enjoy a mix of the classical and the contemporary on this day trip to one of Britain’s great heritage destinations. With 2,000 years of history the beautiful walled city of Chester is brimming with quirky architecture and endless shopping opportunities. Located in the North West of England, in the county of Cheshire, this unescorted train tour offers a fantastic taste of Chester’s unique character and memorable landmarks.
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Stop At: Chester Cathedral, 9 Abbey Square, Chester CH1 2HU England
The city is also home to a 1000 year old Cathedral featuring Europe’s finest example of medieval carvings and a brand new Cathedral at Height attraction giving access to one of its sky-high towers via hidden passageways and ancient chambers.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Chester Rows, Chester CH1 1NG England
The Rows are continuous half-timbered galleries, reached by steps, which form a second row of shops above those at street level along Watergate Street, Northgate Street, Eastgate Street and Bridge Street. The Rows are unique in the world to Chester, and nobody is quite sure why they were built in this way. Some original 13th century buildings, including the Three Old Arches in Bridge
Pass By: Chester Roman Amphitheatre, English Heritage Roman Amphitheatre, Chester CH1 2BN England
The remains of the UK’s largest Roman Amphitheater.