Local Attractions
CHESTER RACECOURSE
The Roodee, Chester
Tel: 01244 304600
E-mail: enquiries@chester-races.com
Web: www.chester-races.co.uk
The oldest horse races in Britain, staged on the Roodee, once
the site of the massive Roman harbour. Chester Racecourse is now
ranked as the 4th best attended in the whole of Britain, averaging
18,000 visitors per day at its race meetings.
BEESTON CASTLE
Beeston, Cheshire
Tel: 01829 260464
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Stands majestically on sheer rocky crags which fall sharply
away from the castle walls. Beeston has stunning views of the
surrounding countryside. Experience the history of Saxon and Viking
life and see a re-enactment of a ferocious battle between them.
(specific dates) (English Heritage).
CHESTER CASTLE
Tel: 0870 3331181
Fax: 01793 414926
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Set in the angle of the city walls, this 12th century tower
contains a fine vaulted chapel. Walls open at all times; cell
block open Easter-September daily 10.00-18.00.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
Tel: 01244 324324
E-mail: enquiries@chesteramphitheatre.co.uk
Web: www.chester.gov.uk
The largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, partially excavated.
Used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion,
based at the fortress of Dewa. Open all reasonable hours.
KING CHARLES'S TOWER
City Walls
Tel: 01244 324324
E-mail: webmaster@
chester.gov.uk
Web: www.chestercc.gov.uk
King Charles Tower, also known as the Phoenix Tower, is named
after Charles I who is said to have watched the decisive Battle
of Rowton Moor from the roof in 1645 during the English Civil
War.
WATER TOWER
City Walls
Tel: 01244 324324
Web: www.bwpics.co.uk
The Water Tower was added to the end of an arched spur to the
original city walls after the river silted up and changed course
in the 14th century. The tower was built in 1322 at a cost of
100 pounds. Forty or so Roman graves have been found within the
Walls here. Centuries later, the same "Plague Field"
was used to bury some of the thousands of Chester's 16th and 17th
century victims of the bubonic plague.
CHESTER CATHEDRAL
St Werburgh Street, Chester
Tel: 01244 324756
E-mail: burrows@chestercathedral.com
Web: www.chestercathedral.com
A place of worship for over 1000 years. Parts of The Norman
Church built in 1092 can still be seen in the present building.
CHESHIRE MILITARY MUSEUM
The Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
Tel: 01244 327617
E-mail: museum@chester.ac.uk
Web: www.chester.ac.uk/militarymuseum
An interesting innovative and attractive museum in Chester Castle,
a Grade I Listed Building. It is always developing new ideas to
interpret the stories of the men of the Regiments of Cheshire.
These include the Cheshire Regiment, the Cheshire Yeomanry, the
3rd Carabiniers and the 5th Inniskilling Dragoons. With special
activities, events and exhibitions throughout the year there is
something for everyone. Open daily 10am - 5pm, last admission
4.00pm. Adults £2, Children & Concessions £1.
CHESTER HERITAGE CENTER
Bridge Street Row
Tel: 01244 321616
The ideal introduction to the story of Chester and its unique
buildings. Find out why Chester's Walls and unique Rows were built
and when. Touch the past through pottery fragments excavated within
the city.
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