Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Manchester - To Do 20Apr26 (Chester Day Trip)

Manchester - To Do
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Manchester - To Do
Day Trip to Chester
Chester is best known for being a beautiful, compact, historic city, where one can experience a lot in a short time! It has one of Britain's best-preserved Roman origins and host the unique and beautiful Tudor shopping Streets. (All of which are covered.)
Getting there:
Manchester Oxford Road Station < - >Chester Station
1hr Train from Manchester
£24.20 Round Trip (Return at anytime)


*Early morning at 730am*

Chester Canals


*Walking along the Canal with shop fronts and cafes gives off very gives off very Utrecht, AMS vibes (a short trip out form AMS. Click here for details.*

Chester City Walls

*King Charles Tower, where he stood and watched his last real chance of victory disappear.*
*Views overlooking Dean's Field*

*View of Chester Town Hall in the background*
*Beautiful both above and along side. Run for about 3.2km and the most complete and best-preserved city wall in England.*

One of the most complete and best-preserved Roman and medieval defensive walls in Brittan (around 70-400AD). Absolutely stunning, calming and utilitarian as well. Accessible from multiple entry and exit points, the locals utilize these walls as a means to get around and they give great vantage points.
Click here for ABBA location of King Charles Tower

Chester Cathedral
(Opens 930am)


This beautiful church has got multiple wings each representing the multiple number of uses, evolving over 1,000years. 
*Mural of Moses, David and Elijah. Baptismal bath, Lego cathedral and memorial for those who fought in the war*

*Beautiful Cloister where monks used it for walking, prayer and reflection.*

*A very moving, modern piece of work.*

*Refectory which was originally the dining hall, now a cafe.*

*Giving off Harry Potter Vibes and look like at John Rylands Library in Manchester.*
The place has evolved into something more than a place of worship, with some lifestyle features, history and spaces of peace and beautiful gardens. 

Chester Rows
(Shops opens generally around 10am)
The most unique two-level covered walkways in all of UK which date back at least to the 13th century (1200s). Excellent spaces for exploration and weather proof. 

Eastgate Clock
The most photographed clock in England after Big Ben. The clock was installed in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond jubilee of (60yrs in the throne.)
Click here for ABBA location of Eastgate Clock

Chester Roman Amphitheatre
The largest Roman amphitheater in Britain and was a major Roman military base.
Click here for ABBA location of Chester Roman Amphitheatre

Chester Roman Gardens


A small strip with Roman remains gathered in one place. A nice path to walk through towards the River Dee. 
River Dee

*Views of the Queen's Park Bridge and you could also 
go on a leisurely cruise along the River Dee.*


Grosvenor Park


Chester Station


*Built by Thomas Brassey, considered the greatest railway builder in the world.*
All-in-all Chester delivered! There are loads of informative plaques to explain the various key attractions. Chester is easily walkable, compact and filled with history. Worth checking out! The river side walk along the walls gives off Utrecht, AMS vibes. The park, season and weather all added to this city's history and charm. Below were some of the award winning eats. 

*Award winning cafe at Marmalade for their coffee and home baked goods. All for the vibes and people watch from above.*

*The Brewewry Tap. Award winning pub and surprsingly really well prepared fish and chips that rival some of my personal favourites in London. Cute Hops and the beam forming a cross.*
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