Past in the evening - this is what Chester is all about; whatever you are seeking for in this metropolitan area, you will spot it if you have the right heart. From the statuesque, essentially prestigious, and to the contemporary, Chester has every atmosphere in the book to keep you satisfied. Chester is a municipality of humongous development, not only with the enterprise of the people, but also with the enlightening and historical value that it stands for for England. You can commence your peregrination by escalating the old walls that surround the metropolis centre, then come down and row through the River Dee. Chester has the blend to keep you busy.
Chester is very proud of its glorious days gone by, but it also celebrates the present. As a Roman outpost, Chester has the mysteries that you will not find in other English places. Take history tours as you travel to the garrison Deva, a patch of wall designed to drive out the Welsh. There are also remnants of Viking invasion in the shores of Chester. English fortifications and castles that act as the medieval period abound, starting with the stronghold of Hugh the Wolf. Even the shopping area is outstanding with shops peddling their goods as early as the 13th century.
Alongside from the hiking and learning that one must do in Chester, the city also offers other activities to delight your consumerist desires. Of course, we are talking about shopping! Chester has a big collection of continental markets, and chic boutiques, as well as the home of the best international designers. All these are fronting cobbled streets and housed in classic architecture. Chester was a shoemaker's city early in its history. Thus, you can see the fashion culture unique to the city. Other activities include day spas and boating.
Mouth watering - a word that characterises the menu of Chester's finest restaurants. Chester believes in the quality of their local produce. Here, you can pick fresh fruits and vegetables ready to serve in your plate. If that is not enough, you can wait out until the Chester Food and Drink festival, which is a party of 80 restaurant exhibitors bringing together the best of what Chester has to offer. Notable restaurants in Chester include the Blackhouse Grill, the Dene Hotel, and Katie's Tea Rooms. The Watergate Street is the place to chill out and meet the friendly locals.
Chester's brand of entertainment resides in its festivals happening all year round. Each festival brings something to the table, and since the happenings are lined up throughout the year, there will be always something new that you will come back to. The Chester Races holds its event on the racecourse facing the river Dee. The horserace festival happens almost every month. Colourful kites fly atop the racecourse meanwhile the Chester kite festival. Here you can watch fliers perform kite acrobatics, synchronized flying, and altitude sprints. Chester also has a number of food and drink festivals that are scheduled in line with other festivities.
Chester has a little bit of everything, but it certainly has a lot of past and it displays. Wherever you go, the air in this city is refreshing and alluring. From the dated walls to the newly built architecture, Chester is a locale for a perfect family holiday.