Chester Cathedral
A sandstone cathedral with origins as a Benedictine abbey, featuring stunning medieval carvings and a peaceful cloister garden. Entry is by suggested donation rather than a fixed ticket price.
Monument in Chester
Eastgate Clock
Said to be the most photographed clock in England after Big Ben, mounted on the old city gate. It was erected in 1899 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and is free to admire from the walls.
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Before you go
- Address
- Eastgate Street, CH1 1ES Chester
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More in Chester
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Chester City Walls
The most complete Roman and medieval defensive walls in Britain, forming a two-mile circuit around the old city. Walking the full loop is free and gives elevated views over the rooftops, river, and racecourse.
Chester Rows
Unique two-level medieval shopping galleries found nowhere else in the world. The covered walkways along Watergate, Eastgate, and Bridge Streets are free to explore and full of architectural detail.
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The whole of Chester