Northern England
Chester

About Chester

Chester is a small city with a long history and a great charm. It is one of England's heritage cities. The City walls date from Roman times and the black and white houses and famous "Rows" give the Chester a special feeling.

Present-day Chester is a thriving and busy City visited by 8.25 million tourists each year. The cathedral, the River Dee, the walls and Chester Zoo are the main attractions. There are excellent shops, restaurants and entertainment possibilities.

Students can easily explore some of Britain’s most attractive cities (Liverpool and Manchester) and regions (the Lake District and Snowdonia in North Wales) from Chester. There is also a lot for students of all ages to see and do in Chester.

Attractions for Students

• Chester Zoo
  Chester Zoo is one of the largest and most beautiful zoos in the UK.
• Chester Cathedral
  One of the most popular places to visit in the North West, the Cathedral attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
• Busybus
  Busybus specialise in sightseeing adventure bus tours into North Wales that are very popular with international students.
• Telfords Warehouse
  This popular canal side pub is an internationally renowned music and arts venue.