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EXPLORE CHESTER
Be sure to visit the city centre if you can, and discover what makes Chester one of the UK’s top 20 student cities.* Vibrant, unique, and welcoming; Chester is bursting with character brimming with culture. Take a look at our top picks for your Visit Day visit and see why Chester is a place you could one day call home.
*Student Crowd, Best Student Cities 2023
Food and Drink
Chester’s streets are lined with cuisines from around the globe, mixing well-known favourites in with independent eateries. There are hidden foodie gems down side streets and in the new Chester Market on Northgate Street (see Chester city map on page 5) - a street food heaven not to be missed!
Storyhouse
Next to Chester Market and the Cathedral is Storyhouse – a cultural centre containing two state-of-the-art theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and two bars. It’s a great place to stop for a coffee and see where you could be hanging out with friends in a year or two from now.
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Shopping
High street favourites, designer boutiques, independent gems - Chester has everything you need when it comes to shopping. As well as the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, a stroll through some of Chester’s hidden streets uncovers a host of unexpected independent shops, music venues and galleries.
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Historic Sights
Chester is steeped in history, and you’ll find historical treasures throughout the city – the impressive Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock, the black and white Rows and the Roman Gardens. Walking the Roman walls is a great way to explore and get some incredible views over the city.
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