Chester is a unique English city with traditional black and white houses and beautiful parks and gardens. A safe and welcoming city, Chester is also one of Britain’s most famous heritage cities with a 2000-year history. As a city it offers the perfect combination of traditional and modern culture. Within the historic Roman city walls it has excellent shopping, a vibrant nightlife, many independent shops/cafes and an award-winning theatre, library, cinema and restaurant complex.
Chester is a wonderful destination for international students of all ages:
- safe, friendly, medium-sized city
- lively, university city
- quick, easy access to international airports
- only city in Britain with full circuit of city walls
- close to Liverpool, Manchester and the stunning scenery of North Wales
Fact File
- Population: 120000
- Nearest airports: Manchester (40 minutes), Liverpool (40 minutes)
- Distance to London: 2 hours
- Main Attractions: Chester Zoo, Eastgate Clock, city walls, Chester racecourse
Culture
Just walking through Chester is like taking a walk back through 2000 years of Britain's history. Amongst the many sights to experience are the Roman amphitheatre, medieval black and white buildings, most complete city walls in Britain some parts dating back 200 years, Georgian architecture such as the English in Chester's school buildings and the Victorian Eastgate clock, the UK's most photographed clock. Storyhouse is an award-winning theatre, cinema, library and restaurant complex.
Food and Entertainment
Chester attracts 8.25 milion visitors a year so there is a wide range of places available to eat and drink. There are many independent restaurants and coffee shops as well as a variety of pubs including micro-breweries where you can try the local beers and ales.
Shopping
Chester is great for shopping, regularly attracting shoppers from the region including Manchester and Liverpool. From the unique, 700-year old covered shopping galleries of the Rows, to modern indoor shopping malls, the independent shops of the covered market and the more tradional high street shops, Chester's shops have something for everyone.