Chester Roman Gardens
Chester racecourse
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Chester Castle, Chester, Cheshire. Castle built in 1070. Parts
of the 12th century inner baileyAgricola Tower and Castle Walls
houses a chapel with exceptionally fine wall paintings of c.
1220, rediscovered in the 1980s. English Heritage. Location:
In the centre of Chester.
Chester Racecourse, The
Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY. Tel: 01244 304600. The extensive
“what’s on” list is grown season on season with
racing as its core product offering. The Racecourse now also
offers: polo, horse show, concerts, fine dining, theatre box
office, the circus etc. Disabled policy and facilities. www.chester-races.co.uk.
Location: In the centre of Chester.
Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1LH. Tel: 01244 380
280. The Chester Zoo baby boom is continuing with the arrival
of more offspring. The zoo’s 7000 animals have seen their
numbers swell. Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out
for everyone, no matter what age or ability. The Zoo is completely
wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and all of our toilet facilities
have disabled access. www.chesterzoo.org. Location: On the outskirts
of Chester.
Chester Cathedral, St
Werburgh Street, Chester Tel: 01244 324756. A place of worship
for over 1000 years. Parts of the Norman church begun in 1092
can still be seen in the present building, which reflects all
the Gothic architectural styles. The finest Quire stalls in Britain
have intricately carved "misericords" and there is
a facsimile of Handel's Messiah, first rehearsed here. Beautiful
monastic cloisters and garden. Location: In the centre of Chester.
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