Book : Clwyd - Explorer
265 (The Outstanding All Weather Map) by Ordnance Survey.
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Chester Castle, Chester, Cheshire. Castle built in 1070. Parts
of the 12th century inner bailey Agricola Tower and Castle Walls
houses a chapel with exceptionally fine wall paintings of c.
1220, rediscovered in the 1980s. English Heritage. About 6 miles
east of Hawarden.
Chester Racecourse, The
Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY. Tel: 01244 304600. The Racecourse
now also offers: polo, horse show, concerts, fine dining, theatre
box office, the circus etc. Disabled policy and facilities. chester-races.co.uk.
About 6 miles east of Hawarden.
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. The Zoo is completely wheelchair and pushchair
accessible, and all of our toilet facilities have disabled access.
chesterzoo.org. About 6 miles east of Hawarden.
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. About 6 miles east of Hawarden.
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