Date spot in Chester
Chester City Walls
Walk the full circuit of the most complete city walls in Britain, about two miles of Roman and medieval stone with views over the racecourse, the river and the cathedral.
Climb up at any of the gates; the Eastgate Clock is an easy start
Address: Eastgate Clock, Eastgate Street, Chester CH1 1ES- Outdoors
- Free
Why it's a good date: Free, open all year and the best way to see the whole city in an hour or so. Start at the Eastgate Clock, go clockwise, and stop for a drink at the river on the way round.
Photo: Bill Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Browse the covered first-floor galleries that run above the shops on Chester's four main streets, a medieval layout you won't find anywhere else.
Why it's a good date: A dry way to window-shop even when it's pouring, with little cafés and independent shops tucked along the upper level. Pick a small present for each other and meet back at the Cross.
Photo: Christopher Hilton, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Chester Cathedral
St Werburgh Street, city centre
Address: St Werburgh Street, Chester CH1 2DY- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Step inside the red sandstone cathedral, built on the site of a Saxon abbey, with carved medieval choir stalls and a peaceful vaulted cloister.
Why it's a good date: Free to go in, and the cloister is one of the calmest corners in the city. Book a tower tour for views over the rooftops, then stop at the cathedral café.
Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 (resized)
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
St John Street, by the Newgate
Address: Little St John Street, Chester CH1 1RE- Culture
- Outdoors
- Free
Stand in the arena of the largest Roman amphitheatre found in Britain, half dug out beside the walls just outside the Newgate.
Why it's a good date: Free, open to wander and a five-minute stop on the way to the river. Read the boards, picture the crowds, then walk through the Roman Gardens next door.
Photo: Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
