Chester's Claim to Fame

So what is it that makes Chester so special?  Well here are a few of our claims to fame

The City Walls

Photograph of Chester's Famous City walls

 

The most complete in Britain, offering a fascinating 3 kilometre circular walk around Chester - the best way to see its attractions.

The unique world-famous Rows

Chester's world famous rows - two tiers of shops

 

The two-tier medieval galleries with superb shops of international renown.

The Eastgate Clock

Chester's Famous Eatgate Clock

 

The most photographed time-piece in the world after Big Ben.

The Roman Amphitheatre

The Chester amphitheatre - The largest roman arena ever uncovered in Britain.
 

The largest arena ever uncovered in Britain.

Chester's Flamboyant Town Criers

Chester's Famous - and very loud - Town Crier

 

They declare mid day proclamation every Tuesday to Saturday at the Cross from May to August. Chester is the only City in Britain to boast such a regular spectacle.  Visit the Chester Town Criers site (External Link).

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