Chester

Day Trips in Manchester

"Constructed sometime in the first century, the Roman walls that surround the city of Chester are just one of the many historical highlights of a town rich in things to see. An hour by car or train, Chester’s famous walls are the best preserved of their kind in the country, so much so that you can walk atop their two-mile length for free. A good place to pause for photographs is at the highly decorative Eastgate Clock, a Victorian addition that’s the most photographed clock after Big Ben.In the center of the city are unusual, tiered rows of shops built from black and white wooden frames. Some date from the 13th century while others are Victorian reproductions. Either way, they add a rich sense of the past to the pedestrian-friendly streets. After visiting the shops, there’s also the truly impressive medieval cathedral and the largest Roman amphitheater in the country.There are plenty of places for lunch, but Marmalade is an especially tasty and friendly pit stop." - MATADOR_NETWORK