Culture of Chester. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chester and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Chester
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Football
Gay Village
Chinatown
The Lowry
Where: Pier 8, Salford Quays, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)870 208 6000;
Where: Pier 8, Salford Quays, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)870 208 6000;
People’s History Museum
Where: Left Bank, Bridge St., Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 228 7212;
Where: Left Bank, Bridge St., Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 228 7212;
Urbis
Where: Cathedral Gardens, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 605 8200;
Where: Cathedral Gardens, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 605 8200;
Manchester City Galleries
Where: Mosley Street (main office) Quay Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 235 8888;
Where: Mosley Street (main office) Quay Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 235 8888;
Manchester Opera House
Where: Oxford Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 245 6600;
Where: Oxford Street, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 245 6600;
Manchester Museum
Where: John Rylands University Library of Manchester, 250 Oxford Road, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 2648/2634; Opening hours: Mon, Sun & Bank Holidays;
Where: John Rylands University Library of Manchester, 250 Oxford Road, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 2648/2634; Opening hours: Mon, Sun & Bank Holidays;
Imperial War Museum
Where: Trafford Wharf Road, The Quays, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 836 4000;
Where: Trafford Wharf Road, The Quays, Chester; Telephone: +44 (0)161 836 4000;
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Art galleries in Chester and around
♥ Art museum 'Sudley House' Liverpool, 20.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Tate Liverpool' Liverpool, 24.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Walker Art Gallery' Liverpool, 25 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Sudley House' Liverpool, 20.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Tate Liverpool' Liverpool, 24.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Walker Art Gallery' Liverpool, 25 km from the center. On the map


Cathedrals and basilicas near Chester
♥ Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, 24.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Former Cathedral of St. Asaph, St. Asaph, 37.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, Manchester, 52.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and St. Peter of Alcantara, Shrewsbury, 54.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St. Alphonsa, Preston, 64.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, 24.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Former Cathedral of St. Asaph, St. Asaph, 37.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, Manchester, 52.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and St. Peter of Alcantara, Shrewsbury, 54.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St. Alphonsa, Preston, 64.9 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Chester and near
Sandcastle Waterpark
From the series “The Greatest and Fanciest Water Parks”
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Distance from Chester center - 67.9 km.
Sandcastle Waterpark is considered to be the best in the UK for a reason. It’s an indoor facility, so it is open all year long. There are about two dozens of rides suiting all tastes, as well as gorgeous pools. A harmonious design in a nautical style complements the splendor. There are excellent playgrounds for the youngest visitors. Surf fans enjoy a great swimming pool with artificial waves. …
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Burlington
From the series “Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities”
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Distance from Chester center - 66 km.
In the middle of the 20th century in Great Britain has appeared a secret underground city with a code name Burlington. This city is like a real recessed shelter where the British parliament planed be hold up in case of the nuclear war. The underground city was built at the place of the old stone quarry, its area is about 1 square kilometers. This recessed shelter could save up to 4 000 people at once. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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29.09.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

29.09.2023
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Chester
Landmarks of culture on Chester map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

