Welcome to Chester

Chester is a city in the county of Cheshire, located in the northwest of England. It is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. The city is home to many landmarks, including the famous Chester Cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. The city also boasts a well-preserved Roman wall that encircles the city center, providing visitors with a glimpse into the city's past.

Chester is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. The city's charming streets are lined with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a great place to explore and relax. The city is also home to many museums and galleries, including the Grosvenor Museum, which showcases the history of the city and the surrounding area. Chester is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with many bars and clubs offering a range of entertainment options.

Cheshire is a county in the northwest of England, known for its picturesque countryside and quaint villages. The county is home to many historic houses and gardens, including Tatton Park and Arley Hall. Cheshire is also known for its cheese, with the famous Cheshire cheese being produced in the county for over 900 years. The county is also home to many festivals and events, including the Cheshire Show and the Nantwich Food Festival.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Queens School Other Independent School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Wallace-Woodroffe	City Walls Road Chester Cheshire CH1 2NN 01244312078 School Website
Abbey School For Exceptional Children Other Independent Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Dr Katy Lee	10-12 Abbey Square Chester CH1 2HU 1244960000 School Website
Chester Blue Coat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Matthew Hover	Walpole Street Chester Cheshire CH1 4HG 01244455275 School Website
The Grosvenor Park Church Of England Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Clark	Union Street Chester Cheshire CH1 1QP 1244569560 School Website
University Of Chester Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Eunice Simmons	Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ 1244375444 School Website
Queen's Park High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tom Kearns	Queens Park Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7AE 1244257088 School Website
Chester International School Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Goodwin	Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7AE 1244735610 School Website
The Catholic High School Chester A Specialist Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Cathryn Mckeagney	Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7HS 01244952788 School Website
Overleigh St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Drew	Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7HS 01244267525 School Website
Pine Lodge Pupil Referral Unit Ages:13-17 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Thomas	79 Liverpool Road Chester Cheshire CH2 1AW 01244397598 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS 0.72 Miles

Bache Mill Lane, Bache, Cheshire, CH2 1BS 1.40 Miles

Capenhurst Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HE 5.14 Miles

Hawarden The Highway, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3DH 5.59 Miles

Hawarden Bridge Dee Marsh Junction, Sealand, Flintshire, CH5 2GG 5.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Minibus Hire Chester 01244 555002 Town Hall/Northgate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ 0.06 Miles
Rws Mini Bus Travel 01244 490494 Nicholas Street Mews, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2QS 0.20 Miles
King Cabs 01244 311551 53 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NG 0.23 Miles
King Kabs 01244 343434 53 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NG 0.23 Miles
My P.A. Executive Cars 01244 490071 Old Port Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4JP 0.32 Miles
Chester Radio Taxis 01244 372372 55A Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EW 0.36 Miles
Chester Private Hire 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.43 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.43 Miles
Abbey Chauffeur Hire 01244 326326 100 Foregate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.43 Miles
Chester Boat Hire 01244 400594 The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SD 0.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ch1 Stanley Place Off Watergate Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 King Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Watergate Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Town Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Goss Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Abbey Gateway Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Northgate St. Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Northgate Street Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch1 St Werburgh Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Eastgate St Werburgh Street Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Ch1 The Eastgate St Werburgh Street Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Ch1 Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Bridge St/2 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 New Crane Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Delamere Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
City Walls Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St Martins Way Chester CH1 2NR
City Walls Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Martins Way Chester CH1 2NR
City Walls Medical Centre 01244 357800	City Walls Medical Centre St Martins Way Chester Cheshire CH1 2NR
The Elms Medical Centre 01244 351000	2Nd Fl, Fountains Health Delamere Street Chester Cheshire CH1 4DS
Northgate Medical Centre 01244 385553	Fountains Health Delamere Street Chester Cheshire CH1 4DS

Local Stores

Petrol Handbridge - Queen's Park Rd
Queen's Park Road
Handbridge
Chester
Cheshire
CH4 7JF
01244 677242
Store Website
0.60 miles

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SPAR Vicars Cross
52-56 Green Lane
Vicars Cross
CH3 5LB
01244 340709
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Flookersbrook Veterinary Surgery
2 Ermine Road Chester Cheshire CH2 3PL 01244 313311 flookersbrookvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Closed between 10:30 and 14:00
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Chester Vets4pets
35 Brook Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2EB 01244 400273 chester@vets4pets.com Website 0.86 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Storrar Practice
The Storrar Practice 26 Tarvin Road Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5DH 01244 311106 mail@thestorrarpractice.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Animals Treated
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Ben Jones Veterinary Surgery
52 High Street Saltney Chester Cheshire CH4 8SF 01244 629999 enquiries@benjonesvet.co.uk Website 1.49 miles

Animals Treated
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Chester Caldy Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Caldy Valley Road Great Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5PR 01244 353020 chestercaldy@vets4pets.com Website 1.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Western Avenue Veterinary Centre
Unit C Sydney Parade Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5QY 01244377076 info@dvsdiagnostics.com 1.73 miles
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Animals Treated
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Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:00
Fri	09:00	18:00
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Sat	09:00	18:00
Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 7.07 miles

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Wepre Park
This Is A Great Little Walk For Little Legs – Ideal As It’S Got A Good Path (Pushchair-Friendly, Most Of The Way).Parking Is Free And There’S Plenty Of It. It Has Park Area With Picnic Benches And A Café Area Next To The Car Park, Also With Toilets. 51 Wepre Ln Connah'S Quay Deeside CH5 4JR 7.10 miles

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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 8.95 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 9.55 miles Car Park Free

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Delamere Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire. On This Route, You Will Follow The Red Waymarked Blakemere Trail, Allowing You To Walk Among Mature Trees And Around Blakemere Moss. Delamere Forest Is The Largest Forest In Cheshire, With Many Walking Trails In The Forest. CW8 2HZ 9.86 miles Situated Approximately 10 Miles From The Outskirts Of Chester And Close To The M56. The Forest Park Is Well Sign-Posted From The A54, A556 And B5152.

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Eastham Country Park
Vast Woodlands And Grass Areas For Off Lead Walking And Squirrel Chasing.Parking, Toilets, Cafe &Amp; Pub All Accessible From Park. Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre Birkenhead 9.88 miles Wirral

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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