The Grosvenor Hotel, reigning over Eastgate Street in Chester, opened in 1865 as a lavish retreat, its Italianate facade built for the Earl of Grosvenor. A Grade II listed icon, its plush rooms and chandeliers welcomed Victorian elites near the city’s Roman walls. Still a 5-star stay today, its opulent past murmurs Chester ghost stories […]
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The Brewery Tap, nestled on Lower Bridge Street in Chester, occupies a 13th-century hall built for the Abbot of St. Werburgh’s, now the cathedral. Converted to a pub in the 18th century by the Gamul family, its vaulted ceilings and stone walls echo with medieval roots, reborn as a craft beer haven in 2008 by
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The Red Lion, perched on Northgate Street in Chester, traces its roots to the 17th century as a bustling inn near the city walls. Rebuilt in the Georgian era, its red-brick facade and low-beamed interior welcomed soldiers, travelers, and locals along Chester’s Roman roads. Named for England’s heraldic lion or a nod to its roaring
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Chester Cathedral, soaring on St. Werburgh Street in Chester, began as a Saxon minster in the 10th century, reborn as a Norman abbey in 1092. This red-sandstone giant, with its Gothic arches and cloisters, served monks and bishops through centuries of faith and strife. A cathedral since 1541, it’s tied to Chester’s Roman past and
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St. John’s Churchyard, nestled near Chester’s Grosvenor Park, dates back to the 7th century alongside St. John’s Church, once a cathedral for Saxon bishops. This overgrown burial ground, dotted with crumbling stones, served the city through Norman conquests, plagues, and medieval strife. Tied to Chester’s Roman ruins, its quiet paths wind past ancient graves, a
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The Coach House, nestled on Northgate Street in Chester, traces its roots to the 17th century as a vital coaching inn. Built during the city’s bustling trade era, its timbered facade and low-beamed interior welcomed stagecoach passengers traveling the London-Chester route. Rebuilt in the 19th century, it thrived near the city walls, serving ale to
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The Bear and Billet, standing tall on Lower Bridge Street in Chester, dates back to 1661 as a Tudor masterpiece. Built by the Earl of Shrewsbury, its black-and-white timber frame first served as a grand residence before turning into a bustling inn by the 18th century. Overlooking the River Dee, it welcomed travelers and locals
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The Golden Eagle The Golden Eagle, soaring on Castle Street in Chester, took flight in the mid-19th century as a Victorian pub near the city’s military quarter. Built during Chester’s industrial upswing, its red-brick facade and snug interior welcomed soldiers, workers, and travelers passing the nearby castle. Named for the regal bird or a nod
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The Albion, tucked on Park Street near Chester’s city walls, opened in 1865 as a Victorian alehouse for soldiers and workers. Its red-brick front and time-worn interiors—complete with WW1 memorabilia—reflect the era’s grit. Once a local for troops from nearby barracks, it’s now a quirky pub with a loyal crowd. Its history ties to Chester’s
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The Pied Bull, standing on Northgate Street in Chester, claims the title of the city’s oldest pub, dating back to 1158. Originally a coaching inn, its black-and-white timber frame and creaky floors have welcomed travelers, merchants, and locals for over 800 years. Rebuilt in the 17th century, it’s tied to Chester’s medieval roots near the
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