There are cities that when you visit, you fall in love because they have something magical in the environment, a special aura that makes them unique and unforgettable. And the historic Chester is one of them.

Perhaps because it seems that it is anchored in time, perhaps because it is the best preserved walled city in England, perhaps for its Roman ruins or perhaps for its charming medieval houses that run through a pedestrian old town full of flavor and atmosphere.

What is clear is that it is one of the most historic cities in England and that is why during our trip to Liverpool we decided to spend a day there. Today I tell you what to see and do in Chester, the magical and walled English city.

Where is Chester

Chester is located northwest of England, on the border with Wales and has neighboring cities as important as Liverpool or Manchester. Arriving from both cities is very easy since it is well connected by train.
It is the capital of Cheshire County and has a population of approximately 120,000 inhabitants. In summer time is when it receives more visitors.

Chester’s brief history

Summarize in a few paragraphs the history of a city is almost a sacrilege but I do not want to get tired of history lessons because it is neither the objective of this blog nor I am an expert on the subject.

Chester was founded by Emperor Vespasian in 79 AD to defend the fertile lands of the River Dee.

What began as a Roman camp ended up being a thriving...