Chester

I think it’s worth a day trip. I don’t think I made the most of it but I enjoyed what I saw. Nice city and I think they film Hollyoaks here (a UK soap) so maybe you’ll see a local ‘star’ (I don’t mean to sound sarcastic).

Rufus Court is beautiful. I actually got my navel pierced here in celebration of having survived a year of university.

Took a bus tour which was really interesting (The guy who was leading the tour actually lived in Croydon once like I did – freaky!). It was his first time, but I was really impressed.

I suggest going to Bodz if you want a piercing done.

The architecture looked pretty amazing too

The cathedral in Chester is an amazing place to see. The detailed woodwork, centuries old, is completely stunning.

I was in Chester working in a hotel with a friend for 3 or 4 months only, but it was the best experience of our life. We learned to live independently, far from the parents. Also we visited other near places, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester… We even traveled until Birmingam, Cambridge and London, of course. It was a trip that I never will forget, and I hope to repeat some day…

I live and work in Chester. I would suggest taking a detour from the main high street chain stores and seek out the independant shops, which can be found upon the rows and down side streets.