the chester grosvenor and spa hotel

Location Introduction

Built in 1865, The Chester Grosvenor is situated in the centre of historic Chester, close to the Roman walls, Chester Cathedral and the famous Victoria Clock. The hotel is ideally situated in the north-west of England, close to the motorway network, north Wales, Liverpool, Manchester and the Lake District. Manchester International Airport is only 45 minutes by road from the Chester Grosvenor and Chester railway station is only five minutes away by car.

Chester

The county town of Cheshire, Chester is a unique walled town with a history that spans 2000 years. Built by the Romans, the city walls still survive and provide an excellent elevated view of Chester as part of a public walkway. From this vantage point you can see the largest amphitheatre in Britain as well as the beautiful Chester Cathedral.

Tickets for walking tours and open-top bus sightseeing tours are available from the Chester Information Centre and provide one of the best ways to discover the city's fascinating history. Click here to find out more about the history of chester.

Chester is also renowned for its striking black and white buildings that include the mediaeval Rows, the two-tier shopping galleries with that include a great selection of restaurants and pubs. To discover more about the history of Chester, the Grosvenor Museum reveals some fascinating insights and runs regular temporary exhibitions.

A boat cruise on the River Dee is a delightful way to spend time on a summer's day with 30-minute and two-hour trips available. Chester Zoo, with over 500 species of animals and award-winning gardens, offers a fun day out for the entire family.

Just two minutes' walk from Chester city centre is the Roodee, Chester Racecourse, the country's oldest racecourse, dating back to the 16th century and situated on the grounds of the Roman harbour.

Chester offers a lively nightlife with a wide choice of bars, restaurants and live music venues. Or alternatively, enjoy an evening performance at the Chester Gateway Theatre with its varied programme of drama and comedy shows throughout each season.
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