Chester is a medium-sized city and this is attractive for many students. Big cities are often impersonal and difficult to get to know. Very small places can be very quiet. Chester is never dull. It is large enough to offer varied and exciting experiences, yet small enough to get to know really well.
There is a little bit of everything in Chester. Just a few minutes' walk from the school you will find fashionable cafes and boutique shops in historic mediaeval buildings. From the ancient walls you can see our old horse racing track, dating from 1539 and our indoor sports centre. This is a city where the most complete Roman amphitheatre in Britain is opposite one of the coolest night clubs in the region. Chester is just as famous for its shopping as its architecture. There is a lot to see and do.
Chester is a tourist city and visitors mix with the local people. We also have a lot of British visitors, many coming from the bigger cities in our region. Where there are tourists there are a lot of places for them to visit and relax. Our restaurants are good and there are plenty of places to have coffee or a drink. The cultural life of the city is vibrant with many opportunities for a night out. Chester's shops have something for everyone, with an excellent range of high-quality shopping opportunities.
These 3 weeks in Chester were the greatest and best experience ever in my life. I've met so many nice friends and teachers and Chester is also a nice place to visit. I hope that I can come here again.
Located between the school and the city centre - always busy and great food.
Sail up the River or enjoy an evening disco cruise on the Lady Diana.
Explore local and continental flavours in our regular city centre markets.
Our shops are great and attract students and people from around the region.
Prepare for Wimbledon and practise your tennis on our public courts.
Chester is a "city for all seasons" and Christmas time is very special here.
With two clubs in one, Cruise is really popular with students at the weekend.
Messing around on the River in a rowing or pedal boat is always fun.
Racing on the Roodee on England's oldest racecourse, very near the school.
Cycle or walk around the city and discover many hidden treasures.
Eating out is a real pleasure and there is a lot of choice in Chester.
Storyhouse is a theatre, cinema and library, featuring home-produced and internationally acclaimed work.