Free after 3pm scheme has been extended and now includes Gorse Stacks, St Annes, Market Park Parks.
http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/transport_and_roads/parking/promotions_and_offers.aspx
All parking charges apply on Sundays
Sat Nav Users - More and more drivers are relying on satellite navigation and GPS systems to get them to their desired destination.
To help you find your way to Chester's Car Parks and Park and Ride stations, we've included details of the relevant postcodes to make your
trip even easier
For Sat Nav
Boughton Heath CH3 5QD
Sealand Road CH1 4LD
Upton CH2 1LH
Wrexham Road CH4 7QR
(External Link)
NCP Car Park Information
Pepper Street NCP Multi-storey Car Park
Newgate Street Car Park
Trinity Street Car Park
Market Car Park
Park and Ride Locations
English over 60's bus passes may be used with restrictions
Please click on a location for more information
Parking More Information
More information on the Park and Ride
A map of the City of Chester (Roman name Deva), which is located in the northwest of England on the border of England and Wales. The Romans founded the city in 43AD by the second legion, at the lowest bridgeable point in a defensive bend in the River Dee.
The Romans first constructed a wooden and earth fortress to house the invading legion. The fortress was then replaced by a fortress built out of the local sandstone. Parts of the original fortress wall and ditch can still be seen in places. The Romans occupied the fortress to subdue Wales, Northern England and possibly Ireland until the fifth century. After the Romans left the fortress went into decline and much of the stone was robbed for Saxon buildings. The walls were extended in Saxon times, to increase the area of protection and also because the River Dee was retreating.
In 875 the remains of St Werburgh were transferred to the City from Hanbury for safe keeping when the Danish invasions started. A shrine was built to house the remains and the City became a place of pilgrimage.
In Norman times a castle was added on a sand stone hill in the south west of area inside the walls. A Norman Abbey was founded in the northwest of the City.
Chester because a busy port again in medieval times. The Water Tower and Spur Wall were added to keep watch over the port of Chester. The City retained some of the Roman street plan e.g. Northgate Street, Eastgate Street, Watergate Street, Bridge Street. The Old Dee Bridge was constructed of local sandstone to the south of the city.
The Kateyard Gate was added to allow the monks access to the kale plants growing outside the walls.
In the 16th Century the River Dee began to silt up and ships could no longer reach the port. The development of the City was frozen as trade switched to other ports like Liverpool. The area recovered from the River was used for horse racing. Today it is the oldest racecourse in the country. The Abbey was closed and became a Cathedral. It retained is cloisters, but the Werburgh shrine was smashed up. The Abbey Gateway was retained and is visible today.
During the English Civil war the City was on the side of the king. After the Battle of Rowton Moor in 1645 the city was under siege. The walls and city were pounded by cannon and grenades. When it surrendered the High Cross was taken down and hidden, churches were damaged.
In the eighteenth Century the four medieval gateways Northgate, Watergate. Bridgegate, Eastgate were pulled down and replaced by arches to allow more traffic into the city. The Shropshire Union canal was added, which used in places the Roman defensive fortress ditch.
The Grosvenor Bridge was added, and it the time was the longest single span bridge in the world. Industrial areas and domestic housing sprang up outside the city walls. All of Chester Castle was demolished apart from the keep and rebuilt. The Castle gateway was rebuilt in the Greek style.
In the 1960's the Victorian Market Hall was demolished and replaced.
The High Cross was restored to its original position only in the 1970's.
In the 1980's and 1990's parts of the city centre were pedestrianised.
After the millennium the Roman Gardens were re-modelled. And the Roman Amphitheatre was re-excavated.
Mail Order Maps from Chester City Council Chester Tourism
Chester City Council stock a wide range of saleable maps and guides to help you enjoy your visit to the historic city and get the most out of your stay. Chester is also the ideal touring base, perfect for exploring North Wales and Wirral and the County towns of Cheshire and we stock several titles on these areas.
All maps and guides are despatched by 1st class return post to ensure a fast, efficient service.
PDF Mail Order Form (212kb)>>>
Chester Mind-Guide:
http://home.btconnect.com/buckleburyweb/ade/images/mindmaps/chesterguide.htm
Interactive Map of Chester City Centre from www.chesterimages.com >>>
Rough Guide LTD Chester Destination Guide >>>
A map of Olde Tyme Chester
A Clickable Map of the Walls
An Old Map of Chester's City Walls
Walk the Walls
Google Map of Chester >>>
City Walls
Shops
Parkland and open spaces
Racecourse 500 Spaces Pay on Entry
Crane Street 128 Spaces Pay & Display
Trinity Street 148 Spaces Pay & Display
Garden Lane 126 Spaces Pay & Display
St Anne Street 137 Spaces Pay & Display
Chester Station
Gorse Stacks 312 Spaces Pay & Display
Tesco Supermarket 550 Pay on Exit
Browns Yard (NCP) 60 Spaces Pay on Exit
Pepper Street (NCP) Spaces 288 Pay on Exit
Northgate Arena Spaces 210 Pay on Exit
Princess Street Car Park Pay and Display
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