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Welcome to the unofficial guide, to the history and tourist attractions of the International Heritage City of Chester. This website contains sightseeing and historical information. You can also book hotels online. The official council run website is www.visitcheshire.com View the Council visitor guides Chester is an historic city on the border of Wales and England. Its origins can be traced back to the founding of the Roman fortress of Deva in A.D. 70. After the Romans Chester developed into a busy port with trade from Dublin. But the river Dee silted up and trade declined and the city's development was frozen. Today Chester is a major tourist attraction and shopping location. Sunday 17th May 2026 https://www.facebook.com/ChesterMarathon 2026 Essar Chester Half Marathon Start Chester Racecourse - City Centre Finish Sunday 17th May 2026 9am The Essar Chester Half Marathon is one of the UK's longest established and most highly regarded half marathons 17th May marks the 44th edition of this historic award winning race. The race will start at Chester Racecourse at 9am Run through the historic city of Chester this is a hugely popular half marathon event. Don’t forget you can watch along and support from home by checking out our LIVE STREAM on Youtube. https://www.facebook.com/groups/276093289492778/user/100063692407937/ National Waterways Museum Pirate Weekend 16th - 17th May 2026 South Pier Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4FW Just one of the amazing activities that we have at our Pirate Weekend on 16-17 May. Back by popular demand. Our LIVE cannon and musket displays return to our Pirate Weekend on 16-17 May at our historic site in Ellesmere Port. Thanks to the Conwy Pirates our visitors will have a rare opportunity to see various cannons in operation. Our safe and controlled display will give you an opportunity to ask the experts and learn about their use in history. Please note: This event includes loud noises and may not be suitable for some people or animals Have you met Mermaid Aurora? She will be joining us for our Pirate Weekend on the 16-17 May Come and say hello and have your photo taken with her. Picture of the day The Eastgate Clock at dusk - April 2026 Hotels                    Chestertourist.com Webring The Cheshire Web Ring                     Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage                Explore The United Kingdom                          Online Since 24th January MMIIII 100 - 200 Visitors a Day 2,683 Pages and 19,323 Images Updated Daily Chestertourist.com Website Statistics