Those wishing to explore the city's history in more detail would be interested in visiting the National Museum of Grosvenor. It has an interesting collection of historical artifacts; the most interesting is the collection of jewelry. The ruins of a Roman amphitheater has preserved in Chester. Those who like to visit the archaeological area and inspect ruins of pre-historic buildings would be fond of its …
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Shoppers won’t be bored also, as there is the large-scale shopping center, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, in the city. It includes about a hundred different shops, cozy cafes and recreation areas. The market, where you can buy the most popular souvenirs, local cheese and figurines depicting a Cheshire cat, is situated in the downtown. Fans of nightlife should pay attention to the most popular club in the city, …
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Even most demanding gourmets will appreciate the variety of restaurants in Chester. The city has more than two hundreds of different dining places, so each tourist would be able to find a suitable place to dine. A popular holiday destination among foreign visitors is the Turkish restaurant Istanbul BBQ. Its skilled chefs prepare attractive barbecue dishes; special attention should be paid to grilled fish and …
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This small English city is famous for its unique cultural traditions; an acquaintance with them will bring a lot of experience to travelers. Chester is known to gourmets from all over the world for delicious local cheese. Every year the city hosts a large-scale food festival visited by guests from all over the world. This large-scale gastronomic feast starts with an unusual event, Cheshire Cheese Rolling. This …
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The Chester Zoo located in the city surroundings is one of the largest zoos in Great Britain. It covers an area of 160 hectares. In the zoo, the visitors can see more than 7 000 animals of 400 species. Most of its inhabitants are listed in the Red Book. Since its opening, the zoo has participated in programs to protect endangered animals. Besides the diversity of the animal world, the zoo is distinguished by its …
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1. You can go for a trip literally at any time of year, as Chester has very mild and favorable climatic conditions. The hottest month of the year is July, but in the height of summer the temperature rarely exceeds 16 degrees Celsius. Winters in Chester are quite warm, and even in January the average temperature is +5C. 2. Budget travelers should be aware that all public museums and cultural centers in Chester are …
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Great Britain - moving around the country
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The air transport network in Great Britain is simply superb. In total, about 450 airports operate in the country. Some of them are used not only for passenger transportation but also for freight. The main airports serve domestic and international flights. Heathrow Airport is the largest air harbor in the country. It is located twenty kilometers from London. It has no equal on the territory of the kingdom. Heathrow holds a decent 4th place in the world. There are five terminals at the airport. Everything there is arranged for the comfortable rest of passengers, including bank offices, cafes and restaurants, various shops, lounges, business centers and baby care rooms. You can get to the city by bus or by train. You can also book a transfer and a taxi in advance, or rent a car.
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Nature and parks of Great Britain
Yorkshire Dales National Park is 80 kilometers north of Manchester in Yorkshire. It is very popular among tourists. Annually, it is visited by more than 8 million people. The park has hiking trails. There are several small villages and charming towns on its territory. Tourists will be interested in strolling or cycling along one of the special trails. The longest one stretches for 429 kilometers. You can also enjoy horseback riding in the neighborhoods or visiting the cave system. Most of the area of the park is covered by plains, where you can see herds of goats and sheep grazing. The park also hosts several major historical attractions. One of them is Bolton Castle, which is famous and popular among tourists. In addition to it, you can visit the waterfalls of Aysgarth, Kotli Spout, and the railway viaduct. There are only 2 national parks on the territory of Scotland - Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms. Loch Lomond features a huge number of mountain peaks. The highest of them is Ben Moore with a height of 1174 meters above sea level. The park has the longest walking trail in Scotland, the Great Path. There are many historical sights and ruins of castles along this trail. During the walk, it is worth to visit the castles of Bulloch and Carrick, built in the 15th century. Those who want to stay for the night will be able to spend time in a hostel set in a very impressive old building. Another attraction of Scotland is Loch Ness. It became known due to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which was seen repeatedly by local residents. On the shore of the lake, there is a museum dedicated to this legend.
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