Visiting Chester

I live 1 mile from the center, have only taken the camera in once

But then I lived in Liverpool fopr 40 years and never went to the Grand National. Brewery Tap is a good choice, but on race nights it can get manic. If you are in the area another popular place is Harkers, on the canal just outside the city.

Davex.

...and I live 2 miles from Harrogate and have only once taken the camera there - most weekends I will drive up to 200 miles return to photograph somewhere else.... grass is always greener and all that


Thanks to all for your advice -

Re pick pockets - can happen anywhere - I had a wallet lifted from my pocket in a very well known 5* London Hotel- and have also had a wallet returned that I dropped in a very down market pub!!

Re restuarants - I figured this may be an issue so have already selected the restaurants and booked tables for each night
Carl

Actually Simon, when we reported it to the police they said it was a very common occurrence during race weeks and people should be aware as the races always attract all sorts of scallys, knowing that there is a lot of cash on the streets. Common sense really.

I knew there was a reason I kept away from Chester at night It's strange how many people quote that at me when they learn that I'm Welsh.

Iechyd Da.

Cheers,

Howard

There are quite a few photos on here of Chester.
Just search for "Chester". Bob (Snootchies) did about two/three sets.

Perhaps someone can tell you how long it takes to drive to the
zoo from the city centre, I would guess about 20 mins. Its, possibly
on your way home.

Edit: Here's one set link
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It's why we stayed just over the border when we visited in April

Have a look on the Chester Zoo website, theres often discount vouchers available

regards
Bernard

Hotels and B&Bs in Chester often offer a discount too - you could see if where you have booked offers one.

We didn't go to the zoo, His nibs didn't want to go, so we went off into Wales instead, visiting old haunts around Caergwrle before heading off to Valle Crucis Abbey.

They can get a bit wiffy at this time of year- Zoos that is

Bernard

Fair enough, maybe I'm just used to seeing the scallys who wander around most of the time The main problem with Chester I find is the drunken plonkers fighting in the street after the pubs shut, I usually make my exit a little earlier.

Chester zoo is a good place to visit, only 10 minutes from the centre, the only problem there is that it's a full day out on its own so you wouldn't see much else.



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