Reviews

Anonymous

Chester has become probably my favourite city in the UK since starting university. The town is cute with traditional Tudoristic buildings and cobbled paths. However it also has every shop you'd expect in a bigger city, even brand specific shops such as Jack Wills and Rolex. The people are friendly (mainly students) and everything is walkable, from my student housing it's a 10 minute walk to a retail park (gym, supermarkets) or the town. There's also a very low crime rate and over my 3 years I haven't known anyone to suffer from any theft, mugging, assault, whereas I know my friends at other universities delt with this. Also it's only a 15min drive to Cheshire Oaks which is one of the best outlets in the UK. Also the Chester Races are a sick day to wear a suit get drunk and bet away your student loan. Comfortablity of a small town with the facilities of a big City. Would consider moving back here to settle down in the UK. Bad Points: Nightlife is limited (However the Live Rooms are amazing for bigger events, Skream, Micheal Bibi, Nghtwrk. Area is quite middle class and not very racially diverse.

Anonymous

Brilliant place to live and friendly people. Good night life if youre looking for good bars but not great for clubs.

Anonymous

Really great for shopping and going to bars but lacking in the nightclub department, the Christmas market is to die for and the short trip to the neighbouring Liverpool makes chester an ideal place to live and visit

Anonymous

So many places to go for food and so many different types of food...spoilt for choice. Any shop you would need including primark, H&M, new look, boots etc. Easily accessible. Lots of night clubs for students. Really beautiful city. Train and bus routes are easy to use.

Anonymous

Couldn't be a nicer city. The atmospheric conditions pertaining to the equalibrium are satisfyingly abrupt with much less left to the imagination other than the unwaringly Episcopal relevance it has to the reality of the city in its' own essence.

Anonymous

Beautiful city with lots of sightseeing, food and shopping. Large choice of hotels and B&Bs to stay at, would recommend to a friend

Anonymous

Limited range of clubs, with those available being quite expensive on normal nights without special events occurring. There is a large variety of shops in the centre with a main focus on fashion, although of course not as many options as you would find in a larger nearby city like Manchester. There are great food options at all price points both in the centre and surrounding area. The train station is easily accessible and there are frequent buses between different parts of the city, but the buses are far more limited going to areas just outside, making transport without a car difficult if you live in certain areas more than 10 minutes away from the city centre. There is not a cinema or any other kinds of entertainment facilities in Chester itself but there are many nearby which are only a short bus ride away.

Anonymous

In a location local not just to a beautiful English city but that is close to wales and other iconic parts of the uk via transport

Anonymous

It's a really small and pretty historic city. It's so easy to get around on foot as everything you could need (supermarkets, banks, shops) are all within 20 minutes of each other. There's the Storyhouse that is a great place to study but also watch films and plays. Not to mention the walls are so fun to walk. Deliveroo is very active in Chester, so you'll always be able to get sushi, burgers, pizzas, salads, desserts...whenever you feel like it. Everyone is so lovely. Whenever you feel like going to a bigger city, it's quick and easy to take a train or the bus.

Anonymous

The city of Chester is a very nice place to visit with amazing pubs and restaurants to go to and enjoy a nice drink with your friends or have a very decent quality meal for a very reasonable price. The night life in Chester is very poor with only two main clubs however if you prefer to go to the pub with your friends more then Chester is the place for you as it has plentiful bars with more choice than you need. There are lots of shops in and around the Chester area if a decent shopping day is what you’re looking for then Chester is the place for you as there is every shop you could think of or want in the area with plenty of decent restaurants with good value for money. There’s plenty of entertainment available around Chester all for good value for money.

Anonymous

Lovely historical city full of culture, restaurants and bars, there's lots of places for socialising and shopping for little or large budgets. It has only 2 nightclubs but they are popular and stay open late. With the large main train station, it has transport links to most areas in the country.

Anonymous

Chester itself is a lovely city, fantastic history and architecture. Lovely for hanging out with friends. Just outside of Chester is a fantastic outlet village with most of the best on the high street brands that you want in such place.

Anonymous

Easy access to city centre from campus. Many supermarkets within walking distance. Public transport is okay.

Anonymous

Rich culture, beautiful area and great nightlife (Rosie’s is the place to be). As an art student I am particularly fascinated by the beauty of Chester; from its green parks to ancient Roman buildings - it has everything I could possibly want - right on my doorstep too!

Anonymous

It is a brilliant place to live there’s lots of places to eat and hang out. I enjoy trying out the various different cocktail bars as well as the surrounding shopping centres