Chester Town Hall, Chester
Chester Town Hall in Northgate Street opposite Chester Cathedral in the centre of Chester, Cheshire, was completed in 1869.
The building is constructed in sandstone
Architecture
Chester Town Hall is constructed in sandstone in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. The building is modelled on the design of the Cloth Hall in Ypres, Belgium. The distinctive central tower has a height of 49 metres.
Like many provincial town halls across the UK, various rooms are available for hire for such functions as weddings and film shoots.
Most of the administrative duties of Chester’s town hall are now carried on in a modern building opposite Chester Castle.
The building is modelled on the design of the Cloth Hall in Ypres, Belgium
Nearby
Other attractions to see in Chester include the Roman Amphitheater, the Roman Gardens, Grosvenor Park, the River Dee, St John’s Church, the Meadows, and the Rows.
Chester’s pubs and cafes include the riverside Boathouse, Ye Olde King’s Head and the Victoria at the Cross.
Access – Getting There
Chester Town Hall (chestertownhall.co.uk)
Northgate Street
Chester, CH1 2HJ
Tel: 01244 977703
Accommodation in Chester
Chester’s hotels include both upmarket and budget options. For a slice of history try The Chester Grosvenor, a luxury 5-star hotel in a renovated Victorian building on Eastgate or the Chester Townhouse B&B located in a 17th century townhouse on King Street.
Other good quality and affordable accommodation in Chester includes the Holiday Inn Chester South, the Crowne Plaza Chester and the Coach House Inn.
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