Medieval Theme Park Upon Dee

Official Coat of Arms

A shield divided quarterly, bearing a Roman centurion wielding a credit card reader, a black and white Tudor beam supporting a Starbucks sign, a red sandstone wall with 'COACH PARKING £15' emblazoned beneath, and a rampant River Dee struggling under the weight of pleasure boats shaped like medieval galleons.

TripAdvisor Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

"Visited Chester expecting a proper English city and found what feels like a very expensive open-air museum. The Rows are admittedly unique but good luck finding anything that isn't either a chain restaurant or selling overpriced 'medieval' tat to tourists. Even grabbed a coffee and the barista was dressed like they were auditioning for a Robin Hood film. The Roman walls are lovely though, and at least you can walk them for free while questioning why a pint costs £6 in what used to be a perfectly normal pub."

Property Listing

Embrace authentic medieval living in this stunning historic locale where every day feels like stepping back in time! Your morning commute will be a delightful stroll along genuine Roman walls (no car required through the pedestrianised centre!), while the unique galleried shopping experience of The Rows puts everything from artisanal coffee to luxury retail literally at your elevated doorstep.

Twinned With

Colonial Williamsburg — Both places have turned their entire historic centres into immersive experiences where locals dress for the tourists.

Supporting Evidence

Chester's famous Rows are the only covered galleries at street level in the world, originally built so medieval merchants could avoid the mud and horse droppings below - today they serve the same function but for avoiding tour groups with matching umbrellas.