Chester
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Chester is a very beautiful and historic city with plenty of bars and places to eat out which is appealing to students however many of the shops are fairly high end and a little expensive for students and there is not as much variety in shops as there could be. That being said there is plenty of shops you would visit more regularly for groceries or other household items.
By member1089071 On 18th July 2023
Study in Chester
Chester is located in the North West of England, right on the border of England and Wales. The University of Chester occupies five campus sites in and around the city.
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University of Chester
Starting life as a college in 1839, the University of Chester is the fifth oldest university in England. Their reputation for teaching has been recognised with a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Over 13,000 students are enrolled.
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Chester Student Life
Chester is a small city packed with charm, thanks to its long history which has been preserved. It’s perfect for students who want something a bit more low-key as it's more of a big town than a big city.
Cost of Living
Generally pricey…
Generally pricey unless it’s a student night
Not meany cheap options…
Not meany cheap options food wise.
Nice but expensive…
Chester is a nice but expensive place.
Nights Out
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Nightclubs
There aren't a huge number of nightclubs to choose from in Chester but a couple of the student favourites are Rosie’s, Cruise and Off The Wall. They all put on dedicated student nights with cheap entry and great drink deals.
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Live music
Chester boasts some notable live music venues. Both local and nationally renowned bands and DJs play in venues such as Telford’s Warehouse, The Live Rooms and Alexander’s Live.
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Quirky cocktail bails
For a relaxed drink with friends you will be spoilt for choice, with a superb selection of pubs and bars to try around the city. If you are after something a little different, you can head to one of theses three quirky cocktail bars: Prohibition, The Botanist and The Church.
Public Transport
great public transport and everything is in walking distance!
By member646380 On 4th March 20
Eating Out
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The Chalk cafe is the place to head for your caffeine fix. It’s an independent coffee shop in the city centre, offering carefully selected coffee and loose leaf tea. Pair it with one of their delicious locally sourced cakes and sandwiches made fresh everyday.
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The Kitchen is a new addition to the Storyhouse, which is a theatre, cinema, library and cultural centre in Chester. The Kitchen serves freshly made Mediterranean food all day. It’s a great spot to take some work and have a bite to eat in inspiring surroundings.
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Try Peak Sandwiches for one of their famous homemade and locally sourced hearty sandwiches. It'll fuel you up for your studies!
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Shopping
Chester has all the shopping that you will need with all the high street favourites. You can find independent gems, vintage shops and galleries when you stroll around the hidden cobbled streets of the city. Even if you hate shopping, you still need to visit The Rows which is a unique 13th Century building that has shops, cafes and restaurants. If you are after some great discounts, take a 15-minute drive outside the city to Cheshire Oaks which is the UK’s largest outlet shopping destination.
Days Out
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Chester Zoo is one of the UK’s largest zoos. There are over 35,000 animals over 128 acres of zoological gardens and it's just a 10-minute drive from Chester. Look out for ‘Chester Zoo Lates’ where you can enjoy cocktails whilst seeing the animals at night.
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The River Dee flows through the city and has a pretty promenade with cafes, restaurants and pubs. It is home to the oldest rowing regatta and you’ll often see sailers, rowers and canoeists on the water. A must-do activity is getting on the water yourself by hiring a pedalo!
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From Chester, you can be at the Peak District National Park in just over an hour’s drive. So don your hiking boots, grab a backpack and breathe in that fresh mountain air!
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If you are after some time in a bigger city, you can get to Liverpool in 45 minutes by train. Liverpool is a buzzing city with plenty to do. Whether you are looking for culture, restaurants, shopping or a night out, it's well worth a visit.
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Just across the Welsh border, there is lots to explore for a day trip or even longer. There is a stunning coastline, beautiful mountains and historical sites. Easily accessible by train, head to popular spots such as Llandudno, Snowdonia and Anglesey.
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Chester has lots...
Chester has lots of public transportation everywhere. There’s a variety of shops read more
To be honest, the...
To be honest, the cost of living in Chester is slightly high when it comes to groceries and other items for the house. Eating out or ordering deliveries also are slightly expensive in my opinion. Chester nightlife is great in the sense that it is a small community here, everyone sort of knows everyone, but a few more bars and clubs would be good for Chester read more
Lovely city with...
Lovely city with lots to do, variety of bars and restaurants with easy public transport access read more
although nightlif...
although nightlife somewhat lacks, easy access to liverpool for shopping and nights out. read more
the city of chest...
the city of chester is good!!! read more
its a beautiful a...
its a beautiful and historical city! read more
Chester’s a good...
Chester’s a good place in general read more
Not too many club...
Not too many clubs but good bars around read more
There's not much...
There's not much going on in chester but cost of living and accessibility to other cities are not bad read more
Other than an unf...
Other than an unfortunately difficult-to-find job opportunities for students; everything else in Chester has been wonderful, with everything in walking distance, good prices and a friendly community. read more
Great location, g...
Great location, good for shopping and food read more
It can get a litt...
It can get a little expensive at times read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city, everything is within walking distance and the history here is amazing! read more
Chester is beauti...
Chester is beautiful place to live, there are many walks and sights you can see. There are also many places to eat and have experiences, they may be more costly but that is just the city life. Overall very nice place to live read more
Amazing services...
Amazing services and easy access to a variety of thingd read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city, with the small town with more shops then you could ever need read more
Chester is a very...
Chester is a very pretty town with lots of bars and restaurants, there is only one club however and on a Saturday entry is £9 which is extortionate for what it is. Drinks are expensive but the same as most city’s. read more
There is limited...
There is limited places to go on a night out yet most people still go out every Wednesday and don’t get bored. The city is clean and safe at all times. read more
Chester is a vibr...
Chester is a vibrant city with so much to do and still facilitates that quiet downtime you always need read more
Chester is more o...
Chester is more on the pricey side however i do really enjoy it here i don’t typically go out because there’s not many places to go but i do like the shop here and with one bus you could get to cheshire oaks. The public transport is unreliable but there’s multiple options read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city with lots to do read more
1. I have thoroug...
1. I have thoroughly enjoyed my times here at Granary Studios. From move in week the atmosphere created has been next level, consistent weekly events including freebie Friday. The place is well secure with staff in the office and student wardens at night. The student wardens are very friendly. Cleaning is 100%. read more
Good transport li...
Good transport links and shopping etc but quite expensive read more
really nice town...
really nice town and lots of things to do read more
Great city and is...
Great city and is very safe, great for a night out. read more
Love the cute cad...
Love the cute cadres and shops read more
lovely great to l...
lovely great to live, friendly vibe read more
Lovely city and v...
Lovely city and very pretty and friendly read more
Good city very qu...
Good city very quiet the night life could be better but you can’t have everything read more
Lovely city with...
Lovely city with decent night life read more
i really like the...
i really like the city, it is small but it’s homely. read more
ian is awesome i...
ian is awesome i love ian live here and ian will forever and always look after you read more
good links to oth...
good links to other cities. town is full of dogs. read more
I love chester is...
I love chester is so pretty a d read more
Cozy place but it...
Cozy place but it closed early read more
I have included l...
I have included low stars as do not really have the money to do all those things, read more
Love everything a...
Love everything about Chester, so friendly and safe read more
I would say that...
I would say that being a student living in Chester is ideal because there’s a range of different activities to participate in and you can’t ever really get bored. Chester train station is only a 10-15 minute walk from my accommodation and I’m able to get to larger cities easily and travel safely. There’s plenty of supermarkets like, Tesco, Iceland and Aldi near by which I find having cheaper supermarkets like Aldi being close to my accommodation helps a lot with student budgeting. read more
Picturesque, hist...
Picturesque, historical city, accommodaton is considerably against other universities well priced. read more
Its easy to fo ev...
Its easy to fo everywhere and fun to go out read more
Public transport...
Public transport in England is horrendously unreliable. Shops are nearby to my accommodation but I don’t go out so it’s hard to tell what nightlife is like read more
Lovely city, slig...
Lovely city, slightly pricey but lots to do read more
Good time all rou...
Good time all round with good nights read more
It’s a small city...
It’s a small city but great nights out even though there isn’t many places it’s great fun tho read more
Everything’s so c...
Everything’s so condensed here it’s brilliant , night outs are terrible as there is only 2 clubs but it’s fun for freshers as everybody is in one of those two clubs. Restaurants are gorgeous though pricy read more
I haven’t really...
I haven’t really had to use public transport yet. I haven’t really been in many nights out but it’s good for shopping and it’s a wonderful town to walk round. read more
Chester is a very...
Chester is a very quiet safe place to live read more
Only 1 nightclub...
Only 1 nightclub in town, however lots of bars throughout the city read more
Compared to other...
Compared to other universities, the cost of accommodations are very reasonable. But because Chester is a small city, there is only a limited number of things to do, like going out for a walk, going to clubs, or going to pubs. There are other things to do in Chester, such as going to the Chester zoo, but as a student who doesn't have a car and because public transportation is getting expensive, options can feel limited at times. However, the city. is beautiful with great architecture and greenery around. It is a very aesthetic and inspiring place to be and I enjoy living here. But I wouldn't want to live here for long because the city is so small and not diverse. read more
My accommodation...
My accommodation is close to everything it is in the centre you can find anything you are looking for in Chester read more
Safe city, cost o...
Safe city, cost of living fairly affordable. read more
Everything is gen...
Everything is generally expensive right now but Chester is still accessible for the student budget. Although large supermarkets aren't as close as would be preferable. read more
Not as exciting o...
Not as exciting of a night life, however, it’s a beautiful city and if you’re with the right people anything can be made fun read more
I quite like it h...
I quite like it here. Lots of things to do and cute coffee shops read more
I love shopping i...
I love shopping in chester and all the little mini shops read more
the town is absol...
the town is absolutely fantastic read more
Lots to do and se...
Lots to do and see. Shame some of the shops are closing but still choice of things to do. read more
cost of living cr...
cost of living crisis has greatly effected my time at uni. transport is good but during cold weather it is unreliable and chester races. this needs to be improved read more
Shopping can be e...
Shopping can be expensive but thats just the cost of living read more
Transport to the...
Transport to the city is easy to get to and reliable as well as the places to eat being varied. However the cost of living is an issue read more
Great town and gr...
Great town and great people. I would consider this if liverpool and Manchester had a more calm and flat older sibling. The town is beautiful however if you are looking for that typical wild student life this is not the town for you. However with easy train links most are able to make that aspect work. Definitely more refined for those who would like to focus on thier studies and have fun here and there. Especially now that there is only 1 nightclub and a few bars. read more
Chester is a very...
Chester is a very beautiful and historic city with plenty of bars and places to eat out which is appealing to students however many of the shops are fairly high end and a little expensive for students and there is not as much variety in shops as there could be. That being said there is plenty of shops you would visit more regularly for groceries or other household items. read more
Nice public trans...
Nice public transport not much to do on nights out read more
Great sized city...
Great sized city with plenty of opportunities with access to other shopping centres in neighbouring areas read more
its very expensiv...
its very expensive for students, you will struggle with balancing a part tie job whilst also fulfilling your uni course. read more
Though Chester ha...
Though Chester has a great University and a very beautiful city, but the cost of living is high. You have to get a part time job as well for ease of everything. read more
Small city so ver...
Small city so very simple to navigate, night life a bit on the quiet side, value for money is affordable, scenery and architecture very pleasant and historic. read more
It’s a quiet city...
It’s a quiet city, really easy to settle into. read more
Great city, lots...
Great city, lots of stuff to do. Easy to get to and from places read more
The city of Chest...
The city of Chester is really beautiful city, but the cost of living here. It’s too much for a student and prices are higher than the rest of northwest of England. read more
Chester is an inc...
Chester is an incredible city. There’s no surprise that it’s among the likes of York, Bangor, Durham, Bath and Brighton in all the “best cities in the UK” lists. High street is booming and full of life, independent businesses dominate while plenty of chains are around as well, people are usually insanely friendly, restaurants and night life are amazing and there are so many historic views and cool places. Connections are great too, you can go anywhere in the North, West Midlands or Wales for very cheap because of the trains, and London trains can be quite affordable as well. Liverpool and Manchester are stone throws away and are highly recommended for days out. My one gripe is that this is a rather expensive city, like the others mentioned at the start. It isn’t as bad as Bath or Durham but is probably more expensive than Bangor and York. read more
Lovely little cit...
Lovely little city with beautiful river read more
Chester is a love...
Chester is a lovely city and is great for students as it has great nightlife and lovely independent shops and cafes. read more
ROSIES TILL CLOSI...
ROSIES TILL CLOSIES!!!!!!!!!!! read more
- Good town with...
- Good town with a decent night life read more
Chester is small...
Chester is small historical city, and it’s very easy to go around :) read more
Chester feels lik...
Chester feels like a really safe place to live. Friendly and approachable residents, a really cosy-feeling place. read more
I live just outsi...
I live just outside of Chester city so lots of things nearby and a variety of places to shop for food and other essentials. read more
All worth the cos...
All worth the cost as it is a lovely place read more
chester is a love...
chester is a lovely and quiet city with historic places to visit. very beautiful scenery as well with the parks read more
Lovely city very...
Lovely city very small and quiet read more
It’s nice in the...
It’s nice in the centre but isn’t easy to drive read more
Affordable and ea...
Affordable and easy transition read more
Chester is a bit...
Chester is a bit expensive city to live in and very difficult to find a family accommodation, but other than that, its a very safe city to stay. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is a bit of a nightmare for students if I’m being honest, however the night life in Chester is good but again a bit expensive, for shopping there is a lot of high end shops but primark is decent read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living here is quite expensive and the night life could do with improvement. read more
Very good and nic...
Very good and nice atmosphere however wish there was more to do read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful town I could not fault it. It’s very clean, has amazing shops and there is always buskers out on the streets at the weekend. This creates a lovely warm environment every time I walk through chester, makes me glad to be here. read more
Great city to liv...
Great city to live in. Feels more like a large town. Fantastic historic feeling here read more
Lovely place, jus...
Lovely place, just a little expensive for students. read more
Chester Is a love...
Chester Is a lovely city with a friendly atmosphere. Whilst it isn’t a big city, there’s plenty to do. There’s always something on whether it be live bands, comedy clubs at Alexanders, the story house, clubbing or eating out! read more
Lovely city but i...
Lovely city but it is a little expensive read more
Good transport bu...
Good transport but everything is also walking distance read more
Chester is such a...
Chester is such a homely place read more
Not one to go out...
Not one to go out but love Chester city read more
I live Chester, i...
I live Chester, it’s just perfect for me. read more
The city is reall...
The city is really beautiful and peaceful to stay. read more
Quite expensive a...
Quite expensive and not much to do, but generally good read more
Nice city, which...
Nice city, which isn’t too big for someone from a small place. There’s a good night life and isn’t too expensive read more
Chester is reason...
Chester is reasonably priced, beautiful area, and everything you need in walking distance read more
A really good pla...
A really good place to live it is a bit expensive but a really pretty city read more
It is really easy...
It is really easy to find your way around Chester, this Chester is really safe and the people around are very nice, although it can be quite boring in Chester but it’s an awesome place. read more
Transport is so e...
Transport is so easy to get around chester, and the social life is amazing. read more
Great town, plent...
Great town, plenty of places to see. Great scenery read more
Amazing small cit...
Amazing small city with everything based closely, very pretty read more
Police are virule...
Police are virulent so you feel safe late at night read more
Lovely city, love...
Lovely city, lovely people, but expensive read more
Well linked to Li...
Well linked to Liverpool and Manchester if needed, nice restaurants and decent night life read more
Chester is one of...
Chester is one of the nicest cities I have ever been I am so grateful to be able to live and study here read more
Very cute town lo...
Very cute town lots to do such as shopping and restaurants etc. read more
good train statio...
good train station and bus station, there’s so many nice restaurants read more
The most valuable...
The most valuable aspect of Chester is the safety of the town. read more
Loads of options...
Loads of options for places to eat, great local night club. Shopping isn’t as great read more
Great! would reco...
Great! would recommend to friends! read more
Gorgeous city, pl...
Gorgeous city, plenty of places to go to and explore, however the cost of living is too much read more
Chester is a very...
Chester is a very lovely city. Serene and peaceful too. read more
chester is a nice...
chester is a nice small city, i am happy to live here and feel safe comfortable, and always have plenty of things to do read more
Love living here,...
Love living here, feel safe even late at night as a female. Clubs are hit or miss but can be a great night out. Shops super close to where I live and public transport everywhere for getting to other places. Super pretty too. read more
A quiet city whic...
A quiet city which I thoroughly enjoy living in read more
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Lovely place to b...
Lovely place to be! Enjoy the whole experience! read more
Best city in this...
Best city in this part of England I think. Small, manageable and the people are lovely too read more
I usually buy my...
I usually buy my groceries at Aldi which is reasonably cheap. Eating out is expensive but always delicious. There are about three or four clubs in Chester where you could go to and they are packed with students. Hence, perfect for students. There is a shopping centre called Cheshire oaks where you can buy good clothes . The city itself offers Primark and tk-max. The offer of cabs, bus and train making the city's infrastructure attractive to me. (Also trains are quite cheap e.g. Chester to Liverpool 5Pound!) read more
Excellent place,...
Excellent place, all of the shops available and easy to find. Lovely food. read more
Really beautiful...
Really beautiful city very walkable really enjoyed my experience living here I really feel like a local and there is so many places to explore, some really friendly owners of small businesses that make you feel welcome and part of the community, very cutesy place if you know where to look, fairly safe although in recent months a higher level of homelessness and aggressive homeless people have started to dampen my experience as they are very threatening asking for money outside shops. Chester definitely needs a clearer identity and ease of finding the cute little spots as I’ve only found them recently, Night life is pretty boring if you’re 18 sure it’s ok. But in general it’s very bland “bad music” Uber is rubbish here but they have a taxi app and some really friendly taxi drivers had some great conversations. Chester has some great places to eat, although recently I was made to feel unwell as a cheap eats place was very homophobic to my friend. Live music on offer is decent. read more
Wonderful walkabl...
Wonderful walkable town, everything is quite close and transportation is easy enough with buses and taxis. read more
It's alrightly pr...
It's alrightly priced in chester if you know where the student deals are and the best places to chill with mates. I don't eat out frequently but when I do the food is always delicious with friendly service. We only have 2 clubs at the moment so the night life is a little dead sometimes. Shopping is okay and I never use public transport due to how close everything in the city is. read more
One of the most b...
One of the most beautiful city’s in England. The town has so much character, so many great places and is really focused on accommodating students. And at the same time the city is not too big, so you don’t have to worry about any dangers at night even when you’re a woman. read more
amazing cafes and...
amazing cafes and bars, not much shopping unless you go to cheshire oaks though read more
Small but not too...
Small but not too small, eating out and food shopping can be expensive, nights out are good, safe city for nightlife read more
Great city with l...
Great city with lots of things to do read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city, vibrant with life read more
Chester is a good...
Chester is a good place to live to study, it's near Manchester & Liverpool, going to these city is just a hour half to arrive. read more
Chester is a good...
Chester is a good place to live if you love the quiet and peaceful environments read more
I love the city ,...
I love the city , the food is lovely and the night out is always fun read more
Chester is the pe...
Chester is the perfect sized place in my opinion. Everywhere is easily accessible via walking, and the public transport is easy to use when necessary. The people are always lovely and there is always something to do. Moreover the architecture and history are amazing. read more
quite expensive t...
quite expensive to go out unless it’s a wednesday or monday read more
Nice place to liv...
Nice place to live, friendly people, can’t fault it read more
Very pretty place...
Very pretty place. Rosies till closies read more
Unreal nights out...
Unreal nights out just so expensive read more
I love chester, e...
I love chester, even though it’s small, there’s so much to do- cafes, stores, local shops, art cafes, museum, the river. Nightlife is amazing read more
Dj need to take a...
Dj need to take a serious look at there careers and actually Dj as they play the same songs every night and don’t actually Dj read more
Great city with p...
Great city with plenty to do there read more
Great city, but e...
Great city, but expensive, not a problem though x read more
Very nice place e...
Very nice place everything close to each other read more
Cute city, many t...
Cute city, many things to do, nice community read more
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Really enjoyable,...
Really enjoyable, good selection of restaurants and places to go out. read more
Great city everyt...
Great city everything is so close read more
There are a few p...
There are a few places to eat out, plenty of take aways. Grill maker on brook street is definitely number one. Nights out just ain’t for me, maybe it just the environment I just don’t like, that’s a personal opinion, however others have said that nights out are great with the right friends. Shopping for luxury isn’t the best, however there are plenty of places to shop for food etc. read more
A great place to...
A great place to live with lots of things to do to keep you entertained. read more
Chester is great...
Chester is great for shopping and going out drink as there is literally clubs and shops everywhere. Living in Chester is manageable as long as you're smart with your money. read more
Needs more nightc...
Needs more nightclubs lovley quiet town read more
Not exaclty cheap...
Not exaclty cheap. Night outs not exaclty exhilarating read more
Good nightlife in...
Good nightlife in late night bars and clubs read more
Chester is a love...
Chester is a lovely city not too big but lots to do. Not a busy nightlife like other universities but still a good time with good friends in places such as Rosie’s and local pubs. read more
Pretty expensive...
Pretty expensive for eating out but nights out are cheap if you plan them right (30p mixer in Tesco) read more
Despite being a v...
Despite being a very small city there’s so much to do, buses and trains to major cities such as Liverpool and Manchester are so regular and affordable and good for a students budget. read more
lovely area, grea...
lovely area, great people, very easy access read more
Loved living here...
Loved living here, will be sad to move when I graduate read more
Good range of eat...
Good range of eateries but nightlife isn’t the best. Nevertheless, Chester isn’t far from Manchester and Liverpool which are a good night out read more
Lots of bars and...
Lots of bars and restaurants:) read more
Chester is a love...
Chester is a lovely place to live, lots of restaurants and shops, amazing day out however some places are very highly expensive. read more
Chester is a smal...
Chester is a small city still with a good variation of experience you’d expect to find on a larger city. There is a good demographic mix within the city allowing for students to thrive read more
The city of Chest...
The city of Chester is a good place to be. It’s a nice small city that offers many means of entertainment such as cinemas and shops it also had plenty of food to try like Chipd read more
everything is ava...
everything is available being in the centre of town read more
Good town plenty...
Good town plenty of ways to get around and plenty of places to eat and get drinks read more
It's really nice...
It's really nice city but cost of living is alittle much read more
It’s a bit expens...
It’s a bit expensive living in Chester read more
Clean environment...
Clean environment and friendly people read more
Chester as a whol...
Chester as a whole is lovely. Nights out are class read more
Safe and friendly...
Safe and friendly. Clean, besides bird and occasional dog stool. read more
Great nights out...
Great nights out and very safe too and easy to get around read more
Enjoyable place t...
Enjoyable place to live can be a bit rough read more
Need more clubs a...
Need more clubs and affordable student nights read more
Not bad. Not got...
Not bad. Not got the selection of nightlife or food that Liverpool or Manchester has but what it does have isn’t bad. Just would benefit from more selection of places. read more
I love Chester bu...
I love Chester but it’s not the cheaper place to live read more
Nowhere to go on...
Nowhere to go on nights out, not good for partying read more
Nice city, with p...
Nice city, with plenty to do. Great transport links as well. read more
There are only 2...
There are only 2 clubs to choose from, so it can get a bit boring. Very easy to find an aldi close to main campus which is great for a budgeted foodshop or tesco superstore in town. lovely small city with a good amount of shops for necessities read more
Public transport...
Public transport is easily accessible, the clubs are limited but still very good and popular. Eating out in Chester is very good many options both cheap and expensive read more
Nice little town....
Nice little town. Not very good for nightlife but I love how cosy and charming the city is. Lots of pubs, shops and restaurants. You can get basically anywhere by walking. read more
Lovely place to l...
Lovely place to live, great bars and restaurants in the city. Good connections to Liverpool. read more
Highly satisfied...
Highly satisfied with the city's accessibility however the cost of living is quite high read more
Good nights out i...
Good nights out in Chester and good walking distance between places read more
Excellent shoppin...
Excellent shopping experience with low crime rate read more
Lovely atmosphere...
Lovely atmosphere, plenty of facilities read more
It is a safe and...
It is a safe and serene city with beautiful places for tourism. Amazing places to visit with friends It is environmental friendly and hygienic at all times. read more
I’m not really a...
I’m not really a night out person but according to my flat mate, they all having a good time. read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful small city every where is walking distance so for me there’s no need for transport. I don’t pray much but if you don’t enjoy night life in Chester you can go to close by cities like Manchester or Liverpool. read more
Easily accessible...
Easily accessible with everything at your doorstep. Great environment during the day and night with a great sense of community. read more
I don’t have a ba...
I don’t have a bad thing to say about this beautiful city. It was a privilege to be able to live and study there. Plenty of shops, numerous food places, it’s a small city and was perfect for me personally as I hate busy places. It’s so relaxed and peaceful. read more
Shopping and tran...
Shopping and transportation it quite expensive but we get the new stuff and cheap stuff from pound land read more
Small city everyt...
Small city everything in walking distance read more
Chester Is an ide...
Chester Is an ideal place to be read more
Very welcoming an...
Very welcoming and friendly city with little to no crime activity. I feel very safe and at home when I walk around the town. Lovely place to visit and also very interesting sites to visit read more
Lovely place to l...
Lovely place to live, a historical town that has it all read more
Chester is a very...
Chester is a very nice place to live. Doesn’t see too expensive either. There are so many good restaurants and a few nice pubs and bars. The Storyhouse is a unique place in town. Nights out are limited to a few places but I always have fun regardless. Train station can be a bit of a far walk depending on where you live (About 30 minutes from campus). Haven’t done much shopping but there’s shops in town and a retail park nearby. read more
Chester is a smal...
Chester is a small city so struggles more against the bigger cities, but it is still a nice place with many different shops and places to go near by. There are often things to do and safety is not a concern when walking through the centre. read more
Such a lovely are...
Such a lovely area to live with so many facilities within walking distance. The city is visually appealing and contains all of the facilities that a student needs. There is a variety of food shops to choose to shop at and lots of places to visit. Chester zoo being within walking distance is really lovely. read more
Great city to liv...
Great city to live in with everything on our doorstep read more
The city centre i...
The city centre is close to the university and my accommodation which is amazing. There are lots of great bars to go to for a night out, my favourite being Kuckoo! I have found Chester to be a very attractive and fun place to live during my time at uni. read more
Great student cit...
Great student city with lots of history and character but need to go to nearby cities for more shopping and activities. read more
Regular trains an...
Regular trains and buses which is fab. Loads of nice places to eat. A good night out if bars are your scene but not great for clubbing as its basically just rosies. read more
Tudor Place truly...
Tudor Place truly is a fantastic place to live, being a slightly older (21) undergraduate student, I was really keen to ensure that I found the perfect accommodation to spend my first year of university life. All of the rooms are modern and up to date with fantastic storage (including under-bed), I have a gold en-suite room and the size of the room has been great! The staff are brilliant - they respond to emails quickly and there’s always someone at the desk which is helpful with parcels! There is security on a night time as well as 24/7 CCTV surveillance which is fantastic for making you feel safe and secure. The location is great. I am a midwifery student so my campus is only a 20 minute walk (which is through town too) and placement less than a 20 minute walk down the road. Being so close to the town centre is fantastic for shops and bars etc. I love Tudor Place so much that I’ll be moving into a studio here in September and will hopefully stay there for my remaining studies :) read more
Chester is a grea...
Chester is a great city and very traditional with its buildings which makes it so historical and amazing to walk around read more
I find the transp...
I find the transport to not be the best due to all the one way roads, however, due to everything being within walking distance I see no need for myself to use it except for the train read more
Chester is quite...
Chester is quite a nice city. There isn't much variety regarding nightlife when compared to other cities. It's hard to judge how much COVID is to blame for that though. read more
Chester is nice a...
Chester is nice and easy to get around with a decent array of shops and supermarkets read more
Chester can be ex...
Chester can be expensive but it is worth it for the quality read more
feel very safe he...
feel very safe here and enjoy the nightlife as well as all the other aspects especially the history read more
Chester is a grea...
Chester is a great place for students as it has a great balance of social and university life read more
Nice and cosy cit...
Nice and cosy city to live in good restaurants and selection of bars read more
I am happy to liv...
I am happy to live here, although there are many inconvenience, such as few restaurants, few different kind of cuisine, hardly to find something could order in the middle of the night. But it make me healthier, and cost way less than lives in Nottingham. Need change a stop to London with train, but time does not have much different. read more
Great place since...
Great place since it has historical structures all throughout city. A perfect preserved Roman city linking to present. As this place is restricted and i live inside the city wall, public transport is kind of useless for me. Although over all public transport system in this city is poor. But its a small place can be covered on foot or cycle. read more
Chester is the be...
Chester is the best city in the centre of the UK read more
I honestly do not...
I honestly do not know where to start with this review. It will be a long one but if you are considering booking the Towpath, I would strongly suggest you take a read. It has taken me so long to write this as I’ve only just processed all the wrong-doing’s and distress that was caused during my stay at the Towpath. I would even go as far as saying that I was ‘gaslit’ into believing that my best interests were taken into consideration and that the situation was dealt with sensitively. When I moved in , I was very happy, my room was clean and the accommodation is situated in a nice area. The kitchen was spacious but the ripped sofa was tatty and full of dirt. I reported this and it was then cleaned. The communal areas seemed nice, although the gym was very disappointing. The first minor issue arose when a tenant had moved out , leaving behind a whole fridge of food and many cupboards filled with their property. When I had finally realised they had moved out , I let the staff know that read more
Main club is Rosi...
Main club is Rosie's, though I wouldn't recommend it. Unfriendly doormen seem to make problems for fun. If you're desparate for a night out in Chester i guess it's okay, but otherwise I'd just suggest getting the train to Liverpool instead. read more
The clubs and bar...
The clubs and bars are very close in the city centre. From my accommodation it’s a 5 minute walk before you are almost in the city centre. There are a lot of places to go during the day and at night. There is a high police presence so on nights out it’s very safe and eating out during the day and night is very good. There is a bubbly atmosphere in Chester. read more
Chester is an exc...
Chester is an exceptionally beautiful place given the size of it in comparison with bigger cities read more
An old city with...
An old city with history in it and old buildings in a very good condition read more
A nice quiet city...
A nice quiet city, but not much going on. read more
Very nearby to th...
Very nearby to the university campuses, has all the standard supermarkets and access to marketplaces for fresh local food read more
Taxi services are...
Taxi services are helpful and local restaurants are very accommodating for students offering many deals and ways to save. Local nightclubs offer limited choice of music tastes and mostly just offer what is popular at the time. Drinks prices are reasonable for club standards read more
Chester is a pret...
Chester is a pretty, but relatively pricey, smaller city to live in. It has a lot of natural beauty and the cathedral is breathtaking. The shopping is a little limited to what I’m used to but there’s no issue in finding what I need. Public transport exists but I’ve never taken it as I prefer to walk since things aren’t more than 20 mins away. Nice selection of restaurants and pubs but limited in clubs. read more
Chester looks rea...
Chester looks really lovely, but isn't a fantastic place to live after a few years. It's essentially just students and old people, no nightlife really at all, no LGBT+ spaces, etc. Very much built for the people who live here and hard to feel like you fit in. read more
Chester is a grea...
Chester is a great city, especially for students, nightlife is fab read more
Rent high compare...
Rent high compared to more inspiring neighbouring cities. Get a very rough apartment for much more than a really nice one elsewhere. read more
Chester is a nice...
Chester is a nice town for students, as it offers plenty of opportunities to shop, go out at night and socialize with friends. read more
Tesco is the clos...
Tesco is the closest for me to do a food shop which isn’t the cheapest. Aldi is within walking distance but have to get a taxi back if I have a lot of shopping. read more
Great city but sm...
Great city but small. After your degree you’ve seen everything read more
Great city, lots...
Great city, lots to do, friendly people read more
Lovely, small tow...
Lovely, small town with lots to do. Nights out are expensive tho as not many student places read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city, so nice to have a walk around and has lots of things available for students to do! read more
Great place to li...
Great place to live lots of things to do read more
I love the city a...
I love the city and there are a lot of nice attractions. read more
the city is stunn...
the city is stunning, the architecture is beautiful and the people are lovely from what i’ve experienced so far. There is still so much of chester I can’t wait to explore once things fully open read more
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Perfect location...
Perfect location for university and town read more
Great location lo...
Great location lots of shops and restaurants with great travel links to other areas read more
A little expensiv...
A little expensive depending on where you go read more
Chester is good f...
Chester is good for a day out but living here for the last 3 years has been extremely boring as there is very little to do considering the city is an over sized town and can be walked across in just over 10 minutes. A lot of restaurants, shops and bars are very expensive and I don’t feel the city and it’s people are very keen on students. There is only one club worth going to and that is a stretch so the nightlife is underwhelming. read more
Chester is quite...
Chester is quite mundane in comparison to other Cities hosting Universities. The city itself is fairly small. There aren't many student events and there isn't a lot of choice for nights out. Its fun exploring the roman walls, amphitheatre and Roman Gardens but it soon gets old. Perfect for students who aren't as bothered about the social aspects of Uni, however for social butterflies it's probably not the best. There are a lot of restaurants to try however. If you have the money that is. read more
A quaint city but...
A quaint city but has everything you need read more
Great city for st...
Great city for students and also for a scenic 3 years. read more
There is lots to...
There is lots to do round chester however it can be expensive read more
Great amenities a...
Great amenities and nightlife (precovid) read more
Chester is absolu...
Chester is absolutely beautiful. Although it’s a city, it’s not intimating. It’s a perfect move up from a small welsh town! read more
Haven’t used publ...
Haven’t used public transport but see it often! Eating out has been good and social life is also good read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city with a lot of things to do. Plenty of activities and nightlife in Chester for students to enjoy their time at Uni. read more
Easy to get in an...
Easy to get in and out of. Nights out are good but can be pricey. Food shopping is good and the town is really very nice to walk around read more
Fab city, chilled...
Fab city, chilled atmosphere, lots of pubs and bars to enjoy read more
Historical city w...
Historical city with its wonders. Everything is available and in cheap price. Cost of living is not expensive at all. Multiple side jobs are available if someone wants to work. Multiple shops and malls are open for a weekend shopping. read more
Chester city cent...
Chester city centre is excellent, a good variety of things to do and places to go. And all within walking distance. read more
expensive but wor...
expensive but worth it such a great city to live in read more
A beautiful city...
A beautiful city with many places to go with friends read more
I think Chester i...
I think Chester is a beautiful city and there is a lot of stuff to do especially for students. Only one train away if you want to hop to Liverpool for shopping or a day away in wales. read more
Large selection o...
Large selection of stores, cafes and pubs read more
Although it can b...
Although it can be pricey, Chester is an excellent living atmosphere. With amazing shops, restaurants and plenty of clubs and bars to visit in the evenings, there is always something to keep you busy read more
The city of Chest...
The city of Chester is absolutely lovely to wander around and it is not even needed to use the public transportation to go to the nice shops or even the campus. read more
It's a small town...
It's a small town so the train and bus stations are always near, and what Chester lacks in nights out and shopping, you can always travel to Liverpool or Cheshire Oaks to get that experience. Chester is a beautiful city with great views and atmosphere and if you're from a small town like myself, you'll feel much more comfortable here than in a bustling big city read more
all good thats...
all good thats why I chose here read more
Great city, lovel...
Great city, lovely place to live in, shame the University is a s******* read more
Chester is the pe...
Chester is the perfect city, with or without a vehicle. Its small enough to walk everywhere in town but also big enough it does not feel small and everyone is ontop of eachother! read more
public transport...
public transport is highly rated as it can get me out of Chester quicker than the speed of light. eating out: there are a few good places to eat out but some of them (opera grill) are way too overpriced for microwaved food. Shopping: only in first year did I use the town centre for shopping but now that the town centre is practically dead, Cheshire oaks and the Trafford centre in Manchester are the nearest decent shopping areas. read more
Cheser is a lovel...
Cheser is a lovely city, especially when it comes to shopping. the cost of living here isn't that high as it's an affordable city. read more
Great. Would reco...
Great. Would recommend. Thinking of living here when I finish uni read more
Not meany cheap o...
Not meany cheap options food wise. read more
Chester is a love...
Chester is a lovely town with plenty of activities to do read more
Generally pricey...
Generally pricey unless it’s a student night read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city, not too big, not too small! Love it! read more
Love chester, it...
Love chester, it may be small but it packs a punch read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city. Not too small, not too big. Everything is within walking distance, perfect for those who aren’t able to travel via car. read more
I think Chester i...
I think Chester is a lovely city for students who are looking for something a little more lowkey as it’s more of a big town than a city read more
Good facilities a...
Good facilities all round and great retail park nearby. Outlet with games/cinema read more
Nice city to live...
Nice city to live in, bad for parking tho. read more
Chester is a love...
Chester is a lovely place, clean and lively. read more
great public tran...
great public transport and everything is in walking distance! read more
Lovely city and w...
Lovely city and with good views read more
Chester is a nice...
Chester is a nice but expensive place. read more
Chester is beauti...
Chester is beautiful and always has something going on. read more
Everyone is frien...
Everyone is friendly. Good range of shops, eating out facilities. read more
Small city but wi...
Small city but with Liverpool nearby this is never a problem. Safe feeling environment. Plenty of restaurants and bars with dance floors despite there only being 2 nightclubs read more
Love this city!!...
Love this city!! Staying here after uni 100% read more
A beautiful city...
A beautiful city with a good range of shops and restaurants. Not a huge variety of clubs but still is a good night out in the main nightclubs and bars. read more
A beautiful city...
A beautiful city with a really good nightlife and a good variety of places to eat and shop, don't forget the Zoo! read more
Chester is a beau...
Chester is a beautiful city and I feel proud to live there! The uni is right near the city centre, the shops are great and the bars/restaurants are wonderful and there is so much to choose from. Nightlife isn't the most exciting but it's a quaint place with a really friendly feel - there's always something to do. read more