Chester
29 Reviews by Students #71 out of 422 University locations
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Great. Would recommend. Thinking of living here when I finish uni
By Jemima Morey On 1st July 20
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
The University of Chester is located in North West England, Cheshire. The reputation for teaching has been recognised with a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. 14,570 students are enrolled at the University of Chester.
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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 great 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 Easter 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 in Chester Market for one of their famous homemade and locally sourced hearty sandwiches. The tasty study fuel you’ll need!
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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’s over 35,000 animals over 128 acres of zoological gardens and just a 10-minute drive from Chester city. 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 going up and down. 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, stunning mountains and historical sites. Easily accessible by train, head to popular spots such as Llandudno, Snowdonia and Anglesey.
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all good thats why...
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Great city, lovely place to live in, shame the University is a s******* read more
Chester is the perfect...
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 is highly...
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Not meany cheap options food wise. read more
Chester is a lovely town...
Chester is a lovely town with plenty of activities to do read more
Generally pricey unless...
Generally pricey unless it’s a student night read more
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Chester is a beautiful...
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I think Chester is a...
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Good facilities all round...
Good facilities all round and great retail park nearby. Outlet with games/cinema read more
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Chester is a lovely place,...
Chester is a lovely place, clean and lively. read more
great public transport...
great public transport and everything is in walking distance! read more
Lovely city and with...
Lovely city and with good views read more
Chester is a nice but...
Chester is a nice but expensive place. read more
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Love this city!! Staying here after uni 100% read more
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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 with...
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 beautiful...
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