A Guide to Shopping in Chester

Eastgate is the main shopping street in Chester with the larger retail stores, and smaller unique boutiques on the Rows above. Chester is famous for it's Medieval Rows - galleried buildings with covered first floor walkways.

Some shops to look our for in Eastgate include; Browns of Chester, Waltons the Jewellers, Boodle & Dunthorne, Jack Wills, USC, Next, Sole Trader & Ecco.

Shopping In Eastgate Street.
(above) One of Chester's busiest streets, has attracted trade for 2000 years.

Godstall Lane (above) - A small narrow passage running off Eastgate Row North towards Chester Cathedral. You will find some curiosity shops including: Allisons of Chester, also Duttons Wine Bar.

Bridge Street runs North-South from the Chester Cross to the River Dee. Bridge Street has many specialist shops and boutiques; East, French Connection, Swarovski, Lowe & Sons Jewellers, Patisserie Valerie, Wesley Barrell, Jigsaw, Beau Perry. The photo above shows the entrance on to The Grosvenor Shopping Centre.

Either side of Bridge Street has covered Rows so don't miss these on your way back up Bridge St. - Just watch your head on the low wooden beams!

(above) Many of shops underneath the 'Rows' have very old stone ceilings.

Continuing south on Bridge St, through the traffic lights you will find yourself in Lower Bridge Street, which leads down the hill and under the city walls to the River Dee and the old bridge!

Please see our separate page for Watergate Street

Northgate leads north from Eastgate and takes you up to Chester Town Hall and The Forum shopping centre. Northgate shops include Hotel Chocolat, Zara, Gap, The White Company, The Hat Company. Another shop in Northgate well worth mentioning is the Chester Cheese Shop full of speciality cheese and pickles, don't forget your Cheshire Cheese!

The Forum has shops including: TJ Hughes, Boots, Chester Indoor Market and Chester Council Offices.

Chester Town Hall Square (Interactive Movie 1.4mb)

360 Movie of Northgate here

Rufus Court is also well worth a visit, just off Northgate.

Centurion Toy Soldiers - Rufus Court, Chester
We sell a range of historical miniatures from different eras in military history. These include, Rome, The Crusades, American Revolution, American Civil War and World War II. These are highly collectable and sought after figures. So whether you wish to recreate a particular moment from battle or simply take home a Roman souvenir, call in and take a look at our collection. It's well worth a visit. Opening Hours - Mon Closed, Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat - 11am-5pm. Tel: 01244 637098

The Grosvenor Shopping Centre

There are two indoor shopping malls in Chester. The Grosvenor Centre and The Forum Shopping Centre.

The Grosvenor Centre is a smart indoor shopping area entered from Bridge Street or Eastgate Street and has many high street names and designer shops. Including: Browns, Debenhams, H&M, Cheshires Jewellers, Jo Malone, Hugo Boss, Emma Somerset, The Body Shop, Laura Ashley and Boodles.

Shopping Near To Chester

Just outside of Chester is Cheshire Oaks.
McArthur Glen Factory Outlet Village.
One of the largest clothes retail centres in europe!

Also: Farm Shops in Cheshire

Please also visit our city guide York360, all about the city of York. York is also one of England's beautiful historic cathedral cities and makes a great place for a weekend break or short stay. York a great city for shopping and sightseeing. Hotels in York.