Go walk about in Chester
The historic city of Chester has long been a favourite of visitors from around the world. Now, there's a new greener, cleaner and flexible way to experience the city, which visitors can download to their iPod, MP3 player, mobile phone or BlackBerry for £5. The 1.7 mile (2.7km) audio downloadable tour can be completed in two hours, though listeners have the freedom to go at their own pace.The Chester Revealed audio downloadable walking tour is narrated by actor and broadcaster Jonathan Keeble. To hear an audio sample from the podcast guided tour please click here.
The tour begins outside the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall, on Northgate Street. Enjoy a stroll along the historic street. Turn onto Eastgate Street before arriving at the Cross, where listeners will be treated to a rendition of David Mitchell in full cry. David is half of the world's only husband and wife town crying team.
Enjoy a stroll along the Rows, the unique covered walkways that still run uninterrupted through the front of buildings in the centre of the city. Outside the Falcon Inn hear about the Grosvenor family's influence on the city and the wider world. Head down Lower Bridge Street past another ancient hostelry, the Bear and Billet, before climbing onto the city's walls at Bridgegate. Hear about Chester's once fraught relationship with neighbouring Wales. See Roman ingenuity first-hand in the Roman Gardens. Get a must have picture of the Eastgate Clock (seen above), the second most photographed timepiece in the world. Admire Chester Cathedral. Walk through Abbey Square and back onto the city walls to Northgate.
Hear of an elopement, various ghostly happenings, bungled hangings and more with the Chester Revealed audio downloadable tour.
Unlike a conventional guided tour, with the Chester Revealed walking tour listeners have the flexibility to explore the city at their own pace. No need to join a guided party - with the Walk Talk Tour, Chester audio downloadable guide you're in charge.
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