Chester

The most complete walled city in Britain, Chester is the historic gem of North West England. The county town of Cheshire, its excellent concentration of motorways, roads and railways makes most areas of the UK within easy travelling distance.

Chester is also well served by Liverpool and Manchester Airports, and private aircraft can be accommodated at Hawarden Airport, four miles from the City.

A treasure trove of history, this 2,000 year old city also offers the best of today with unique attractions, ideal business locations, excellent business park, a wealth of shopping opportunities and a thriving nightlife. It has enjoyed major economic expansion with the attraction of a vibrant financial services sector which already boasts around 8500 jobs.

 Chester District Profile
Population 118,400
Economic output (GVA) per head estimated to be 15% above the sub-regional average.
Thriving, service sector-led economy, with City of Chester being an international 'Tourism Attack   Brand' for the Northwest' - over 8 million visitors a year
Around 10% employment growth since 1998 - and forecasts suggest that strong growth will continue.
Key sectors - Retail, Distribution, Hotels & Restaurants sector (30% of workforce); Financial, Professional and Other Business Services (c25% of workforce).
34% of residents qualified to NVQ Level 4 (first degree) or above.

For further district information see Annexes 1-4 of 'Building on Success'. Click here.

Chester City Council

Chester City Council offers a variety of services to businesses - both to new inward investors and indigenous companies. Services include:

  • Business advice and support
  • Property location service
  • Grants information
  • Development opportunities

Click here for further information.

Chester Projects

Chester Renaissance - click here for further information.

Chester Super Zoo - click here for further information.

Visiting Chester

If you are planning a visit to Chester, the Visit Chester website contains a wealth of information on shopping, eating out, accommodation and things to do.

Click here to visit the Visit Chester website.