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The Roman Garden, thus called is a somewhat misleading name. It was certainly not here in Roman times, but is a left-over from Chester's contribution to the wonderful Festival of Britain which took place in London, in 1951. As such, for a time it was a triumph, for the untrained eye found it difficult to discern as an impostor.
Now many of the collective artefacts that made the gardens so realistic have vanished. Roman columns still stand as an attraction, but these have been altered and added to in a re-modelling effort of the year 2000. You will also find a reconstruction of a Roman hypocaust, an underfloor heating system recovered from the legionary baths in Bridge Street.
The gardens offer visitors a quiet oasis of tranquillity. They are an interesting stop and a pleasant place to rest tired eyes and weary feet following a forage into the essential heart of Roman Chester and its ancient city walls. The gardens also now give access to the River Dee, and interpretive panels tell the history of the garden and of the city in Roman times.
There are however, conflicting opinions, some say the gardens have been here since the site was used as a Roman garrison in 60 AD, and that it formed part of a settlement called Deva. The former version seems far more realistic, but perhaps its best to visit and make your mind up for yourself.
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All towns in CheshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandRecommended attractions near Roman Gardens | (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) It is almost impossible to list the magnificent Roman treasures this town possesses. Its extraordinary Roman Amphitheatre is but..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |  | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) A Minster was built here in the 10th-century to hold the remains of St.Werburgh, a Mercian princess who died in 707...... Information | Pictures (35) | Hotels |  | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) This is where you really can take a trip back into history, giving full reign to your imagination whilst discovering just what..... Information | Hotels | | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) .. Information | Hotels |  | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) The extensive ruins of Chester Castle can be found on a hillside overlooking the River Dee in close proximity to where the county..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
All attractions in CheshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels near Roman GardensHotels near Roman Gardens Cottages near Roman Gardens Bed & Breakfast near Roman Gardens  |  Macdonald New Blossoms HotelChester, Cheshire, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km)
In the city centre, the Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from Chester Racecourse and Chester Cathedral. Rooms have period features and modern facilities including LCD TVs....
More info and book online.. Price from £63.00 |  |  The Chester GrosvenorChester, Cheshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
This award-winning 5-star hotel boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant and individually decorated luxury rooms with bathrobes and Bose CD players. Guests can relax in the spa’s herb sauna or ice fount...
More info and book online.. Price from £149.00 |  | Oddfellows ChesterChester, Cheshire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
In the heart of Chester, minutes from the River Dee, Oddfellows features a stylish bar and a modern restaurant, along with boutique-style rooms. There is free Wi-Fi throughout....
More info and book online.. Price from £54.00 |  | The Pied BullChester, Cheshire, England (0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Dating from 1155, The Pied Bull is situated within the walls of the Roman city of Chester. Reputed to be the city's first licensed house, today the inn's interior reflects its distinctive heritage a...
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