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Eastgate Clock

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The Eastgate Clock was erected to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. Apparently public opinion was divided over the clock design - some thought it overly fanciful, even garish, and out of step with its surroundings. However, over the course of time the Eastgate Clock has become one of the symbols of Chester; and according to the city's tourism website, the second most photographed clock in Britain, after Big Ben. more details ...
Eastgate, Chester, Cheshire, England

About Eastgate Clock
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Just south of the Cathedral.
Website: Eastgate Clock
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OS SJ405662
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Nearest Attractions The Rows - 0 miles (Historic Property) Chester Cathedral - 0.2 miles (Cathedral) Chester, St John the Baptist Church - 0.2 miles (Church) Chester Roman Amphitheatre - 0.2 miles (Roman) Chester Castle, Agricola Tower - 0.4 miles (Castle) Roman Garden - 0.5 miles (Garden) Hawarden Old Castle - 5.4 miles (Castle) St Deinol - 5.6 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Chester - 0.2 miles away Crewe - 19.7 miles away Congleton - 28.5 miles away Macclesfield - 31.9 miles away Buxton - 40.7 miles away Bradwell - 48.6 miles away Bakewell - 50.2 miles away Eyam - 50.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Delamere Cottage - 7.7 miles from Eastgate Clock Willington, Cheshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

Dairy Cottage - 12.2 miles from Eastgate Clock Gwern-y-Gaer, Clwyd Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £195

Y Gegin Fach - 12.5 miles from Eastgate Clock Rhosesmor, Clwyd Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £195

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Nearest Hotels

Oddfellows - 0.1 miles from Eastgate Clock Chester, Cheshire Stay from: £75.00

The Chester Grosvenor and Spa - 0.1 miles from Eastgate Clock Chester, Cheshire Stay from: £159.50

Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel - 0.1 miles from Eastgate Clock Chester, Cheshire Stay from: £58.50

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Grosvenor Place Guest House - 0.2 miles from Eastgate Clock Chester, Cheshire From: £30.00

Chester Town House - 0.2 miles from Eastgate Clock Chester, Cheshire From: £75.00

Laburnum House - 0.3 miles from Eastgate Clock Chester, Cheshire From: £100.00

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Chester
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Northgate Street
Chester
Cheshire
England
CH1 2HJ
Tel: 01244 402 111
Fax: 01244 400 420
Email: tis@chester.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitchester.com/
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