The Details: The Eastgate Clock sits above the main entrance into Chester from the east and is one of the most photographed landmarks in the city. Built to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, it frames perfectly from the Rows below and from the city walls above. It is a free thing to see, and no visit to Chester is really complete without walking under it.
“The Eastgate Clock, bult on the City wall at the City centre of Chester, is an attractive iconic picturesque that you must visit. The city wall can be called back to ancient history when the Roman ruled England. The wall first bult in the Eastgate on site of the Roman Fortress ga…”
“As someone from Chester, I’m biased in my love of Eastgate Clock, but it is the best landmark in the city. Beautiful from whichever angle you take a photo, the view from the clock are glorious too. It’s best enjoyed as part of a walk around the Roman Walls that encircle the city.…”
“Beautiful clock and the perfect place to start the circular walk around the city walls.”
“Absolutely stunning part of the city! It’s free to go up along the walls, which I highly recommend.”
“Beautiful monument. Possibility to get on the bridge right under the clock. From the top there is a nice view of both sides of the city street.”