Welcome to Handbridge

Handbridge is a small suburb located in the city of Chester, Cheshire. It is situated on the south bank of the River Dee and is known for its picturesque views of the river and the historic Handbridge Bridge. The area is home to a mix of residential properties, local businesses, and popular tourist attractions.

One of the most notable landmarks in Handbridge is the Roman Amphitheatre, which dates back to the 1st century AD. It is one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts. The area also boasts a number of other historic sites, including the ruins of St. Mary's Nunnery and the Handbridge War Memorial.

In addition to its rich history, Handbridge is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The area is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Handbridge Village Fete and the Handbridge Beer Festival. There are also a variety of local shops, restaurants, and pubs that offer a taste of the area's unique culture and charm.

Local Schools

School	Details
Queen's Park High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tom Kearns	Queens Park Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7AE 1244257088 School Website
Chester International School Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Goodwin	Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7AE 1244735610 School Website
The Catholic High School Chester A Specialist Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Cathryn Mckeagney	Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7HS 01244952788 School Website
Overleigh St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Drew	Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7HS 01244267525 School Website
The Grosvenor Park Church Of England Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Clark	Union Street Chester Cheshire CH1 1QP 1244569560 School Website
Dee Banks School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Reverend Judith Mcguinness	Dee Banks Sandy Lane Chester Cheshire CH3 5UX 01244981030
The Queens School Other Independent School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Wallace-Woodroffe	City Walls Road Chester Cheshire CH1 2NN 01244312078 School Website
Abbey School For Exceptional Children Other Independent Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Dr Katy Lee	10-12 Abbey Square Chester CH1 2HU 1244960000 School Website
Belgrave Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Juliette Benton	Five Ashes Road Westminster Park Chester Cheshire CH4 7QS 1244421332 School Website
The Bishops Blue Coat Church Of England High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Cairns	Vaughans Lane Great Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5XF 01244313806 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS 1.07 Miles

Bache Mill Lane, Bache, Cheshire, CH2 1BS 2.04 Miles

Capenhurst Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HE 5.85 Miles

Hawarden The Highway, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3DH 5.86 Miles

Hawarden Bridge Dee Marsh Junction, Sealand, Flintshire, CH5 2GG 6.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chester Boat Hire 01244 400594 The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SD 0.43 Miles
King Cabs 01244 311551 53 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NG 0.49 Miles
King Kabs 01244 343434 53 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NG 0.49 Miles
Rws Mini Bus Travel 01244 490494 Nicholas Street Mews, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2QS 0.58 Miles
Chester Private Hire 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.67 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.67 Miles
Abbey Chauffeur Hire 01244 326326 100 Foregate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 0.67 Miles
Minibus Hire Chester 01244 555002 Town Hall/Northgate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ 0.69 Miles
Minibus Hire Warrington 01925 363003 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HJ 0.71 Miles
My P.A. Executive Cars 01244 490071 Old Port Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4JP 0.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ch4 Overleigh Road Handbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch4 Hartington Street Handbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch4 Handbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch4 Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ch4 Eccleston Avenue Handbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Bridgegate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch4 Queens Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch4 Berkley Drive Handbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Grosvenor Street Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grosvenor Street Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ch1 Nicholas Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch4 Curzon Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 The Groves Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Pepper Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Bridge St/2 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Handbridge Med.Ctr. 01244 680169	The Handbridge Med.Ctr. Greenway St,Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7JS
City Walls Medical Centre 01244 357800	City Walls Medical Centre St Martins Way Chester Cheshire CH1 2NR
City Walls Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St Martins Way Chester CH1 2NR
City Walls Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Martins Way Chester CH1 2NR
Wdp Chester 0300 3034549	Aqua House 51 Boughton Chester CH3 5AF

Local Stores

Petrol Handbridge - Queen's Park Rd
Queen's Park Road
Handbridge
Chester
Cheshire
CH4 7JF
01244 677242
Store Website
0.14 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Wrexham Road
Wrexham Road Service Station
Wrexham Road
Chester
CH4 9DE
01244 671029
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Storrar Practice
The Storrar Practice 26 Tarvin Road Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5DH 01244 311106 mail@thestorrarpractice.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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Flookersbrook Veterinary Surgery
2 Ermine Road Chester Cheshire CH2 3PL 01244 313311 flookersbrookvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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Chester Caldy Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Caldy Valley Road Great Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5PR 01244 353020 chestercaldy@vets4pets.com Website 1.34 miles
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Chester Vets4pets
35 Brook Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2EB 01244 400273 chester@vets4pets.com Website 1.40 miles
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Ben Jones Veterinary Surgery
52 High Street Saltney Chester Cheshire CH4 8SF 01244 629999 enquiries@benjonesvet.co.uk Website 1.52 miles

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Green Lane Veterinary Centre
5 Green Lane Chester Cheshire CH4 8LS 01244 683 858 vets@greenlanevets.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 6.41 miles

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Wepre Park
This Is A Great Little Walk For Little Legs – Ideal As It’S Got A Good Path (Pushchair-Friendly, Most Of The Way).Parking Is Free And There’S Plenty Of It. It Has Park Area With Picnic Benches And A Café Area Next To The Car Park, Also With Toilets. 51 Wepre Ln Connah'S Quay Deeside CH5 4JR 7.51 miles

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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 8.60 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Delamere Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire. On This Route, You Will Follow The Red Waymarked Blakemere Trail, Allowing You To Walk Among Mature Trees And Around Blakemere Moss. Delamere Forest Is The Largest Forest In Cheshire, With Many Walking Trails In The Forest. CW8 2HZ 9.75 miles Situated Approximately 10 Miles From The Outskirts Of Chester And Close To The M56. The Forest Park Is Well Sign-Posted From The A54, A556 And B5152.

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 9.79 miles Car Park Free

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Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills. SY14 8LN 9.87 miles From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.

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