Northwich Town Centre - Sunday May 7 - 2006
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Chester is a unique city - a city of treasures. Located just 17 miles from the home of the Thundersprint in Northwich, its abundance of black and white buildings, set in a circuit of glorious city walls, make it a must for visitors.
Melt your credit card in only two easy hours shopping in Chester's world famous "Rows."
Chester's
crowning glory has to be its 13th century Rows - two tiers of shops
running along the main streets with dozens of shops featuring some of the world's
leading brand names.
Other top attractions include the city's 1000 year old Cathedral, boating on the River Dee and the Roman Amphitheatre, which was built over 2000 years ago to entertain 7000 spectators.
Roman soldiers enact many aspects of Roman life - but not all!
Meanwhile, Cheshire has its own treasures.
Dotted with tiny unspoiled villages, delightful little market towns and beautiful countryside, Cheshire is the place to visit for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
In Chester, and Cheshire, you can discover how the Romans conquered the area, why the county is quite literally built on salt and the heritage which our waterways bring.
Visit grand stately homes and ancient manor houses and then explore castles or relax in beautiful gardens - rich with colour throughout the year.
It's not just adults who can indulge themselves in the many pleasures of Chester and Cheshire. Chester Zoo is the UK's biggest animal attraction, with 500 species.
Cheshire is famed for its excellent fishing in canals, rivers and lakes. Tiger sharks are mainly confined to the Blue Planet aquarium. Probably...
Northwich is the home of the Thundersprint - which is the world's biggest biking street party and is held in May each year.
Over 100,000 enthusiastic fans from all over the country pack Northwich town centre for a huge free show of bikes and Cheshire tradition.
The RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park takes place in July and is one of the biggest such events in the U.K., attracting well over 100,000 visitors from across the country.
The famous Chester races are staged on the oldest racecourse in Britain and Oulton Park, near Northwich, plays host to both the British Superbike and Touring Car championships.
Nearby, Blue Planet Aquarium, the biggest aquarium in the UK, features a 70 metre underwater tunnel, providing views of awesome sharks!
Elsewhere there are farms to visit, giant Shire horses to stroke, birds of prey in flight, and delicious farm made ice creams to enjoy.
Sports, festivals, music, food and drink - and even worm charming, also feature in Chester and Cheshire's packed, year round, calendar of events which truly offer something for everyone.
Jokes about the winner of the Thundersprint organiser look alike competition are unworthy!
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If you have any ideas on how we can make improvements to the Thundersprint please e-mail us at: info@thundersprint.com
or 'phone us on 01928 740 498 between 9am and 8pm British time
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The Thundersprint Ltd.
Manley Lane
Manley
Cheshire WA6 0PB