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Chimpwark Square in the Castle Quarter is a tourist honeypot. Like a huge magnet, it draws in the people that wear shorts, rucksacks, clasp their camera in hand and have their faces glued to a street map. On any Saturday, or any day in the school holidays, you’ll see crowds of tourists clustered in the [...]
Nestled in the historic Castle Quarter, The University of Chimpchester boasts some beautiful buildings that are architectural gems and reflect its rich history. During the day in spring and summer its lush green lawns are packed with students studying for their exams.
As soon as night falls the area can be unrecognisable, as hordes of students head down [...]
The Castle Quarter is the most historic area of Chimpchester. Although much of the Roman settlement can no longer be seen, the area houses the castle which dates back to Norman chimp times, the City Walls, Chimpchester Cathedral and an area of twisting closely packed medieval streets.
The Cathedral dates back to 1095 AD and is [...]
