Edgar’s Field Park — Attraction in City of Chester

On my days out in Chester, I've occasionally enjoyed a peaceful stroll in this hilly little park on the opposite bank of the River Dee. Easily reached by crossing the Old Dee Bridge, its entrance is on the right, just behind the Ship Inn. Named after a Saxon king, it's where the Romans quarried sandstone to build their fortress and defensive walls, and their shrine to the goddess Minerva is the centrepiece of the park. There's lots of grassy space for picnics, interesting rock formations, and a tranquil riverside walk with benches and views across a quiet stretch of the river towards the castle and city centre. The playground, with its imaginative wooden apparatus, is a fun place to bring young children, and there's also a useful map of Chester just inside...

Reviewing for wheelchair users

Edgars field park , Chester

I can't comment on near by parking as I've walked from inside Chester.

Playground was wooden framed equipment with climbing grame, toddler swing, slide, sit in spin dish and a UFO swing. The paths are around the area with wood chipping under most equipment. Unfortunately the only equipment that can be accessed by wheel chair is the toddler swing and UFO due to other items have to step down into the area, but even tho these you have to access from the path over some grass.

Unfortunately being that the only inclusive item is the UFO that isn't any good for...

Had an enjoyable stroll in this peaceful little park on the opposite bank of the river. You reach it by crossing the Old Dee Bridge and the entrance is on the right behind the Ship Inn. Named after a Saxon king, it's where the Romans quarried sandstone to build their fortress and walls. Hilly and quite steep in places, the park has lots of grassy space for picnics, rocky outcrops and a Roman shrine at its centre. The riverside walk has benches and great views across this quiet stretch of the river towards the castle and city centre. There's also a good children's play area with some imaginative wooden apparatus, near...