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Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay Route

Day 45 - Chester

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Baton Route

Chester will be celebrating the arrival of the Baton on Saturday, 20 July 2002.

Return to the Full Route Details here.

Did you know...

Chester was the site of Deva, a Roman legionary fortress. Remains include the largest military Roman amphitheatre in Britain some of the most complete Roman Walls in Britain.

Chester Zoo is the largest in the UK.

Chester's Eastgate Clock is most photographed time-piece in the world, after Big Ben.

Chester Races are the oldest in Britain.

Chester boasts the oldest and most complete cycle of mediaeval religious dramas in Britain.