Chester Terrace

Chester Terrace is a Grade I listed row of houses in Camden stretching alongside Regent's Park with 42 residences built in a uniform classical style. Corinthian arches frame each end of the terrace, giving the entire composition a cohesive architectural appearance.

This terrace was completed in 1825 following initial designs by John Nash that were substantially reworked by architect Decimus Burton during construction. The collaboration between both architects shaped the final form that stands on the park's edge today.

Two blue plaques here honor architect Charles Robert Cockerell at number 13 and Air Marshal John Salmond at number 27, marking residents who left their mark in their professions. These commemorations reflect the residents' contributions to architecture and military history.

This is a private residential area where you can view the front facades and walk past along the pavement, though entry to individual homes is restricted to residents. The location sits near good public transport links and the adjoining park provides a pleasant place to stop and take in the terrace from different angles.

The terrace displays some of London's largest street signs, with the name printed in oversized letters on blue backgrounds set within the Corinthian arches. These unusually large inscriptions make the building recognizable from a distance and give it a distinctive visual identity.