for 2024 After Hours Guided Walks of Chester City Centre
Wednesdays in July 2024
5:30pm
Tickets Chester Visitor Information Centre Chester Town Hall
01244 405 340
Every Friday April - September
4pm (New later time) Prompt
£10 Per Head
Tickets: Chester Visitor Infomation Centre Chester Town Hall CH1 2HJ 01244 405 340. Pay by Cash or Card.
Join Caroline and I at 4pm for this expert weekly guided walk in Chester.
Tour starts from the cemetery back gate off the roundabout. Because the tour guide arrives by car and needs parking.
The tour is not in the historic centre of Chester. But just outside in the nice suburb of Handbridge.
About a twenty minute walk from the Town Hall.
Directions to the start of the tour: Walk down Bridge Street turn right onto Grosvenor Street and go across the bridge and turn left at the roundabout.
Stories of local celebrities from the graveside. A nice woodland walk around the old Victorian part only.
Expert qualified guides. The tour lasts a good 90 minutes or more.
Find out about the lives of John Douglas, Thomas Lockwood, Randolph Caldecott and more.
Just Launched New website exclusively devoted to guided walks in Chester
www.chesterwalks.uk Chester and Liverpool Guided Walks
Join me to wander Chester's world famous City Walls, the most complete circuit of fortifications in Britain, and explore the beautiful city they have guarded for 2000 years. See sights and hear stories you'll never find in any guidebook.
Free Self Guided tourist trail through the city centre.
Unlocking the heritage of Chester through dynamic museum displays, heritage trails and fringe events. Created by Big_Heritage CH1Chester and Cwacmuseums.
Take a night-time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester's mysterious and murky past. Hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.
19.30 from Town Hall Tourist Information Centre
(Special Halloween tours available)
Tickets can be bought in person from the Official Visitor Information Centre or by calling
0845 647 7868. Tickets can also be bought online by visiting
www.ghostcity.co.uk
7:30pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday May - December (Saturday Only January - April)
Tours Start at 7:30pm from Chester Visitor Centre at the Town Hall and finish at the Cross
Adult £6 Concession £5
Purchase Tickets
Tickets can be bought on the night at the Shropshire Arms Pub Northgate Street near Chester Tourist Information Centre or online at:
Explore Chester's 2,000 years of action-packed history on a 90-minute walk and discover a world where... the 20th Roman Legion, conquerors of Iceni Warrior queen Boadicea built Fortress Deva to repel Welsh Tribes
Viking raiders landed in ominous long-ships on Chester's shores
Alfred the Great's daughter ruled an Anglo Saxon kingdom
Hugh the Wolf - nephew of William the Conqueror - and a blood thirsty Norman battle-lord built a strong hold
Cromwell's troops and Royalist forces clashed in the Civil War
The tour finishes at noon at the cross where the Town Crier makes a proclamation Tuesday to Saturday (May to August 10.30 tour only)
Book your tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets are also available from the guide on the day of the tour (subject to availability)
Open All Year Daily Walking Tour 10.30am Adult £6.00 per ticket
Concession £5.00 per ticket Family (2+2) £15.00 per ticket
(Additional tour at 11.30am May-October)
Explore some of Chester's most ancient and fascinating buildings including some towers on the City Walls, not usually open to the general public.
2pm - 3:30pm every Sunday Monday and Tuesday, May to October. Starting from the Town Hall Tourist Information Centre near the centre of historic Chester.
Take a night-time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester's mysterious and murky past. Hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.
19.30 from Town Hall Tourist Information Centre
(Special Halloween tours available)
Tickets can be bought in person from the Official Visitor Information Centre or by calling
0845 647 7868. Tickets can also be bought online by visiting
www.ghostcity.co.uk
7:30pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday May - December (Saturday Only January - April)
Tours Start at 7:30pm from Chester Visitor Centre at the Town Hall and finish at the Cross
Adult £6 Concession £5
Purchase Tickets
Tickets can be bought on the night at the Shropshire Arms Pub Northgate Street near Chester Tourist Information Centre or online at:
Independent Chester Ghost Tours
www.chesterghosttours.webs.com Every Friday and Saturday
The tours begin at 7pm and last 90 minutes. Prices are £6 adults and £5 children.
Meet under the Eastgate Clock
Adults £6 / Children £5 / Family (2 Adults+2 Children) £20
Tours Operate in all weathers (No need to book)
Presenting and illuminating the life of a Roman soldier in Britain, by way of informative, educational and interactive experiences for all ages.
We provide some of the only full time professional Romans in Britain and are available throughout the year, enduring the British climate with authentic clothing and equipment. We constantly update our knowledge and equipment as archaeologists uncover new finds. We pride ourselves on our historical accuracy and strive to make our presentations relevant, educational and fun for all age groups.
Established in 1997, we provide tours of Deva Victrix (Chester), Mamucium (Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester) and other historical venues in the U.K. for:
Schools and other educational groups Tourist, clubs and Societies Corporate clients Families Our award-winning service is also available for:
Visits to schools throughout the U.K. Giving talks and lectures
Meeting and greeting services for corporate clients and tourists
Providing Roman characters for promotions and presentations anywhere in the U.K.
Organising tailor-made events
Roman Soldier Walking Tour
Roman Soldier Walking Tour
Now Everyday from Chester Tourist Information Office Town Hall Chester
Various guided themed walks of Chester are available all year from the Chester Tourist Information Centre Northgate Street Chester.
Roman High Tea Cruises
Roman High Tea Cruises
The Mill Hotel Chester
Reaching Roman parts of Chester that other transport does not have the privilege to reach. Relax and enjoy the historic views as we guide you through the history of the Shropshire Union canal.
During your 1 hour cruise we will serve tea/coffee, a selection of sandwiches and cakes.
Cruises will commence 4pm daily, you will be required to be at the hotel for 3.45pm ready for 4.00pm boarding. Pre booking is essential, as a minimum of 20 guest booked is required for the cruiser to sail.
Black Cab Taxi Tour £20 from Princess Street Taxi Rank
Foreign Language Tours
Foreign Language Tours
For foreign language tours please contact
Heather Beecher Visit Chester and Cheshire Tours Organiser
01244 405 626
Tour Guides
Arthur of Chester
Arthur of Chester
Guided Tours of Chester
01244 300 888
Mobile 07989 466 550
Green Badge Tour Guide
I'm Tom Jones - a qualified, experienced, Chester-born Green Badge tour guide. I offer guided walking tours of Chester for groups of up to 25 people. You'll experience a fascinating mixture of history, legends and anecdotes about the City; a perfect way to get to know this beautiful part of the world. I can also provide commentaries on your own coach tours of Chester, Cheshire and North Wales.
In conjunction with the award-winning Chester Zoo, I offer guided group walking tours for those who want to quickly find their favourite animals in its 110 acre grounds whilst finding out more about the zoo - its background, mission and future plans.
If you're feeling particularly brave, why not opt for one of my Chester Ghost Tours - visiting dark, spooky corners of the City where 2000 years of history can produce strange, inexplicable goings-on.
www.chesterguidedtours.com
Chester Road Flint Flintshire North Wales U.K. CH6 5DZ
01352 733292
Coach excursions from Chester to all over the UK.
Jones Holidays offer Coach Holidays from North Wales, Wirral, Wrexham & Chester all over the UK & Europe. Luxury Coach Holidays and a Door to Door Service.
www.jonesholidays.co.uk
Caernarfon - Conwy - Harlech - Criccieth - Beddgelert
Bespoke Castle Tours of North Wales 8 Seater Mini Bus
Pick up and return to Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales.
Chester has a number of fascinating walks and tours. Here are some self guided trails which help explain the city's heritage. It is intended that more trails will be added to this page.
Chester City Walls Trail
Chester's City Walls form virtually a complete 2 mile (3 km) circuit around the city centre. They provide an enjoyable route to see many of the city's key heritage sites.
Here we provide an account of the key features on or near the walls together with an explanation of selected views. These are organised by convenient sections in an anticlockwise direction from the Eastgate.
Walls Heritage Trail Map (PDF, 143KB)
Walls Timeline (PDF, 123KB)
Walls Wheelchair Access Map (PDF, 87KB)
Riverside Promenade Trail
A purpose-built Promenade around the Little Roodee, Roodee and New Crane Wharf in Chester.
View the attached PDFs for information about a trail along this section of riverside, a potted history of the River Dee in Chester and an explanation of the various heritage features that can be seen along the route.
Riverside Trail Route and Features (PDF, 322KB)
Riverside History and Heritage Leaflet (PDF, 1.11MB)
Canal Towpath Trail
The towpath of the historic Shropshire Union Canal between Waverton and Ellesmere Port provides some 25 km (15 miles) of walking and cycling centred on the City of Chester.
View attached PDFs for information about a trail along this section of canal, the history of the canal and an explanation of the various heritage features that can be seen along the route.
Canal Trail Route and Features (PDF, 332KB)
Canal History and Heritage (PDF, 594KB)
Discover Edgar's Field
Whether you live in Chester or are from out-of-town, a visit to Edgar's Field Park will provide a different perspective of the city and the River Dee. It will bring you face-to-face with the unique Minerva Shrine and some of Chester's distinctive sandstone geology.
As an alternative to browsing these webpages, here is a fully illustrated PDF version (including maps).
Edgars's Field Full Guide (PDF, 1.8MB)
Heritage Features Map (PDF, 36KB)
Route Map (PDF, 73KB)
Chester Millennium Trail
All 40 buildings on this Trail were selected by local people as outstanding examples of Chester's architectural development over two millennia. From Roman times to the present day. They include many well known and much-loved buildings. Others are less familiar and some may surprise! They all contribute to the rich architectural heritage which makes Chester so special among Britain's historic cities.
Trail Map (PDF, 59KB)
Each building is celebrated with its own unique way-marker created by artist Michael Johnson. The complete route takes about two hours to walk. Click on a building for more details. Should you wish find out more about these and other important buildings in Chester the Chester Civic Trust's book '2000 Years of Building - Chester's Architectural Legacy' is a compilation of over 130 such structures. For more details, including how to obtain a copy of the book or a printed version of the leaflet visit the Chester Civic Trust website.
Matthew Henry Tercentenary Trail
Matthew Henry Tercentenary Trail
Celebrating the Presbyterian Minister and Bible Commentator 1662 - 1714
Leaflet available from Chester Library
The Cenotaph to Matthew Henry stands on a roundabout opposite the entrance to Chester Castle.
Explore Chester at your own pace with your own personal audio tour. Download to your iPod, MP3 or mobile phone music player.
This 1.7 mile (2.7 km) tour can be comfortably completed in 2 hours and provides listeners with an insight into Chester’s rich heritage. More
This tour commentary is narrated by Jonathan Keeble in English.