CRIMINAL CHESTER Walking Tour

CRIMINAL CHESTER Walking Tour

Join us for a stroll through the dark side of Chester, as we delve into its criminal past on the CRIMINAL CHESTER Walking Tour!

By Chris Rowland, The Curious Guide

Location

Chester Visitor Information Centre, Chester Town Hall

Upper Northgate Street Chester CH1 2HJ United Kingdom

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Refunds up to 1 day before event
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About this event

    Take a stroll through the ancient streets of Chester to hear the true crime stories of Medieval traitors, Tudor heretics and Georgian highwaymen, as well as "vagabonds" and vicious murderers throughout the city’s 2000 years of history. This tour will take you on a journey through the city's cruel criminal history, revealing spine-chilling tales of heresy, highway robbery and murder. Led by local Green Badge Tourist Guide, Chris Rowland, this walking tour includes many of Chester’s famous sights, such as the Cross, the Eastgate and the cathedral – but follows a dark, cruel, alternative story of the city in the places where Cheshire’s criminal element was caught, tried and punished over the centuries. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

    WARNING: not suitable for children under 14 ...or adults of a sensitive disposition!

    The walking tour is over a distance of about 2km (1.25 miles) and lasts about 90 minutes.

    It starts outside Chester Visitor Information Centre, Chester Town Hall and ends at Chester Castle, a 10 minute walk back to the starting point.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can children join the walking tour?

    Young people aged 14-17 are very welcome on the tour (no discount available on the ticket price) but must be accompanied by a paying adult. The tour is not suitable for children under 14 because of its subject matter.

    How far will we walk?

    About 2 kilometres or 1.25 miles around the centre of the city of Chester from the start at the Visitor Information Centre in Town Hall Square to the finish at Chester Castle. The tour includes some steps.

    Is the walking tour wheelchair accessible?

    The tour can be wheelchair accessible. Please inform the guide when you arrive for the tour.

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