Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side

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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

A flickering candlelight into the darkest recesses of Chester’s 2,000-year heritage, illuminating tales of plague, poltergeists and religious persecution amongst others.

It’s a 90-minute walking tour, hosted early evening, and a storytelling stroll with plenty of dark humour and Horrible Histories-style tale. Dark Chester runs special tours during the Chester Heritage Festival, including visits to places associated with dark tales.Please contact me for details, and follow my Instagram @darkchestertour for images and videos from the tour.

Join me and let’s take a walk on the dark side.

What's Included

  • Guide; In-person: English
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Chester Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ, UK

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Located in Town Hall Square, the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is between Barclays Bank and Chester Town Hall. You will see the sign "Book walking tours here".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 05:30 PM

What To Expect

Chester Cathedral

Learn about the origins of the 1000-year-old spiritual site as a monastic settlement rich with superstitions.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

The Victorian symbol of Chester — but one with a dark history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

The heart of Roman Chester, where gladiators fought.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St John the Baptist's Church

Home to one of Chester's great mysteries.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Anchorite Cell

Discover this mysterious building on the banks of the River Dee.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Bandstand

Join me for a story of crime and punishment on the banks of the River Dee.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque

This historic hostelry is home to a dark story about the ghosts of Chester past.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ye Olde Kings Head Pub Blue Plaque

This historic pub has been turned into a dedicated space for paranormal investigation.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sick to Death

This quirky visitor attraction tells stories of plague and pandemic.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour, so elder seniors or younger children may find the 90-minutes duration too tiring.
  • This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-364966P1

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