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Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

4.9 (173 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

About this activity

This exciting tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403. England is under the rule of King Henry IV but the rebellion of Henry ‘Hotspur’ Percy, along with his allies Owain Glyndwr and the Earl of Douglas, threatens his reign.

Our authentically dressed medieval soldiers will lead you around Chester highlighting significant events of the time and outlining the reasons leading to Hotspur rebelling against the King. You will also learn about what life was like for the soldiers living in the city, particularly the famous and skilled, Cheshire longbowmen the former bodyguards to the crown. Sights you will visit/see with our medieval archer include; Chester walls, Chester’s famous medieval rows and we will point out some of remaining buildings of medieval Chester.

please note though this tour is more about story of the rebellion and not sight seeing and buildings.

at the end of the tour you will learn about the impact this rebellion had on Chester and Britain for modern day.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Chester medieval tours

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Our guide will let you handle some of their equipment under Supervision
  • Included: Guided tour

Itinerary

  1. Chester City Walls

    Passing by

    We will walk a section of Chester city walls explaining how they started and developed.

  2. Chester Rows

    15 min

    We will walk Chester unique rows and explain why and how they were used in medieval Chester.

  3. Chester Roman Amphitheatre

    5 min

    Here we will describe what the area of the amphitheater was used for by St. John’s cathedral in medieval times

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Our guide will meet you at the tourist information centre by the town hall.

End point

  • Our guide will finish by the river near handbridge to exaplin the battle of Shrewsbury and end the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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