Chester Edwardian Walking History Tour

Step back with me to the Edwardian period for a lovely walking tour of historic Chester . There is a lot of Edwardian Chester to see if you know where to look and I am here to tell you the stories of the people who lived and worked within the ancient walls . This tour is great for visitors and locals eager to see a different side of this city

Meeting Point

Chester Visitor Information Centre

Town Hall, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ, UK

Please come to the Visitor Information Centre clearly signposted next to the Town Hall

What's included:

• Enjoy the experience of a tour led by a costumed character from the period

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Chester Town Hall

Town Hall Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HJ

Welcome to the Tour with a brief explanation of the Edwardian period . We enjoy looking at the impressive Town Hall built in 1869 and opened by the Prince of Wales who later became King Edward VII.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chester Rows

Chester, CH1 1NG

Learn about the re-building of Shoemakers Row by 3 local architects and hear about life in Edwardian Chester

10 minutes

2–18 St Werburgh Street

St. Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY

A detailed description of Chester's famous black and white buildings

10 minutes

Eastgate Street

Eastgate Street, Chester

Hear about Edwardian Chester where the fashion concious shopped in the splendid shops that lined our famous street

10 minutes

Chester City Walls

Northgate Street, Only 2 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall, Chester, CH1 2JH

Hear about the development of Chester's City Walls as we walk on the top of them . Great opportunity to take some photos of this famous scenic city

10 minutes

Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

41 - 45 Eastgate St, Grosvenor Precinct, Chester, CH1 1LE

Hear about life during this period for the men and women of Chester whilst standing underneath our iconic clock which was to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.

10 minutes