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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Northgate Street, England, CH1 2HJ, United Kingdom

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".

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Chester Cathedral
Learn about the origins of the 1000-year-old spiritual site as a monastic settlement rich with superstitions.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
The Victorian symbol of Chester — but one with a dark history.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Chester Roman Amphitheatre
The heart of Roman Chester, where gladiators fought.
Duration: 10 mins
4. St John the Baptist Church
Home to one of Chester's great mysteries.
Duration: 10 mins
5. The Anchorite Cell
Discover this mysterious building on the banks of the River Dee.
Duration: 10 mins
6. The Bandstand
Join me for a story of crime and punishment on the banks of the River Dee.
Duration: 10 mins
7. The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
This historic hostelry is home to a dark story about the ghosts of Chester past.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Ye Olde Kings Head Pub Blue Plaque
This historic pub has been turned into a dedicated space for paranormal investigation.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Sick to Death
This quirky visitor attraction tells stories of plague and pandemic.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Guide; In-person: English

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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.

Supplied by Dark Chester Tour

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