Medieval Walking Tour of Chester Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Northgate Street, England, CH1 2HJ, United Kingdom

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

End Point

End point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Chester City Walls
We will walk a section of Chester city walls explaining how they started and developed.
2. Chester Rows
We will walk Chester unique rows and explain why and how they were used in medieval Chester.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Here we will describe what the area of the amphitheater was used for by St. John’s cathedral in medieval times
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Our guide will let you handle some of their equipment under Supervision

Guided tour

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

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

Supplied by Chester medieval tours

Reviews

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Based on 165 reviews

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