Chester Castle in the Great War

Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN

Chester Castle in the Great War Living History Event Come and join us for our family friendly event on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024, 10 am- 3pm. Entry is free. English Heritage will be telling the stories of Chester Castle during World War One. Meet our soldiers and learn how women supported the war effort. Find out what life was like for civilians? Watch demonstrations and displays. Visit the fascinating Agricola Tower to see our beautiful wall paintings and our second-hand bookshop located in the cells.

For more information go to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chester-castle-agricola-tower-and-castle-walls/

Dogs welcome on leads.

Please note access to the Chapel is via a spiral staircase.

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Free entry

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Contact Us

Tel: 07880480811

Tel: 07880480811

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