Chester City Walls

Vicar's Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QX

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The city walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.

Chester is the only city in Britain that retains the full circuit of its ancient defensive walls. Walking the complete circuit gives wondrous views down into the city and gives a fantastic insight into Chester's long history. The main access onto the walls is at each of the four main gateways - Northgate, Eastgate, Watergate and Bridgegate, plus there are many other steps around the city, some including accessible ramps.

Please note: Access to The Walls, Northgate

The steps to the right of the Northgate will remain open which means pedestrians will be able to gain access to the wall at that point if they want to walk clockwise (towards King Charles Tower).  Pedestrians walking anticlockwise from KCT will be diverted off the walls at the right hand steps and taken to the next set of steps at Morgan's Mount.  It won't be possible to keep a through route open along the wall as part of the wall and core needs to be carefully dismantled.

 

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Opening Times

Unlimited access, all year (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousChester Attractions Group Member Chester Attractions Group Member 2016

Directions

Road Directions

Surrounding Chester, the walls can be accessed at a number of points around the city.

Public Transport Directions

Only 2 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall; 15 minutes walk from Chester Railway Station

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    Recent Reviews:

    • rabster74
      Bingley, United Kingdom
      A great start to see the city
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 24th October 2024
      Having not visited Chester before I would recommend starting at the walls and doing the loop as it gives a real sense of where everything is. We got off at the river and walked to a cafe before... Read full review
    • 123robd123
      Kendal, United Kingdom
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      Family
      Beautiful walk
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 1st November 2024
      Must do in Chester. Beautiful loop. Great position to see Chester and be up close with the different gates. Lots of access points, just scoot up and join the wall. Read full review
    • BrummieMoneypenny
      Birmingham
      Great views of Chester
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 18th November 2024
      Worth the walk and the time. I had no idea you literally walk ON the walls. I thought it would be a walk next to older walls, but the fact you’re on the walls and there’s a lot of history left on the... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Provider Facilities

    • Dogs Accepted

    Contact Us

    Tel: 01244 351609

    Tel: 01244 351609

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