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 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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:

  • Jay K
    Runcorn, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Walking along the Chester city walls is an experience that is not to be missed.
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 14th May 2023
    Walking along the Chester city walls is an experience that is not to be missed. From the moment you step onto the walls, you are transported back in time to a bygone era. The walls are beautifully... Read full review
  • mongreladam
    Watford, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    Perfect in the evening
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 18th May 2023
    It’s a must do when visiting Chester. You can thunder round in 45 minutes or take a leisurely stroll over a few hours. The wall takes you round the city and past all the interesting parts of the... Read full review
  • helencO63TL
    Concon, Chile
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    Impressive, not to be missed
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 27th May 2023
    Chester's city walls are a complete circuit that is 2 miles long and I believe they are the most complete of their kind in the UK. It's a wonderful thing to be able to walk all around a city and know... Read full review

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Ramp / Level Access

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted

Contact Us

Tel: 01244 351609

Tel: 01244 351609

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