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:

    • vips_02
      United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Lovely little walk on the wall
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 29th February 2024
      Beautiful views of the city with a walk on history. Encircles the most of Chester city and multiple points (via hidden stairs dotted across town) A nice view walk to start by the cathedral and... Read full review
    • PQB
      Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Nice stroll
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 14th March 2024
      Been to Chester on many occasions so don’t know why we haven’t walked round the walls before but so glad we did ! Provides a different perspective with some fantastic views of the city & its... Read full review
    • 658linj
      Liverpool, United Kingdom
      History in every step
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 18th March 2024
      First time walking round the full route for the walls after visiting Chester many, many times over the years. Last time I walked on them I was at primary school and I’m now 68! We did this for my... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Provider Facilities

    • Dogs Accepted

    Contact Us

    Tel: 01244 351609

    Tel: 01244 351609

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