Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side
Overview
A flickering candlelight into the darkest recesses of Chester’s 2,000-year heritage, illuminating tales of plague, poltergeists and religious persecution amongst others.
It’s a 90-minute walking tour, hosted early evening, and a storytelling stroll with plenty of dark humour and Horrible Histories-style tale. Dark Chester runs special tours during the Chester Heritage Festival, including visits to places associated with dark tales.Please contact me for details, and follow my Instagram @darkchestertour for images and videos from the tour.
Join me and let’s take a walk on the dark side.
What's Included
- Guide; In-person: English
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Town Hall
Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Chester Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St John the Baptist's Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Anchorite Cell
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Bandstand
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ye Olde Kings Head Pub Blue Plaque
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sick to Death
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a walking tour, so elder seniors or younger children may find the 90-minutes duration too tiring.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-364966P1
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