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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