Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side

5.0
(3 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 and pickup

Meeting point

Located in Town Hall Square, the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is between Barclays Bank and Chester Town Hall. You will see the sign "Book walking tours here".

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Learn about the origins of the 1000-year-old spiritual site as a monastic settlement rich with superstitions.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Victorian symbol of Chester — but one with a dark history.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The heart of Roman Chester, where gladiators fought.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Home to one of Chester's great mysteries.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Discover this mysterious building on the banks of the River Dee.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Join me for a story of crime and punishment on the banks of the River Dee.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    This historic hostelry is home to a dark story about the ghosts of Chester past.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    This historic pub has been turned into a dedicated space for paranormal investigation.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    This quirky visitor attraction tells stories of plague and pandemic.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour, so elder seniors or younger children may find the 90-minutes duration too tiring.
  • This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
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