Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

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About the Activity

This exciting tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403. England is under the rule of King Henry IV but the rebellion of Henry ‘Hotspur’ Percy, along with his allies Owain Glyndwr and the Earl of Douglas, threatens his reign. Our authentically dressed medieval soldiers will lead you around Chester highlighting significant events of the time and outlining the reasons leading to Hotspur rebelling against the King. You will also learn about what life was like for the soldiers living in the city, particularly the famous and skilled, Cheshire longbowmen the former bodyguards to the crown. Sights you will visit/see with our medieval archer include; Chester walls, Chester’s famous medieval rows and we will point out some of remaining buildings of medieval Chester. please note though this tour is more about story of the rebellion and not sight seeing and buildings. at the end of the tour you will learn about the impact this rebellion had on Chester and Britain for modern day.

1 hour 30 minutes

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Use of equipment : Other.

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Chester City Walls(Pass By)

Northgate Street, Only 2 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall, Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 2JHWe will walk a section of Chester city walls explaining how they started and developed. View Location

Chester Rows

Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 1NGWe will walk Chester unique rows and explain why and how they were used in medieval Chester. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

English Heritage, Roman Amphitheatre, Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 2BNHere we will describe what the area of the amphitheater was used for by St. John’s cathedral in medieval times 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Our guide will meet you at the tourist information centre by the town hall. View Location

End point

Our guide will finish by the river near handbridge to exaplin the battle of Shrewsbury and end the tour. View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Chester medieval toursCreated on 20 Jul 2021Created on 23 Aug 2024

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