Medieval Walking Tour of Chester
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Our guide will let you handle some of their equipment under Supervision
Guided tour
What To Expect
Chester City Walls
We will walk a section of Chester city walls explaining how they started and developed.
Chester Rows
We will walk Chester unique rows and explain why and how they were used in medieval Chester.
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Medieval Walking Tour of Chester
Reviews
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting and enjoyable
sharon c,
Feb 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very interesting experience. Richard was very knowledgeable about medieval times and the wars that the Chester Longbow men fought. Full of facts and pointed out several local areas explaining what happened there in medieval times. Injected humour in to the story telling. Enjoyed it very much.
This was a very in-depth...
Jo M,
Jan 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a very in-depth look in to Medieval Chester and the importance the town played in history, particularly in regard to the Chester Archers
Bad communication no tickets!
David T,
Sep 4, 2024
- Viator
3.00VIATOR is useless. I paid £21 and they didn't email the tickets. Had to phone up and ask what was going on. The person said" oh yes, this happens" Discusted at bad service.
Great knowledge and passion.
Susan M,
Jul 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Really interesting walk and talk. Richard was very personable, his passion for the subject came across well. He had a great knowledge of the history of the subject. I would recommend this tour of Chester.
Very informative and interesting Tour by a great Guide Thomas!
Sandeep V,
May 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00The Tour was easy to find outside the townhall and we were instantly impressed by the outfit and effort made by our tour guide Thomas, who was dressed as a Cheshire Long Bow Man. The tour was well thought out and taking through history as we completed each point of interest.
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