Chester Castle will be closed to the public on the 7th and 8th September, unless you are booked on a pre booked tour.
Free Entry
Open weekends, 11am-3pm April to October
Address:
Grosvenor Street , Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN
The 12th-century Agricola Tower was the first stone gateway to Chester Castle, which had been founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in the south-west part of the city. On the first floor is the chapel of St Mary de Castro, which contains some exceptionally fine wall paintings from about 1240. By climbing the nearby stairs to the wall-walk, you can appreciate the castle's position within the city.
Heritage Open Days 2024
As part of Heritage open days, English Heritage volunteers will be offering a series of themed guided tours. Tours last approximately 1 hour and free.
Meet the Civil War Soldier Tour, Saturday 7th September, 11am and 1.30pm
Booking essential via- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chester-castle-exclusive-meet-the-civil-war-soldier-guided-tours-tickets-976173359797
Jacobites at Chester Castle Tour, Sunday 8th and Monday 9th September, 11am and 1.30pm
Booking is essential via - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-exclusive-jacobite-chester-castle-tours-tickets-646170712997
Meet the First World War Soldier Tour, Wednesday 10th September - 11am and 1.30pm
Booking is essential via - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chester-castle-exclusive-meet-the-first-world-war-soldier-tickets-970428857837
Meet the Medieval Wall Painter Tour, Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th September- 11am- 1.30pm
Booking is essential via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exclusive-meet-the-medieval-wall-painter-themed-guided-tours-tickets-970620581287
Chester Castle Civil War Event
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th - 10am- 3pm
Come and join us for our family friendly event where we will be telling the stories of Chester Castle during the Civil War.
Before You Go
Access:
Chester Castle will be open every weekend from 1st April- 31st October , 11am-2pm. Opening will be dependent on volunteer availability so there may be instances where we have to close. It may be possible to access the Castle outside of these days for group visits. Please contact [email protected]
On open days entry is via the law courts carpark. Our friendly team will be there to meet you.
Parking: There are plenty of public car parks in the city centre, all within walking distance from the site. Charges apply.
Plan a Great Day Out
Combine your visit to Chester Castle with a trip to Chester Roman Amphitheatre, the largest of its kind in Britain.
For spectacular views head to Beeston Castle, one of the most dramatically sited fortresses in England. Once you've climbed the hill to the castle keep, reward yourself at the Sandstone Café, which offers a tempting range of hot and cold drinks and snacks.
