Barrels, Broomsticks and Witches: A Self-Guided Chester Tour
Chester
About
Chester’s medieval streets witnessed real witch trials and barrel-dunkings centuries ago, but today they’re home to a different kind of magic.
On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll follow the enchanted adventures from Evelyn Winter’s children’s book The Chester Witches, where thirteen-year-old Winona Wren and her spell-casting Granny transform the city’s dark history into whimsical storytelling wonderment.
You’ll start at Chester High Cross, where four medieval streets converge, and follow an enchanted barrel’s chaotic path down Eastgate Street. You’ll pass beneath the iconic Eastgate Clock, wind through the Roman Amphitheatre, and discover how a mischievous barrel once flattened the mayo...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Chester Cross
This tour starts at Chester Cross. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Barrel Well Hill
The tour ends at the tour of Barrel Well Hill.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You’ll pass by Chester High Cross, a striking medieval-style market cross that has stood at the heart of the city for centuries, serving as a traditional gathering place. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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The Old Boot Inn
You’ll pass by The Old Boot Inn, a traditional pub known for its historic character and longstanding place in the local community. Please note that entry to the pub or any purchases made inside are not included in this tour.
3
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
You’ll pass beneath the historic Eastgate and admire the iconic Eastgate Clock, one of the most photographed landmarks in the city, perched above the former Roman entrance to Chester. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
4
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
You’ll pass by the Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Britain’s largest known Roman amphitheatre, once used for military training and public spectacles nearly two thousand years ago. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
5
St John the Baptist's Church
You’ll pass by St John the Baptist Church, a historic church known for its Norman architecture and atmospheric red sandstone ruins. Please note that entry to the church is not included in this tour.
6
Grosvenor Park
You’ll pass by Grosvenor Park, a Victorian-designed riverside park known for its ornamental gardens, tree-lined walks, and views over the River Dee. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
7
The Meadows
You’ll pass by The Meadows, a scenic stretch of riverside parkland along the River Dee, popular for its open green spaces and peaceful walking paths. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Barrels, Broomsticks and Witches: A Self-Guided Chester Tour
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About
Chester’s medieval streets witnessed real witch trials and barrel-dunkings centuries ago, but today they’re home to a different kind of magic.
On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll follow the enchanted adventures from Evelyn Winter’s children’s book The Chester Witches, where thirteen-year-old Winona Wren and her spell-casting Granny transform the city’s dark history into whimsical storytelling wonderment.
You’ll start at Chester High Cross, where four medieval streets converge, and follow an enchanted barrel’s chaotic path down Eastgate Street. You’ll pass beneath the iconic Eastgate Clock, wind through the Roman Amphitheatre, and discover how a mischievous barrel once flattened the mayo...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Chester Cross
This tour starts at Chester Cross. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Barrel Well Hill
The tour ends at the tour of Barrel Well Hill.
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