Medieval Walking Tour of Chester
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Medieval Walking Tour of Chester
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Ages 12-100, max of 15 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Our guide will let you handle some of their equipment under Supervision
- Guided tour
- Start:
- 52 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HA, UKOur guide will meet you at the tourist information centre by the town hall.
End:- 19 City Walls, Chester CH1 1SB, UKOur guide will finish by the river near handbridge to exaplin the battle of Shrewsbury and end the tour.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 317588P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 317588P1
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Itinerary
- 52 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HA, UKOur guide will meet you at the tourist information centre by the town hall.
- Pass byChester City Walls
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- 19 City Walls, Chester CH1 1SB, UKOur guide will finish by the river near handbridge to exaplin the battle of Shrewsbury and end the tour.
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- KeepTravelling9990 contributionsWell worth doing29/9/2022 'Thomas' was impressive in his Longbowman outfit which made it all the more realistic. We learnt a lot and he showed us how he used his tools of the trade and other artefacts. He took us to many places and pointed out interesting areas. There is a lot of walking but it is well worth it.Written 30 September 2022
- m m0 contributionsGets yourselves booked onRoland was a great tour guide. Loads of knowledge and it was delivered with wit and passion. Well worth going on the tour.Written 24 September 2021
- Markimadden0 contributionsFunFun and informative. A good way to spend 1.5 hours. Guide knew his stuff and explained things with an easy to listen to styleWritten 21 July 2021
- hmS1279BJ0 contributionsMedieval walking tour in ChesterGreat tour with Will today. Very knowledgeable and fun too. Would recommend this walking tour for those with an interest in the history and who love exploring new places.Written 21 July 2021
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julestyrrell66
Runcorn, UK33 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Thomas was our guide we were lucky it was only myself and my husband, Thomas was a wealth of knowledge we had his full attention. It was especially good as Thomas was in character the whole time telling is about his job and going into battle it was brilliant. We walked around chester to places we hadn't seen before including inside St John's Cathedral we would highly recommend to anyone we really enjoyed it and will be back to do the Roman.
Written 7 January 2023
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Rohan
North Wales, UK5 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Thomas was such an engaging and endearing guide this this highly educational and wonderful tour! We had this tour on a monday in the off-peak season which is a big ask, but he was so delighted to be out with us from the start.
No mater what question asked he had a bright grin and a ready answer. He loves history and it shows in how much he knows about the area and the medieval history. He was so engaging with his story telling, he involved us all in it and made it real, pitting his crowd against each other in such a unique fashion it had us all laughing one minute and shaking our fists at each other the next! I myself was King Richard who loathed the dastardly Bolingbroke, who that day was a charming and apologetic American on an outing with his very sweet family.
I never cared for history in school or in those educational tv shows but this was so outside how we usually consume the past I would highly recommend it even to someone who isn't invested in the past. You will be whisked up in the events of the dramas of by-gone years with Thomas' easy and lovely demeanour.
No mater what question asked he had a bright grin and a ready answer. He loves history and it shows in how much he knows about the area and the medieval history. He was so engaging with his story telling, he involved us all in it and made it real, pitting his crowd against each other in such a unique fashion it had us all laughing one minute and shaking our fists at each other the next! I myself was King Richard who loathed the dastardly Bolingbroke, who that day was a charming and apologetic American on an outing with his very sweet family.
I never cared for history in school or in those educational tv shows but this was so outside how we usually consume the past I would highly recommend it even to someone who isn't invested in the past. You will be whisked up in the events of the dramas of by-gone years with Thomas' easy and lovely demeanour.
Written 26 March 2024
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Tommofm
Manchester, UK19 contributions
Thomas the longbowman was our guide on a Sunday afternoon for this consistently interesting, fun and enjoyable walk through the history of Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V in 14th to 15th century Chester.
There were tales of battles, backstabbing and more with Thomas providing unique company throughout.
A very keen and enthusiastic guide meant we were never without a smile on our face and we were left with a huge amount of historical knowledge gained and a greater understanding of how Chester was in the time period covered.
We learnt about the churches, the rivalries, the Rows and much much more.
Authentic costume worn by Thomas added an extra treat to this 5 star experience with artefacts from yesteryear providing extra interest, with the opportunity to examine these closely. A real treat!
With Thomas always keen to answer questions as fully as possible, taking a guided historical walk with this longbowman comes highly recommended.
Do not miss!
We will be back to enjoy another tour when we return to Chester, without a doubt!
Tom and Jenny.
There were tales of battles, backstabbing and more with Thomas providing unique company throughout.
A very keen and enthusiastic guide meant we were never without a smile on our face and we were left with a huge amount of historical knowledge gained and a greater understanding of how Chester was in the time period covered.
We learnt about the churches, the rivalries, the Rows and much much more.
Authentic costume worn by Thomas added an extra treat to this 5 star experience with artefacts from yesteryear providing extra interest, with the opportunity to examine these closely. A real treat!
With Thomas always keen to answer questions as fully as possible, taking a guided historical walk with this longbowman comes highly recommended.
Do not miss!
We will be back to enjoy another tour when we return to Chester, without a doubt!
Tom and Jenny.
Written 13 June 2022
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JulietteSparkle
Cambridge, UK17 contributions
Mar 2022
Outstanding!
We had a fantastic tour with Edward on Saturday interning fun and a great way to see Chester.
The city was brought to Medieval times with Edwards fantastic story telling as we walked around stopping at various places of interest. We would highly recommend this tour a great alternative.
We had a fantastic tour with Edward on Saturday interning fun and a great way to see Chester.
The city was brought to Medieval times with Edwards fantastic story telling as we walked around stopping at various places of interest. We would highly recommend this tour a great alternative.
Written 20 March 2022
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Exploration65456
Madrid, Spain24 contributions
We were a party of 10 , all friends. We were led through the city and along part of the wall for the best part of 1 1/2 hours by a enthusiastic medieval knight. His knowledge was impressive and entertaining. I don’t remember his name, but he grew up in Surrey, well done.
Written 12 November 2021
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Gail
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Friends
This was a good way to learn about the Medieval period of English history. The chronology bobbed around a bit - between Richard Ii, Henry IVand Henry V back and forth. The guide ( in character as a Cheshire longbowman of 1398) was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the period and had an interesting collection of props and artefacts to illustrate his tales.
We were previously unaware of the role Chester played at this time so this broadened our understanding of its role as a border city.
We were previously unaware of the role Chester played at this time so this broadened our understanding of its role as a border city.
Written 16 September 2022
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Ram
Essex, UK2 contributions
We got stuck in traffic and missed the Roman tour. So I called Roman tours and spoke to Cathlan. He booked my family and I on the medieval tour instead. I am glad he did. The tour guide Roland was dressed as a Cheshire bowman in armour and was greeted us by the visitor center. This is one of the best tours my family and I have been on.
He explained so much of the history on this tour and my whole family and I loved every moment. We learned so much and he also explained a lot about the great battles, showed us a lot of artefacts including arrow heads and the weapons. He also talked a lot about how Kings, knights, squires, lords and others lived during those times and I am a big fan of this period. The food of the time was also explained very well. He captured the attention span of my kids very well and they loved the whole experience. Thank you Roland for this amazing tour, which was a highly immersive experience.
He explained so much of the history on this tour and my whole family and I loved every moment. We learned so much and he also explained a lot about the great battles, showed us a lot of artefacts including arrow heads and the weapons. He also talked a lot about how Kings, knights, squires, lords and others lived during those times and I am a big fan of this period. The food of the time was also explained very well. He captured the attention span of my kids very well and they loved the whole experience. Thank you Roland for this amazing tour, which was a highly immersive experience.
Written 31 August 2021
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Simon S
20 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We went in not knowing exactly what to expect. I'm a fan of medieval history but not very well versed in British history since I'm from Italy. So even given my lack of knowledge, the tour was very interesting. Thomas is a very driven and passionate fellow, who knows his stuff and is ready to engage and explain the historical and more human side of the events that made Chester a relevant part of the late Middle Ages.
The whole tour is though out and acted, in a way, through the eyes of the average peasant and what was it like to be a lowborn longbowman. Thomas was fully dressed as a longbowman of the period and, throughout the tour, he would also showcase the relevant equipment, making it a lot more "immersive" if you will.
Overall great experience and our stay in Chester wouldn't have been the same without it.
The whole tour is though out and acted, in a way, through the eyes of the average peasant and what was it like to be a lowborn longbowman. Thomas was fully dressed as a longbowman of the period and, throughout the tour, he would also showcase the relevant equipment, making it a lot more "immersive" if you will.
Overall great experience and our stay in Chester wouldn't have been the same without it.
Written 30 December 2023
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Julia P
2 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We went on a Medieval tour with Eddie yesterday and it was fantastic! Eddie was really enthusiastic, knowledgeable and patient, he explained everything in great detail and allowed us to ask questions. We learnt so much about the city's history and how life in Medieval Chester would have been. Brilliant!
Written 15 May 2022
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Anne14283
Stoke-on-Trent, UK55 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This walking tour was fantastic. Richard and Steven were friendly, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. They brought the medieval history of Chester to life, with detailed but easy to follow information on the story of Harry Hotspur and his links with Chester. Authentic artefacts so that we could really appreciate what they were telling us. One of the guys was giving this tour for the first time - you would never have known this if they hadn’t told us. Brilliant tour, easy walking. Highly recommend.
Written 2 August 2024
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I am booked on the Roman walking tour. is this different enough to warrant a seperate booking
Written 30 May 2022
Yes they are very different times in history and are delivered very differently- I loved them both.
Written 31 May 2022
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