Women of Chester Walking Tour

Departure Point The Visitor Information Centre is next door to the Town Hall and clearly signed. Please wait inside the Visitor Centre and I will meet you at the agreed time. Return Details The Visitor Information Centre is next door to the Town Hall and clearly signed. Please wait inside the Visitor Centre and I will meet you at the agreed time. Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Chester Town Hall Town Hall Northgate Street Chester Outside the Town Hall hearing stories of amazing Women associated with this wonderful building. Looking at the blue plaque dedicated to the first two women of Chester to hold the positions of Mayor of Chester and Sheriff of Chester Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Chester Cathedral St Werburgh St Chester Hear about the female saint whose bones were contained within the shrine that was in the building. How has this saint from the seventh century contributed to the story of Chester. Hear about the history of Abbey Square and admire the Georgian terraces that have replaced the medieval monastic buildings - what is the connection with Jane Austen ? Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Abbey Gateway If only the stones could speak to us ! Let me take you back through the centuries to hear about a remarkable woman who did not let her disability stop her from realising her life’s ambition to be a poet. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Upper Northgate Street Upper Northgate Street Chester This street was the original Via or Porta Decumana so full of history and more stories of amazing Women of Chester Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Chester City Walls Northgate Street Only 2 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall Chester From an elevated point on Chester’s famous City walls we hear about Aethelflaed and how she established a burgh at Chester Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Eastgate & Eastgate Clock 41 - 45 Eastgate St Grosvenor Precinct Chester Hear about female artists and fashion experts and their contributions to Chester whilst having a great view of Eastgate Street. This will be a great place to take photographs. Duration: 15 minutes Additional Information Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions The benefit of a local guide Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Chester Edwardian Lady Tour in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.