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Chester Women Tour: Explore Historic Heroines
Cheshire West and Chester
This fascinating tour offers visitors an opportunity to explore Chester’s main attractions while sharing the stories of some remarkable Women of Chester. It spans various historical periods, making it appealing to a broad audience.
This fascinating tour offers visitors an opportunity to explore Chester’s main attractions while sharing the stories of some remarkable Women of Chester. It spans various historical periods, making it appealing to a broad audience.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chester Town Hall - Outside the Town Hall, discover stories of remarkable women linked to this magnificent building. Observe the blue plaque honoring the first two women of Chester to serve as Mayor and Sheriff of Chester.
- Chester Cathedral - Learn about the female saint whose relics were once housed in the shrine within the cathedral….
- Chester Town Hall - Outside the Town Hall, discover stories of remarkable women linked to this magnificent building. Observe the blue plaque honoring the first two women of Chester to serve as Mayor and Sheriff of Chester.
- Chester Cathedral - Learn about the female saint whose relics were once housed in the shrine within the cathedral. Explore how this seventh-century saint has shaped Chester’s history. Discover the history of Abbey Square and admire the Georgian terraces that replaced the medieval monastic structures. What is the connection to Jane Austen?
- Abbey Gateway - Imagine if the stones could share their tales! Journey back through time to learn about an extraordinary woman who overcame her disability to fulfill her dream of becoming a poet.
- Upper Northgate Street - Once the original Via or Porta Decumana, this street is rich with history and stories of Chester’s incredible women.
- Chester City Walls - From a vantage point on Chester’s renowned City Walls, hear about Aethelflaed and her establishment of a burgh in Chester.
- Eastgate & Eastgate Clock - Discover the contributions of female artists and fashion experts to Chester while enjoying a splendid view of Eastgate Street. This is an excellent spot for photography.

What's Included
- The benefit of a local guide
- The benefit of a local guide
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
Location
Chester Visitor Information Centre
Northgate Street
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 .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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