Chester Ghost City

06/08/2025

Sculpture of a Victorian ghost emerging from an antique mirror.
by Michael Locascio

24/07/2025

It's Shield Maiden Saturday on 26th July 2025 when the Viking Chester Tour sets out to explore the life, times and culture of the invaders from across the North Sea who established a stronghold in the city 1000 years ago.
The female warriors depart from the Town Hall Visitor Information Centre at 11.15am and 3.15pm, where you can book tickets or visit www.vikingchester.com to secure your place.
It's an ideal tour for families as we cover the content on the Key Stage 2 syllabus and who wouldn't want to find out about zombies, wolf warriors, flying cats, cursed graves, buried treasure and naughty god Loki!

17/07/2025

Viking Chester Tours set forth on Saturday 19th July at 11.15am and 3.15pm.
Our Shield Maiden covers the morning adventure and our Viking Warrior appears in the afternoon.

Both our costumed characters explore the life, times and culture of the invaders from across the North Sea who established a stronghold in the city 1000 years ago.

They depart from the Town Hall Visitor Information Centre where you can book tickets or visit www.vikingchester.com to secure your place.

It's an ideal tour for families as we cover the content on the Key Stage 2 syllabus and who wouldn't want to find out about zombies, wolf warriors, flying cats, cursed graves, buried treasure and naughty god Loki!

There are also Vikings in the Cathedral featuring ancient crafts and coin-making, 10.am-4pm.

The age of the Vikings returns, Invaders from across the North Sea swept across much of Britain over 1000 years ago Come on tour with a Viking warrior or Shield Maiden and uncover the lasting impact they made.

02/06/2025

Vikings invade Chester again on 7th June to deliver their unique tours of the city! Come and explore their life and times in the city over 1000 years ago with tales of flying cats, zombies, wolf warriors, buried treasure and naughty god Loki! Who will your guide be? A Viking Warrior or a Shield Maiden?
The Viking Chester Tours depart from the Town Hall Square at 11.15am and 3.15pm every Saturday until the end of October. Tickets are available at Chester Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01244 405340 or www.vikingchester.com Private tours and school workshops are also available. email: [email protected]

17/03/2025

Hello everyone We are seeing a lot more posts on our website appearing to be from people who are reselling tickets for our tours. Tickets cannot be transferred or sold to another person and will be null and void if they are, because this action represents a security risk. Do not buy tickets from these people.

04/03/2025

A RECENT poll has declared Chester as one of the most haunted in the UK, after recently being named the most welcoming.

04/03/2025

The accessible toilet that was behind Caversham Public Conveniences is moving down site to a new home by Haversham toilets. The facility, which includes an adult changing bed, will be a great addition to that part of the Museum, close to our family room, Elliotts workspace meeting room and exhibition space.

A brand new Changing Places toilet will be installed behind Caversham soon, improving our facilities for those with additional needs, thanks to a Widening the Welcome grant from the Chilterns National Landscape

13/02/2025

Viking Chester Tours return on Saturdays at 11am and 3.15pm, June-October 2025 departing from the Town Hall Square with a warrior or a Shield Maiden. On the 2nd Saturday of the month, we visit the Viking Living History Encampment outside St John's Church.

Tickets are available online at www.vikingchester.com or at Chester Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01244 405340.

Everyone taking part receives a replica Viking coin.

You can also enjoy a private Viking Chester Tour at any time for any group size.

We are also available to deliver classroom presentations focused on Key Stage 2 studies or make an appearance at special events and promotions.

Contact: [email protected] or 07790498898

The age of the Vikings returns, Invaders from across the North Sea swept across much of Britain over 1000 years ago Come on tour with a Viking warrior or Shield Maiden and uncover the lasting impact they made.

16/12/2024

The Chester Ghost Tour on Saturday 21st December is taking place on the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the start of winter in the Northern hemisphere. It's the ideal time to explore the haunted heritage of the 2000 year old city with our experienced and knowledgeable guides. We've been running tours for over 40 years and our service is probably the oldest of its kind in the UK. We are constantly updating content as people approach us with tales of their own paranormal experiences.
Tickets are available from Chester Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01244 405340 or visit www.ghostcity.co.uk

We depart at 7.30pm from the Town Hall Square in Northgate Street.

Picture courtesy of Ian Baker