Bishop Lloyd's Palace - Open
51/53 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE
The origin of what we now know as Bishop Lloyd’s Palace is two late Tudor timber framed houses. In the Jacobean period, upper chambers were created in both with ornate plaster ceilings. Externally, remarkable carvings were used to embellish one of the buildings and emphasise its importance.
The earliest known use of the decorated building was as a multi-purpose meeting space, particularly for the Chester Merchant Adventurers. Over the years, the houses and their burgage plots have had multiple uses from residential to bars.
Charles Brown bought both houses and Chester Victorian architects, Lockwood and Sons, united both houses internally. Externally, they added the flamboyant windows across both buildings. Charles Brown’s heirs donated the united building to the city.
There will be leaflets to help you understand the building, and Chester Civic Trust members will be present to answer your questions.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
51/53 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE
- Directions:
- Bishop Lloyd's Palace is accessed from Row level, next to Rainforest and signed Chester Civic Trust.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The rooms are accessed via a staircase.
Additional information
At the end of your visit, you will be offered light refreshments for which a small cash donation will be appreciated.
