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John Douglas in Chester - Walk

The Lodge, Grosvenor Park, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QQ

  • 19 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Discover the impact on Chester of this architect, a designer of boundless creativity, with your guide Chantal Bradburn of the University of Chester and a Douglas enthusiast.

Walk through Chester, visiting some of John Douglas’ most notable buildings. The event will explore Douglas’ influences and methods, along with details from specific buildings, and provide a wider overview of Douglas’ impact on Chester during the Victorian period and into today.

The walk will be led by Chantal Bradburn of the University of Chester and a Douglas enthusiast. It will start by Grosvenor Park Lodge, proceed to and though Eastgate and finish near The Cross, at the centre of The Rows.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:
11:00

Location & directions

The Lodge, Grosvenor Park, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QQ

Directions:
Meet outside the black and white lodge, just inside the main gates opposite St Werburgh’s Church.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Places on this walk should be pre-booked on Eventbrite where bookings open on 18 August.
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-douglas-in-chester-walk-tickets-1569357232729?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking opens:
18 Aug 2025 12:00 PM
Booking closes:
18 Sep 2025 06:00 PM

Accessibility details

There will be some kerbs to negotiate when crossing roads, but the route is otherwise without steps. Please wear suitable footwear for walking and come prepared for current weather conditions. We recommend you bring a bottle of drinking water.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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