King Charles Tower - Open
City Walls, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2JF
Learn about the Tower’s history, its use by members of the Chester Guilds and its association with King Charles I. This medieval watch tower stands close to the location of the North-East angle tower of the Roman walls. A phoenix above the lower chamber door indicates its association with the Painters Guild at the beginning of the 17th century. The inscription above the upper chamber door reads: “King Charles Stood on this Tower Sept. 24 1645 and saw his army defeated on Rowton Moor.” Did he? Certainly, his troops were defeated that day and the next day the King fled Chester.
Volunteers will be on hand to tell you more.
The opening is supported by Heritage Chester CIC, the Freemen and Guilds of Chester and Cheshire Historic Buildings Preservation Trust.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 11:00 - 13:00
- Sunday 14 September:
- 11:00 - 13:00
- Saturday 20 September:
- 11:00 - 13:00
- Sunday 21 September:
- 11:00 -13:00
Location & directions
City Walls, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2JF
- Directions:
- ///sentences.poetic.flame = what three words location for the tower. It can be easily reached from Bell Tower Walk, at the south side of Chester Cathedral.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The lower chamber of the Tower is accessed directly from the City Walls, via a door of limited width. There are steep steps leading to the upper chamber.
