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Leche House and Watergate Row

The Antiques Shop Chester, Leche House, 21 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Traces of every period of Chester’s history are found in The Rows and a visit to Leche House is an opportunity to see the best-preserved medieval timber framed buildings on The Rows. An information sheet will be your guide.

Watergate Street Row with timber framed Leche House

Collect an information sheet from the Antiques Shop Chester which occupies Leche House, look around this 17th century building with an impressive fireplace, decorated plaster work and gallery, and learn a little more about Chester Rows, walking the full length of Watergate Street Row South.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
11:00 - 16:30
Saturday 13 September:
10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 14 September:
12:00 - 15:30
Monday 15 September:
11:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 16 September:
11:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 17 September:
11:00 - 16:30
Thursday 18 September:
11:00 - 16:30
Friday 19 September:
11:00 - 16:30
Saturday 20 September:
10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 21 September:
12:00 - 15:30

Location & directions

The Antiques Shop Chester, Leche House, 21 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE

Directions:
The closest steps from Watergate Street to Leche House are those between the shop 'Morgan' and the exit from the bar 'The Watergates'.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is step free access to Watergate via Bridge Street Row West using the ramp from Pierpoint Lane. Alternatively, there is an alley leading directly onto Watergate Street Row South from Weaver Street, opposite the row of brick built Victorian houses. At the end of the alley turn right and go back towards Chester Cross to reach your destination the Antiques Shop Chester in Leche House. The Great Hall of Leche House, now the lower level of The Antiques Shop Chester, is accessible. The upper level of the shop, including the gallery are only accessed via stairs.

Additional information

There are many steps along Watergate Row. Visitors following the trail do so at their own risk Some of the steps leading to Watergate Street Row South are steep: please take care and while walking around the Antiques Shop Chester. The staff will provide you with an information sheet and direct you to the gallery from where you can best view the building. Please follow any instructions the staff give you for your safety and the convenience of the staff and their customers. The Antiques Shop Chester is a family run business. The times when the information sheets for this event can be collected from the shop may vary without notice.

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