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Shot Tower Pop Up Heritage Centre

Chester Shot Tower, Shot Tower Close, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3FA

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

The survival of the historic 1799 Shot Tower is a symbol of the industrial base of Chester and the daily working lives of Cestrians. Chester was a base for companies with an international reach.

Liz Preedy

Liz Preedy

Chester Shot Tower

Drop into Chester's Shot Tower on Saturday 12 September and discover its fascinating industrial past. Chester's iconic shot tower is one of the earliest parts and amongst the few surviving buildings of the leadworks.
Visitors will be able to enter the tower and see remains of the central block and the Company house.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
11:00 - 15:00

Location & directions

Chester Shot Tower, Shot Tower Close, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3FA

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The building is accessible but the entrance door might not be wide enough if there is a large wheelchair or pram.

Additional information

There is a limit of twelve visitors in the Tower at any time monitored by the volunteers due to the size of the tower. Visitors may have to queue for a few minutes if the tower is full.

Max number of people:
12

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