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Shot Tower Pop Up Heritage Centre

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

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Come and visit Chester's Shot Tower, the only remaining one still standing in Britain - A new entry to HODs.

Liz Preedy

Liz Preedy

Chester Shot Tower

Drop into Chester's Shot Tower on Saturday 20 September and discover its fascinating industrial past. You will be able to view the interior and exterior of the 1799 tower.
There will be an exhibition of photographs and artefacts telling the long story of the Chester Leadworks.
Informed volunteers will provide additional information.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
1000 - 1600

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 ten visitors in the Tower at any time monitored by the volunteers due to the size of the tower.

Max no of people per tour:
10

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