The Chester Bluecoat: An Introductory Talk and Tour of the Building

There are three tours taking place on Thursday 17 September at 11am, 1pm and 3pm that are approximately 40 minutes long.
Listen to fascinating tales concerning the old Bluecoat school for poor boys, as well as biographical stories behind some of the buildings iconic fixtures and fittings plus a tour of the Bluecoat building.

The Bluecoat will also be hosting a HODs talk by local author Dr. Anthony Annakin-Smith " Left But Not Forgotten: The Children of the Foundling Hospital" at the Bluecoat on Monday 14 September at 11am followed by a book signing. Tickets will be available on eventbrite for this talk on Monday 24 August at 12pm.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

Tours: 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Location & directions

The Bluecoat, Upper Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EE

Directions:

On arrival at the Bluecoat building, go up the central path and under the archway to Door 3. Press the bottom buzzer ‘Bluecoat General Enquiries’ and a member of The Chester Bluecoat Charity staff will give you access into the building. What3Words Location: ///indeed.busy.assure

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

All three tours have separate eventbrite entries. Booking will open on 24 August at 12pm and will close the evening before the event takes place at 6.30pm.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-chester-bluecoat-an-introductory-talk-and-tour-of-the-building-tickets-1993841482547?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

24 Aug 2026 12:00 PM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 06:30 PM

Accessibility details

For wheelchair users there is a ramp for Bluecoat entry, plus lift to the first floor. Detailed information concerning accessibility at the Bluecoat is listed on AccessAble’s website: AccessAble - Your Accessibility Guide

Additional information

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Max number of people:

6

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)

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