Visit Chester's Camera Obscura

Installed as a tourist attraction around 1840 on top of a medieval tower, Chester’s camera obscura is visited via a spiral staircase.

Climb the spiral staircase, enter the darkened chamber and see an image of an area beyond the tower on a horizontal plate. There will be a Heritage Chester volunteer there to explain more.

Groups of eight visit the camera obscura approximately every ten minutes. Please expect to queue at busy times. Note also that the Water Tower will not be open during this event.

This event is not suitable for young children who can’t climb the spiral staircase or may not wish to listen to the presentation about the camera obscura.

Unfortunately, we can’t welcome dogs at this event.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

11:15 - 13:15

Sunday 13 September:

11:15 - 13:15

Location & directions

City Walls, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EJ

Directions:

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Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The camera obscura is accessed by a steep spiral staircase.

Additional information

The closest car park to Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower is Sens Close, Chester, CH1 2NR. There is a charge. There are several other public car parks in Chester City Centre. King Charles Tower will also be open on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September from 11am-1pm if you are walking Chester city walls.

Max number of people:

8

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 10 minute(s)

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