Water Tower - Open
City Walls, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4JA
Water Tower is attached by a spur wall to the older Bonewaldesthorne's Tower on the north-west corner of Chester City Walls. This part of the Walls dates back to the early 10th century when Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, extended the original Roman defences of Chester to protect the town from the Vikings.
Accessed from Bonewaldesthorne's Tower, landlocked Water once stood in the River Dee and housed the port authorities monitoring shipping and collecting import duties.
This is a rare opportunity to see the inside the towers, and you may also encounter time traveller Æthelflæd telling her story of Chester in the 10th century. Volunteers will also be on hand to tell you about the Towers.
The opening is supported by Heritage Chester CIC and the Freemen & Guilds of Chester.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 11:00 - 15:00
Location & directions
City Walls, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4JA
- Directions:
- This section of the Walls can be accessed from City Walls Rd. ///shells.gloves.voted = what three words location for access to the towers.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Water Tower can only be accessed by a steep flight of steps from Bonewaldesthorne's Tower. A narrow spiral staircase leads to the upper chamber of the Tower. Access to this chamber may be limited.
