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City Walls

The city's ancient encircling walls are the most complete in Britain. Climb above the bustling streets of the city and walk around the circuit, at just over 2 miles long you'll get a birds eye view of the enchanting city.

The walls originate from Roman times and have experienced a rich history since, including Saxon rebuilding, Civil War Conflict and Georgian Elegance.

The walls can be easily accessed from various points around the city and they are open at all times. You can encounter a host of historical features as well as some striking vantage points across the city and beyond.

As you explore the walls, the metal panels along the way tell stories about different parts of the route.

Highlights include:
The arched Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
Once the main entrance to the city, now a pedestrianised street, the Easgate is instantly recognisable by the presence of the stunning clock. Britain's most photographed clock after Big Ben, it was built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee of 1897 and is an icon of Chester.

King Charles Tower
Situated in the north east corner of both the Roman and medieval defences, King Charles Tower was a watch tower, which in the middle ages may have been used as a meeting point for the city guilds.

The Water Tower
One of the best preserved features of the walls defences, the Water Tower served to defend the harbour. There are two rooms of an octagonal shape with deep recesses leading to arrow slits. Some of the best views of the tower are from the surrounding garden.