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Summer Pop Ups

This Summer, Chester's streets and stories come to life with a season of free heritage pop-ups for the whole family.

From crafts and storytelling to spycraft missions and surgery-themed experiences, there's something for every curious mind throughout the school holidays. Join a tour and explore the city with kids going free — and wherever possible, we've made sure everyone can take part.

A sketch of a man dressed as a civil war spy in an old Chester street

Spycraft Experience

27th August

11:00am - 3:00pm

Family Friendly, Drop-In, Free, Accessible

Can you be trusted with a secret? Step into Civil War Chester, crack codes and learn the concealment tricks real spies used to pass secret messages.

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A man stands against the walls of Chester wearing a Tudor costume

Time Travel Tour of Chester

28th August

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Family Friendly, Free for Children, Accessible

Time travel across two thousand years of Chester's history with someone who was actually there!

Book Tickets ➔

King Charles Tower

Visit King Charles Tower

30th August

11:00am - 1:00pm

Family Friendly, Free, Drop-In

Visit this Medieval tower on Chester City Walls, 380 years since King Charles I apparently watched the Battle of Rowton Moor from here.

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Bonewaldesthorne's Tower and Camera Obscura

Bonewaldesthorne's Tower and Camera Obscura

27th August

11:00am - 1:00pm

Family Friendly, Free, Drop-In

Climb Bonewaldesthorne's Tower to the darkened chamber and see the camera obscura in action with our Heritage Chester volunteers.

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King Charles Tower

Visit King Charles Tower

29th August

1:45pm - 3:45pm

Family Friendly, Free, Drop-In

Visit this Medieval tower on Chester City Walls, 380 years since King Charles I apparently watched the Battle of Rowton Moor from here.

Find Out More ➔

Bonewaldesthorne's Tower and Camera Obscura

Bonewaldesthorne's Tower and Camera Obscura

30th August

11:00am - 1:00pm

Family Friendly, Free, Drop-In

Climb Bonewaldesthorne's Tower to the darkened chamber and see the camera obscura in action with our Heritage Chester volunteers.

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A man stands at Chester bandstand with his hands resting on the railing

Dark Chester: The Guided Family Tour

28th August

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Family Friendly, Free for Children, Accessible

A storytelling stroll through Chester’s dark-tourism heritage with a professional guide. Let’s take a walk on the dark side!

Book Tickets ➔

Bonewaldesthorne's Tower and Camera Obscura

Bonewaldesthorne's Tower and Camera Obscura

29th August

2:15pm - 4:15pm

Family Friendly, Free, Drop-In

Climb Bonewaldesthorne's Tower to the darkened chamber and see the camera obscura in action with our Heritage Chester volunteers.

Find Out More ➔

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