Criminal Chester

2000 years of crime & punishment in the walled city

Take a stroll through the ancient streets of Chester to hear the true crime stories of Medieval traitors, Tudor heretics and Georgian highwaymen, as well as "vagabonds" and vicious murderers throughout the city’s 2000 years of history. This public walking tour takes you to many of Chester’s famous sights, such as the Cross, the cathedral and Chester Castle – but reveals a cruel, dark, alternative story of the city in the places where Cheshire’s criminal element was caught, tried and punished over the centuries. 

Language:  English

Start location: Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall Square, Chester

Finish location: Chester Castle

Duration: 120 minutes

Dates for 2026:‍ ‍

Thursday 30th April @ 6pm

Thursday 2nd July @ 6pm

Saturday 5th September @ 4pm

WARNING: Not suitable for children under 14…or adults of a sensitive disposition!

Cost: £12 per person