Castle

Chester Castle

Chester, Cheshire
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  • Open
  • Free entry
  • No car park on site
  • English Heritage
Chester Castle: Chester: A Block, Castle Square
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Chester Castle is a castle near Chester, Cheshire, managed by English Heritage. Entry is free. There is no car park on site.

Chester Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 Closed
  2. Tue 13 Closed
  3. Wed 14 Closed
  4. Today Thu 15 Closed
  5. Fri 16 Closed
  6. Sat 17 11:0015:00
  7. Sun 18 11:0015:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Summer weekends 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Sat to Sun
11:00 to 15:00
 n/a
Winter closure 1 Nov to 31 Mar Closed Closed n/a

Check current times on the official site

Getting to Chester Castle and parking

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Parking
No car park on site, paid. Public city-centre car parks within walking distance, charges apply; entry on open days via the law courts (Assizes Court) car park. City-centre public car parks.
By train
Chester is 0.9 miles away.
Public transport
Arriva 1, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, X11, 12, 13, X44, X55; GHA X1 & 11A pass close. Chester station 1 mile.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Food and facilities

  • Audio guide Yes

What to see at Chester Castle

  • 01

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

  • 02

    Chapel

    A chapel inside the castle.

  • 03

    Wall walk

    A walkway along the top of the walls.

  • 04

    Curtain wall

    The outer defensive wall around the site.

History of Chester Castle

  1. 1070 William the Conqueror founds the castle.
  2. 1071 Given to his nephew Hugh d'Avranches, made Earl of Chester.
  3. c.1200 Agricola Tower built as the first stone gateway.
  4. 1237 Henry III acquires the earldom, castle and lands.
  5. c.1240 Wall paintings in the chapel of St Mary de Castro.

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FAQs

When is Chester Castle open?

In the summer weekends season it opens Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 15:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Where do you park at Chester Castle?

There is no car park on site. City-centre public car parks.

How much does it cost to visit Chester Castle?

Entry is free.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 15 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 15 Oct 2026
  4. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  5. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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