The Heritage Experts Pub Trail

Embark on a self-guided heritage trail through the heart of Chester, with three special pub stops where you can meet local experts and discover the city's fascinating past.

On Tuesday 11th November between 5-8pm, explore Chester at your own pace as you visit three historic pubs, each hosting heritage specialists ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions.

Visit the stops in any order and spend as long as you like at each location – just leave enough time to experience them all!

Find all Three of our Pub Stops:

The Boot, Eastgate Street 

Located in the heart of Chester's famous Rows, The Boot is the perfect setting to explore retail history with Rebecca Andrew and Maria Barnard, who'll delve into the story of the Rows and the iconic Browns department store. Lee Bilson will showcase the intricate heritage craft skills used in the ongoing Rows repair works, including the art of stained glass restoration.

The Brewery Tap, Lower Bridge Street

Step into one of Chester's most atmospheric pubs and meet Mike Emery, who'll reveal the secrets of the nearby Gamul House and share insights into the area's rich archaeological heritage. Morn Capper will transport you back to early-medieval Chester, bringing the city's historic buildings to life with expert knowledge of their construction and stories.

Beer Heroes, Watergate Street

Discover Roman Chester in a completely new way with Ben Edwards, who'll demonstrate cutting-edge technology including Minecraft reconstructions of Roman Chester and hi-res 3D scanning of museum objects. Liz Montgomery will bring history to your hands with fascinating artefacts from the Grosvenor Museum collection.

This is a free event, though we warmly encourage you to support our wonderful local businesses by purchasing a drink at each stop. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about Chester's heritage, this trail offers a unique opportunity to learn from the experts in a relaxed, sociable setting.

FAQs

• Is the venue fully accessible (without steps, rough ground, steep gradients)?

The Brewery Tap and Beer Heroes - have stairs to access.

The Boot - can be accessed using The Rows accessible entrance: https://visitcheshire.com/the-rows/accessible-rows

• Is this event suitable for children?

No. This event is for adults only.

• Is this event suitable for dogs?

No. We are unable to welcome dogs to this event.