Visit Bonewaldesthorne's Tower and Camera Obscura
Mon 10 Aug
|Bonewaldesthorne's Tower
Climb Bonewaldesthorne's Tower to the darkened chamber and see the camera obscura in action with our Heritage Chester volunteers.


Time and Location
10 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 13:00
Bonewaldesthorne's Tower, City Walls, Chester CH1 2JH, UK
About the Event
Climb the spiral staircase to the darkened upper chamber and discover the fascinating camera obscura.
Heritage Chester volunteers will be on hand giving presentations on this ingenious optical device, which projects live images of the surrounding landscape onto a table below.
Join us as we open Bonewaldesthorne's Tower to visitors. Free entry, no booking required – just drop in! Please note this is a popular spot and you may need to queue for a short time.
FAQs
Is the venue fully accessible?
Unfortunately this tower is only accessible via a small flight of steps.
Is this event suitable for children?
Yes. This event is suitable for all ages.
Is this event suitable for dogs?
Dogs are more the welcome on Chester Walls, however we are unable to welcome them into the tower itself. It's not safe for our furry friends.
