Join this guided walk to hear why Chester was the place to be during the long 18th century. Hear how developments such as turnpikes and canals turned Chester into a prosperous and confident centre for trade, with local gentry enjoying new classically inspired townhouses; fashionable social gatherings at the various assembly rooms, and pastimes that ranged from promenading to cockfighting.
As the route includes sections of the Walls and steps, it is not fully accessible for all.