Chester city walls consist of a defensive structure built to protect the city of Chester in Cheshire, England. Their construction was started by the Romans when they established the fortress of Deva Victrix between 70 and 80 [CE]. It originated with a rampart of earth and turf surmounted by a wooden palisade. Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers.
Chester City Walls form the most complete and longest circuit of ancient defensive walls in Britain, originally constructed by the Romans around AD 70–80 and subsequently rebuilt and extended by Saxons, Normans, and Victorians. Now serving as a raised public walkway, the walls provide a two-mile circuit through the city, offering splendid views over Chester’s medieval streets, the River Dee, its cathedral, Eastgate Clock, and other historic landmarks. They serve as both a significant historic monument—designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed—and a beloved public space maintained by the local council
Access to the walls is free and available all year round, 24 hours a day, as they form part of the public footpath network. While there are no formal opening or closing times, visitors are advised to explore during daylight hours (roughly from 9:00 am until sunset) for safety and visibility
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