There is a video presentation and an exhibition about the history of the Cathedral. Tours of the Cathedral can be pre-booked. Refreshments are provided in the wonderfully atmospheric Refectory. An excellent introduction to the story of Chester showing how historical events and different cultural influences, including Roman, Viking and Norman, have created this beautiful city. Set in St. Michael's Church, built over 800 years ago, the story unfolds through hands-on displays, video shows and scale models.
Children can have a go at brass rubbing.
The Centre provides information about Chester and the surrounding areas. They can help to book your accom-modation, and sell tickets for many local events and attractions. You can enjoy a walk along the mock-Victorian cobbled shopping street, with real shops and authentic smells and sounds to add to the atmosphere. Explore the origins of your surname in the Hall of Names. Watch a fascinating video on the history of Chester in the video and lecture theatre.