English Civil War Spycraft
Thu 28 May
|Chamber on top of Newgate,
Can YOU can be trusted with a secret? Drop in to the office of secrets for your spy training.
Time and Location
28 May 2026, 11:00 – 15:00
Chamber on top of Newgate,, City Walls, Chester CH1 2JH, UK
About the Event
During the English Civil War, Chester was a city of secrets— where cunning spies shaped the fate of the King and the city itself. And now a new generation of spies is needed.
The Secret Chamber reopens!
Drop into this free family-friendly adventure!
Activities will include:
Cracking real civil war codes and ciphers, and learning how to keep your messages safe.
Discover how to hide a secret message and try for yourself.
Protect important letters from prying eyes.
Help the spymaster plot a safe route across the city.
Heritage Chester is delighted to reopen Newgate tower on the city wall for this event.
FAQs
Where is the venue?
Chamber on top of Newgate, City Walls, Chester, CH1 1DQ. What3Words: scales.stove.melt
Is the venue or planned route fully accessible (without steps, rough ground, steep gradients)?
Unfortunately, this historic tower is only accessible via a flight of steps.
Is this event suitable for children?
Yes. This event is suitable for all ages.