Eastgate Clock
Eastgate and Eastgate Clock
A Victorian cast-iron clock set atop the East Gate of the city walls, built to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It is said to be one of Britain's most photographed clocks.
The East Gate stands on the site of the Roman fortress's east gate. The existing archway dates from 1768. The openwork cast-iron clock frame and colorful clock face were added in 1899 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, and the clock is still wound by hand every week. From the walls you can get close to the clock and look down over the Eastgate Street galleries. From street level, looking up, you get Chester's most classic postcard view. Admission is free and it is open all day. It makes a good starting point for walking the walls or exploring the Rows.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chester Cathedral
- Chester Roman Amphitheatre
- The Rows
- St John the Baptist's Church
- Chester Town Hall
- Chester City Walls
- Storyhouse
- Grosvenor Museum