Old Dee Bridge
A 14th-century seven-arched red sandstone bridge over the River Dee, once the main route from England to North Wales. Beside it, the weir murmurs with running water.
Old Dee Bridge was built around 1387. It is the historic bridge leaving Chester to the south, and its seven unequal red sandstone arches span the River Dee. It is a Grade I listed structure. Beside it lies a medieval weir that once powered mills and now offers a good spot for watching salmon migrate and enjoying river views. It is reached by walking down from the Bridgegate on the city walls. Once across, you can stroll along the green south bank and look back at the walls and the riverside houses. Free to visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chester City Walls
- Chester Castle
- Chester Roman Amphitheatre
- Grosvenor Museum
- St John the Baptist's Church
- Eastgate Clock
- The Rows
- Chester Cathedral