Ann Coward

Profile updated 29/11/23

Regional Qualification(s):

North West

Language(s):

English

Phone Number(s):

01244683267, 07598909096

Contact guide

Introduction:

I was born in Chester and I have seen many changes to this beautiful city. Experience Chester with me and explore the best that Chester has to offer. This will include Roman Chester, the Rows, and the River Dee, I can also show you the hidden treasures and historic pubs. I can provide walking and coach tours of Chester.
I am qualified to teach English to non-English speakers, so I am sympathetic to the needs of non-native speakers.

Tina S said following her tour:
"Just to say we had a lovely tour of Chester today led by Ann Coward. She was so knowledgeable and interesting. My husband and I learned a great deal and we wanted to pass on how very good she was. Five Stars"

Personal Interests:

History and prehistory.
Food and Drink.
Churches and catherdrals.
Walking tours.
Education.
Ghosts, Murders & Mysteries.
Chester Walls.
Chester Rows.

Special Interests:

Walking Tours

Walking Tours of Chester arranged to your own interests.
Educational tours- Schools and Colleges
Bespoke Tours
Walking tours of Chester in English/CHINESE
Chester Rows Tour
Walls of Chester tour
Riverside Walk and Handbridge
Tours of the Victorian Cemetery

Food & Drink

I can show you some shops that sell Cheshire cheese also pubs with real ale.

Photography

Chester is a photographer's paradise . I can share with you some sites of special interest.

Special Needs

I can adapt my tour to fit in with Special needs groups.

Theatre

Chester has my favourite theatre, Story House.

Antiques

Chester has many antique shops, that I can take you to visit.

Churches & Cathedrals

Chester has many beautiful churches and a Cathedral, I can show you..

Interpreting & Translating

I can work with a native Chinese speaker, and can offer walking tours of Chester in Chinese.

Art/Paintings & Sculpture

Come on my Louise Raynor tour and see some of the streets and buildings that she painted.

Ghosts, Murders & Mysteries

Join me on a Ghost tour, around haunted Chester. I also do children's Ghost tours.

Education

I have wide experience of leading students of all ages around the city.

Architecture

We have some outstanding architecture from Roman times to present day.

Galleries

Grosvenor Museum has a lovely art gallery, I could take you to see.

Archaeology

Chester has Roman sites for you to explore.

Conferences & Incentives

I have experience in taking out groups from conferences.

Shopping

Let me introduce you to some of Chester's independent shops many offering locally made products.

Birds & Animals

We have the very popular Chester zoo for you visit.

Castles & Palaces

Chester has part of a Norman castle with themed events taking place on special days.

Literature

Charles Kinsley the author of The Water Babies lived in Abbey Square. Let me show you his home.

History & Prehistory

Chester has a wealth of history through the ages.

Gardens

I could take you to see the beautiful Grosvenor Park in the centre of Chester.

Countryside

Chester is surrounded by the
lovely Cheshire countryside.

Agriculture

Cheshire is well known for its high standard of farms.

Museums

The Grosvenor Museum covers history through the ages. We can visit this if you wish.

Military

We have The Military Museum at Chester Castle I can take you to see.

Stately Homes & Country Houses

Chester is within easy reach of Tatton Park.

Music

Chester has a rich tradition of music.

Folklore & Traditions

We have the Midsummer Watch Parade. The origins go back to the middle ages.

Transport

Chester Station is in City Road, it has a good bus connection to the city centre.

Dance

Chester Morris Men have been dancing in public since 1992.

Industrial Heritage

In Chester we had many mills along by the canal, one is now a hotel.

International Links

Study tours; school exchanges.

Driver Guide:

No