Today only six of the nine almshouses remain. They were built in the 17th century and have a timber-framed structure on a sandstone base. Residents had to be aged 65 and not drink or smoke.
The Nine Houses
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near The Nine Houses include:
- Roman Garden (0.0 miles) - Great place to relax
- Eastgate Arch and Clock (0.2 miles) - One of Chester's most popular attractions
- The Rows (0.2 miles) - Historic shopping galleries
- Grosvenor Museum (0.2 miles) - Explores Chester's history
- Grosvenor Park (0.2 miles) - Victorian-era park in Chester city centre.
- Chester Cathedral (0.3 miles) - Historic cathedral dating back to 907 AD
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway (0.3 miles) - 7.25 inch gauge miniature railway
Nearby Shopping
Places to shop near The Nine Houses include:
- Grosvenor Shopping Centre (0.1 miles) - Shopping centre in the heart of Chester.
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near The Nine Houses include:
- The Townhouse Hotel (0.1 miles)
- Oddfellows Chester (0.1 miles)
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel (0.2 miles)
- The Chester Grosvenor (0.2 miles)
- The Commercial Bar & Hotel (0.2 miles)
- The Coach House Inn (0.3 miles)
- Crowne Plaza Chester (0.3 miles)
- Hotel Indigo - Chester (0.3 miles)
- Mill Hotel & Spa (0.4 miles)
- Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse (0.5 miles)
Map
Map showing location of The Nine Houses.
Details
The Nine Houses
Address and postcode
Park Street
Chester
Cheshire
United Kingdom
CH1 1RN
You can see these by walking the city walls. The Roman Garden is also nearby.