Walking Tour of Old Mollington
St. Oswald’s School, Grove Road, Mollington, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6LG.
Starting at the modern school, we will visit the adjacent farmhouse, the former school - now a preschool, then the site of the first school.
We then move up Well Lane, viewing the old Dower House, North Lodge, 18th century cottages, old Mollington Hall Estate wall and site of demolished Mollington Hall. We turn into Townfield Lane and view the Mollington Hall chauffeur’s cottage, cobbled stable yard and remains of Mollington Hall.
We follow the path to rejoin Well Lane and return to the School Car Park. During the walk we will have seen a 16C cheese press, cottages with external features denoting the Mollington Hall or Davies Family ownership and other notable features.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1345-1515
Location & directions
St. Oswald’s School, Grove Road, Mollington, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6LG.
- Directions:
- Follow A41, north out of Chester/south towards Chester. 4 miles north of Chester take the road west, signed Mollington. At centre of village, take road sign to right - St. Oswald’s School.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via Chester Heritage Festival website
- Booking website:
- https://www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk
- Booking opens:
- 12 Aug 2024 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
Free car parking in lay-by car park, outside school grounds, on Grove Road. Paths/roads in route are flat.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
