Bishop Lloyd’s Palace

Bishop Lloyd's Palace is one of the oldest and most fascinating buildings on the historic Rows of Chester. An early 17th Century timber-framed building, It is listed Grade 1 and has fine carvings on the gable elevations and at Row level. The interior includes a magnificent period piece fireplace and high decorated plaster ceilings.

This important townhouse has been associated with Chester Merchant Adventurers, a king’s ex-mistress, a coaching firm, a girls’ school, a pub and cheese makers.

It has been linked with the Puritanism of Bishop Lloyd and a Catholic missionary group in the Victorian era. These are just some of its incarnations.

This historic building is home to the Chester Civic Trust and Cheshire Historic Buildings Preservation Trust.

Bishop Lloyd’s Palace is open to visitors free of charge as part of the Chester Heritage Festival in May/June and Heritage Open Days program every September, see their programmes for details. Viewing at other times by individuals and groups can be made by special arrangement.