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 you can hire meeting rooms in this incredibly unique space.

Bishop Lloyd’s Palace is open to visitors free of charge from noon to 2 pm (Monday to Thursday) and from 1 pm to 3 pm on the first Saturday of every month.

Viewing at other times by individuals and groups can be made by special arrangement. This is subject to the meeting rooms not being occupied.

Bishop Lloyd's Palace is also open to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days program which takes place every September.