Historic pubs · North West England
Bear and Billet
In or near Chester.
Bear and Billet in Wales North, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.8 km
About
Bear and Billet is a historic pub in Wales North, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bear and Billet is a historic pub located in North Wales, within the unparished area of Cheshire West and Chester. Established in 1664, it is designated as a Grade I listed building, reflecting its architectural significance. The pub is situated near the River Dee, which is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a setting that highlights the region's historical and natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1863, -2.8896
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Established
- 1664
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.chesterstandard.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4876598 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bear and Billet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear and Billet?
- Bear and Billet is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1RA), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Bear and Billet?
- Bear and Billet in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bear and Billet?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1RA.
- When was Bear and Billet built?
- Built or established in 1664.
- Who owns Bear and Billet?
- Bear and Billet is owned by | designation1 = Grade I.
- Is Bear and Billet a protected site?
- Yes — Bear and Billet is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bear and Billet?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1RA.