Historic houses · North West England
Hypocaust
In or near Chester.
Hypocaust — a historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hypocaust is a historic house located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Sick to Death is a unique museum located in St Michael's Church, Chester, that explores the history of medicine through interactive exhibits. Visitors can engage with various displays, including a self-guided tour that covers topics from plague doctors to autopsies, making it both educational and entertaining.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hypocaust is a historic house located in North Wales. It features an ancient underfloor heating system, characteristic of Roman architecture. This site exemplifies the engineering prowess of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1885, -2.8875
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 421219
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5pm
- Official site
- sicktodeath.org
Sources
- osm: way/1098597716 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hypocaust?
- Hypocaust is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1SN), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Hypocaust?
- Hypocaust — a historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hypocaust?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1SN.
- Is Hypocaust a protected site?
- Yes — Hypocaust is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hypocaust?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1SN.