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Axt Haus in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC ranking
9.7/10
Axe throwing with rules attached
Top 10% of Chester attractions
Public ratings
5.0 Google 1,227
Closed · opens today at 10am ££ Book ahead Age 12+ No dogs Kids welcome
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TTDC verdictTTDC ranking
9.7/10
Axe throwing with rules attached
Top 10% of Chester attractions
Public ratings
5.0 Google 1,227

Attraction · Axe throwing

Axt Haus

Railway Arch ·CH1 4JH ·0.4 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 10am Railway Arch 0.4 miles from The Cross
Best for you need a competitive activity where nobody has to pretend to be outdoorsy and Your group likes clear rules
Good to know Sports Activity Location on Railway Arch and family-friendly
Avoid if Anyone throwing is under 12.
  • Kitchen Street
  • Axe throwing
  • Groups
  • Date idea
  • Birthdays
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Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want a competitive activity where nobody has to pretend to be outdoorsy.
  • Your group likes clear rules, a host/instructor and a fixed one-hour session.
  • You are planning a birthday, work social, date night, stag or hen do that needs more structure than drinks alone.

Avoid if

  • Anyone throwing is under 12.
  • Your group wants to drink first and throw later; Axt Haus is clear that axes and intoxication do not mix.
  • People are likely to arrive late, ignore the safety brief or wear open-toed shoes.

Book ahead and arrive early. Axt Haus asks guests to arrive before the session for waivers and safety briefing, and late arrivals may miss their throw.

In a paragraph

Axt Haus is Chester’s German-themed indoor axe-throwing venue in the Kitchen Street railway arches, with hosted throwing sessions, private lane hire, food, drink and group-event options.

What it's like

The appeal is simple: turn up, sign the waiver, get briefed, practise, then spend an hour trying to make a small axe land where your confidence said it would.

Axe throwing with rules attached

It is beginner-friendly because the instructors run the session and keep the lane under control. It is also rule-heavy for good reason: closed-toe shoes, no throwing after drinking, no messing about in the lane and no waiver means no throw.

Worth knowing

Axt Haus sounds chaotic, but the useful version is controlled: waivers, instructors, safety briefing, closed shoes and a firm no to throwing while intoxicated. Follow that and it is a very solid group booking.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.4 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Official opening times currently list Monday and Tuesday closed, Wednesday 16:00-21:00 depending on bookings, Thursday 16:00-21:00, Friday 12:00-21:00, Saturday 10:00-21:00 and Sunday 11:00-17:00.

Food & drink

German food and drink are available, but the safety rule is throw first, drink afterwards.

Access

Axt Haus says the venue is accessible and axe throwing can be accessible, but guests need to be able to lift an arm above the head and move quickly if an axe bounces back. Check direct if unsure.

9.7 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Official opening times currently list Monday and Tuesday closed, Wednesday 16:00-21:00 depending on bookings, Thursday 16:00-21:00, Friday 12:00-21:00, Saturday 10:00-21:00 and Sunday 11:00-17:00.
Address
Railway Arch, 6 Kitchen St, Chester CH1 4JH
Booking
Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs are not listed as welcome.
Access
Axt Haus says the venue is accessible and axe throwing can be accessible, but guests need to be able to lift an arm above the head and move quickly if an axe bounces back. Check direct if unsure.
Getting there
0.4 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

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FAQ

How much is Axt Haus Chester?

The official site currently lists the standard Guten Throw session at £24 per person for one hour, and exclusive lane hire at £190 for up to 10 people.

What age is Axt Haus for?

Axt Haus says axe throwing is for guests aged 12 and over, and under-18s must be supervised by an adult.

Do you need to book Axt Haus?

Booking is strongly advised. The FAQ says walk-ins may be accepted if lanes are available, but online booking is recommended because sessions sell out.

What should you wear for axe throwing?

Closed-toe shoes are required. Axt Haus also advises flat shoes and comfortable clothing.

Can you drink before axe throwing?

No. Axt Haus says anyone thought to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave with no refund.

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Where this place fits in

Things to do with friends in Chester Guide · 5 min Group plans with fewer committee meetings. Unusual things to do in Chester Guide · 6 min The stranger side of Chester, usefully. Family-friendly Guide · 5 min Easy meals when children are involved.

Updated 11 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?