In a paragraph
Sick To Death is a small Bridge Street Row attraction about medicine, disease and the body, mixing grim history, hands-on exhibits, dark humour and a deliberately odd old-building setting.
What it's like
This is not a grand museum. It is a compact, themed attraction where plague, diagnosis, autopsy, old cures and body facts are made tactile, silly and slightly unpleasant on purpose.
Grim medical history, compact fun
The Rows setting helps. You are in the middle of Chester, in an old building, with a subject that benefits from low light, odd corners and the sense that you have stepped sideways out of the shopping street.
Worth knowing
Sick To Death is fun if the group likes the premise. It is small, odd and deliberately gross. That is the appeal, not a flaw, but it is worth knowing before you pay.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross.
Hours
The official site currently lists opening every day 10:00-18:00, with last entry at 17:00.
Food & drink
Bridge Street, Watergate Street, the Rows and the river are all close, so it is easy to pair with lunch or a drink afterwards.
Access
Visit Cheshire lists several accessibility criteria, but old Rows buildings can still be awkward. Check direct for your exact access needs.
8.8 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- The official site currently lists opening every day 10:00-18:00, with last entry at 17:00.
- Address
- St. Michael's Church, Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NW
- Booking
- Official listed prices are adults £9, students £7, children aged 5-15 £5, and under-5s free. Check direct before booking.
- Access
- Visit Cheshire lists several accessibility criteria, but old Rows buildings can still be awkward. Check direct for your exact access needs.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby food and drink
Good companion plans
FAQ
What is Sick To Death?
A small, interactive Chester attraction about the history of medicine, disease, doctors and the body.
How much are tickets?
The official site currently lists adults at £9, students at £7, children aged 5-15 at £5, and under-5s free.
What are the opening hours?
The official site currently lists daily opening from 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00.
Is it good for children?
Yes for many school-age children, especially those who enjoy gruesome history. More sensitive children may find the theme too much.
Is it accessible?
Visit Cheshire lists accessibility criteria, but because the setting is an old Rows building, check direct for your exact requirements.
