Chester’s past hides a bizarre secret: long before broomsticks and cauldrons, locals believed witches could be exposed by rolling them around in barrels. Yes, actual barrels.

If you’ve ever wandered beneath the Eastgate Clock and wondered what strange stories the city still keeps tucked between its cobbles, this one is too wild to miss.
Discover the real history, the odd tests people once trusted, and how this curious legend inspired the magical mischief behind The Chester Witches walking tour.