Greenbank, Chester
Facts and practical information
Greenbank is a former country house to the south of Chester, Cheshire, England. It was built in 1820 for John Swarbreck Rogers, a local glove manufacturer and mayor of Chester. From 1907 the house was occupied by Peter Jones, an Ellesmere Port businessman. He was a patron of the fine arts, who commissioned work from artists, and collected 18th-century furniture. In 1923 a doorway and a separate gatehouse were added, designed by C. H. Reilly. The building was converted into a college in about 1980. It is a stuccoed, flat-roofed building in two storeys with seven bays. The central three bays have a parapet higher than the others, giant pilasters, and panels decorated with garlands above tall windows. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner describes it as "one of the best Georgian houses of Chester". The house is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()
Chester
Greenbank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bear and Billet, Chester Racecourse, The Falcon, Chester Castle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Greenbank?
How to get to Greenbank by public transport?
Bus
- Hugh Street • Lines: 16 (14 min walk)
- Brown's Lane • Lines: 16 (14 min walk)