Unique, stylish accommodation in the heart of the city of Chester. With unparalleled views of England’s oldest working racecourse, the contemporary Abode Chester offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city, complemented by exceptional fine dining and a modern, stylish and sophisticated design.
Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when Pride and Prejudice, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Alice in Wonderland play Grosvenor Park this summer.
From £10.80
Somewhere in modern-day Chester, renowned detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves drawn into their most intriguing, and personal, mystery yet.
From £20.25
Set out on a magical adventure through Grosvenor Park with this joyous walkabout show designed for under 10s and their families.
From £10.80
On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, her most famous love story is brought to vibrant life once again in the open air.
From £20.25
Future Now brings Pussy Riot and a fierce line-up of rising bands to one of the North West’s most forward-thinking venues.
From £36.40
‘Studio Me: All Sorts’ at the Bluecoat is a group exhibition of works by Blue Room artists.
Free entry
The unique European Poetry Festival European Camarade is back, bringing together poets to create brand-new work.
Free entry
A night of surreal, DIY, and subversive short films headlined by a mind-bending early work from The Substance director Coralie Fargeat.
From £1.00
This is the meeting point for Chester Cycle Tours who will help you to explore Chester’s most fascinating places with views and landmarks you won’t see on a typical bus or walking tour.
Discover Grosvenor Museum, from Roman artefacts to silver hallmarked in Chester, the Grosvenor Museum explores the rich history of Chester and the surrounding areas.
St Mary’s is a fantastic rehearsal, performance and exhibition space right in the heart of Chester, and is available to the whole community.
St Mary’s Creative Space in Cheshire is a rehearsal and exhibition space which regularly has exciting projects on for the public.
Chester Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 and became the administrative centre of the earldom of Chester.
Oddfellows hotel inhabits a Georgian townhouse right bang in the middle of Chester, only moments away from the river.
Chester is the oldest racecourse in the UK and possibly the world, the first recorded race was held on 9th February 1539.
Dewa Roman Experience occupies a unique site at the heart of the original legionary fortress. In 1991 archaeologists discovered remains of the fortress on this site and the excavations have been left open for public viewing.
Edgar House is a fine period Georgian house which has been lovingly refurbished to create Chester’s award winning premier small luxury hotel – just for adults.
There are 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites with their balconies overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.
Steakhouse and friendly cocktail bar, specialising in local produce.
This contemporary Art Gallery In Chester displays and sells original and affordable works, with regular new exhibitions listed on their website.
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.
July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.
From environmental to experimental, our poetry and prose picks from around the North are focused on the unusual and the fun.
Captivating, urgent and intimate - we bring you our top exhibition picks, with even more art festivals, artist-led shows and new venues.
Shape-shifting bands, scorched-earth techno, and off-grid festivals. Our latest music picks catch the live scene at its most urgent, inventive and alive.
This month's guide is truly eclectic - from free family festivals, to food events, circus school and more!
