Chester Racecourse
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Chester Racecourse
Chester is the oldest racecourse in the UK and possibly the world; the first recorded race was held here on 9th February 1539.
What's on near Chester Racecourse
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Ellie Hoskins: what we talk about when we don’t know what to talk about at Bridge Cottage
Ellie Hoskins skillfuly records the absurdity of small talk in her exhibition ‘What We Talk About When We Don’t Know What to Talk About’.
Free entry
Writing The Magic launch at Dead Ink Bookshop
Writing the Magic (Essays on Crafting Fantasy Fiction) is the fourth in Liverpool-based publisher Dead Ink Books’ award-winning series of guides, and this launch event hears from editor Dan Coxon.
From £5.00
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Love Lane & Higsons Brewery Tour Experience!
Every weekend in Liverpool’s buzzing Baltic Triangle, Love Lane Brewery invites visitors behind the scenes for an hour-long tour through its striking, industrial space. Housed in a converted rubber factory,
From £25.00
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Broken Grey Wires: Who Wants Flowers When They Are Dead? at the Williamson Art Gallery
An exploration of grief the myriad of ways that we experience it, ‘Who Wants Flowers When They Are Dead?’ gathers the work of 17 artists.
Free entry
M(h)aol at Future Yard
Irish post-punk firebrands M(h)aol return to Liverpool this September, bringing their raw, rhythm-driven new album Something Soft to Future Yard.
From £15.68
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Romeo & Juliet at Liverpool Everyman
Heart-wrenching, potent and powerful, director Ellie Hurt takes this Shakespearean classic back to its brilliant basics.
From £11.00
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Waiting For Godot at Liverpool Everyman
Waiting for Godot – Samuel Beckett’s revolutionary play that changed modern theatre forever – comes to Liverpool Everyman in spring 2026.
From £13.00
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Rediscover/ Hitchcock at FACT
Rediscover the work of Alfred Hitchcock with FACT’s 10-film retrospective.
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Roomzzz Aparthotel Chester City
There are 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites with their balconies overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.
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Upstairs At The Grill
Steakhouse and friendly cocktail bar, specialising in local produce.
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Abode Chester
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.
Cheshire
Watergate Street Gallery
This contemporary Art Gallery In Chester displays and sells original and affordable works, with regular new exhibitions listed on their website.
Chester
Grosvenor Museum
Discover Grosvenor Museum, from Roman artefacts to silver hallmarked in Chester, the Grosvenor Museum explores the rich history of Chester and the surrounding areas.
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Little Roodee Cafe
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.
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Chester Castle
Chester Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 and became the administrative centre of the earldom of Chester.
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The Antiques Shop
The Antiques Shop is housed within the Rows of Chester and has been owned and run by the same antiques dealer for nearly 30 years, selling British antiques and vintage items.
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Dewa Roman Experience
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.
Chester
Weasel and the Bug
Weasel and The Bug believe that you should buy well and pass on, and that toys should be powered by children, not batteries. Taking care of the planet is a priority for many parents and pleasingly, Weasel and The Bug only stock products which are sustainably sourced.
Chester
Oddfellows
Oddfellows hotel inhabits a Georgian townhouse right bang in the middle of Chester, only moments away from the river.
Cheshire
St Mary’s Creative Space
St Mary’s Creative Space in Cheshire is a rehearsal and exhibition space which regularly has exciting projects on for the public.
Cheshire District Guides
Culture Guides
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Literature Events in the North
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Cinema in the North
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