The one stop shop for things to do, explore, eat and tour in Chester. Situated in Chester’s impressive Town Hall, the Visitor Information Centre is full of knowledgable and helpful staff that can help make your trip to the area seriously special.
Embark on a magical journey with Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz walkabout theatre experience.
from £6.75
Be transported to 19th-century America when Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre stages Gangs of New York this summer.
from £20.25
Packed with wit, charm, and mistaken identities, enjoy an evening (or afternoon) in Grosvenor Park with Oscar Wilde’s razor-sharp comedy.
from £20.25
Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when The Gangs of New York, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Importance of Being Earnest play Grosvenor Park this summer.
from £6.75
Tate Liverpool gathers works from the collection focused on the humble brick, in a new show ‘Brickworks’ at its temporary home of RIBA North.
free entry
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessions
Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
free entry
‘LOOK Photo Biennial 2024: Beyond Sight’ addresses climate change from the disappearance of darkness to the use of sustainable materials.
free entry
This is the meeting point for Tours Around Chester who offer a variety of tours ranging from food walking, running and themed running (including beer or gin).
Chester Visual Arts has brought pop-up exhibitions to Chester’s most iconic buildings, including The Old Library and Chester Cathedral.
Recipient of the Best Small Indoor Market at The Great British Market Awards 2020, Chester Market offers foods from around the world.
Chester’s Storyhouse houses two theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and bars within a rejuvenated art deco building.
Laid-back and high-quality restaurant in the centre of Chester.
Chester Cathedral is a living community of prayer and worship, and a centre of excellence in Church Music with a rich and fascinating heritage.
Authentic and inventive Middle Eastern small plates at this laid-back restaurant in the heart of Chester.
The Cheese Shop has been a source of speciality cheeses in Chester for 25 years and has over 200 different cow, goat and ewe cheeses available -including pasteurised, unpasteurised and vegetarian varieties.
Whitmore & White is an award-winning deli and independent wine merchant in the heart of romantic Chester serving a plethora of charcuterie, cheeses and confectionery.
Renowned for some of the most elegant shopping streets in the world, Chester Rows has historic appeal and is one of the best of its kind.
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.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
