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.
Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo transforms the most popular tourist attraction outside London into a magical, illuminated world.
from £12
Material Matters presents ‘Into The Wyld’ exploring the legacy of the a medieval poem through a contemporary art festival.
free entry
60th birthday celebrations continue at Liverpool Everyman with Martin McDonagh’s savage and critically acclaimed masterpiece.
from £11.00
Willy Russell’s one-woman show comes home to Liverpool Everyman, bringing the perfect ending to the theatre’s 60th birthday year.
from £11.00
FACT presents two brand new, solo exhibitions from artists R.I.P. Germain and Sara Sadik exploring identity construction and isolation.
free entry
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
Joyous, sassy with a thrilling soundtrack, be transported to 1940s New York for Talawa Theatre’s eagerly anticipated and stylish retelling of Twelfth Night.
from £11.00
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.
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
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.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
