What's on near Watergate Street Gallery
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 £1.00Where to go near Watergate Street Gallery
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.
Steakhouse and friendly cocktail bar, specialising in local produce.
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.
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.
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.
Recipient of the Best Small Indoor Market at The Great British Market Awards 2020, Chester Market offers foods from around the world.
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).
There are 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites with their balconies overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.
Laid-back and high-quality restaurant in the centre of Chester.
Find all the information you’re looking for and more when visiting Chester, at the helpful and friendly Tourist Information Centre.
at Storyhouse Chester
Authentic and inventive Middle Eastern small plates at this laid-back restaurant in the heart 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.
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