5 Things to do this Week - 15th - 22nd September 2025

1. Heritage Open Days

Discover Cheshire’s rich past during Heritage Open Days this week, England’s largest annual festival of history and culture.

Each September, this special ten-day event opens doors to the country’s most fascinating heritage sites, landmarks, and hidden gems, all completely free.

Delve into captivating stories, join engaging activities, and uncover secrets of Cheshire’s unique history and traditions.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Heritage Open Days invite you to celebrate the people, places, and ideas that have shaped Cheshire.

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2. Gladiators of Britain

This touring exhibition begins at the Grosvenor Museum this weekend, bringing together some of the country's most important objects to tell the story of Britain's entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture.

Highlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators, and the Hawkedon Helmet, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society.

This tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region of each venue, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.

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3. Oktoberfest Season Finale

This Saturday, dust off your lederhosen and prost and head to Chester Racecourse for good times at the Oktoberfest Season Finale. Expect thrilling racing, tasty Bavarian bites, Oompah Bands, fancy dress competitions and plenty of traditional games – all in one stein-tastic day! Please note that all tickets will be subject to a £1.25 per ticket administration fee.

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4. Business Class ‘in-flight’ Dining Experience to Mumbai!

Ever wanted to know how it feels to fly an aeroplane? Well, this Saturday you can find out! Take part in this advanced and immersive Boeing 747-400 fixed-base Flight Simulator and Upper Deck experience, situated near Tattenhall. Get on board the Boeing 747 Business Class Upper Deck cabin as you fly in simulated flight to Mumbai! Get the full in-flight experience with champagne, a three-course Business Class Indian themed meal, and more.

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5. Crowded Scouse - Tribute to Crowded House

This Saturday, head to Alexander's Live in Chester for Crowded Scouse, the original UK tribute to the music of Neil Finn and Crowded House. Formed in 2001, the Scousers have built up a strong reputation for recreating a stunning live sound and a great sense of fun!

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