5 Things to do this Week - 8th - 15th September 2025

1. LeMieux National Dressage Championships

The LeMieux National Dressage Championships return to Somerford Park this week where you can expect four days of top-class dressage and a spectacular visitor experience.  With action in three arenas over all four days, featuring over 700 combinations, shopping village and food court, there will be plenty of dressage competition to choose from as well as plenty to get involved with outside the arena.

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2. Autumn Festival Friday

Dust off your tweed and visit Chester Racecourse this Friday as they welcome the first day of their Autumn Festival. This raceday is the perfect opportunity to experience Chester in its full autumnal glory and of course, witness thrilling racing from start to finish. There’s nothing quite like a crisp day out where you can cheer your favourites past the winning post. It’s also one of the last times you’ll have to visit Chester races before the 2025 season ends.

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3. Storyhouse Childless

This weekend it's Storyhouse Childless, a pioneering programme that creates space for honest, nuanced, and empowering conversations about living without children — whether by choice or not by choice.

Since 2019, the team at Storyhouse has brought together hundreds of people through keynotes, panel discussions, performances, and workshops that reflect the full complexity of non-parenthood. Each year, the programme grows in depth, diversity, and reach.

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4. Truckfest

Get ready for an incredible, action packed show this weekend, not to be missed for the whole family.

Monster Trucks, Arena Stunt Shows, Meet Celebrities, Huge Industry Stands, Exhilarating Rides, Delicious Food & Drink, Trade Stalls and Thousands of Incredible Trucks.  Europe’s largest trucking festival since 1983.

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5. Pride & Prejudice events at Lyme

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1995 'Pride & Prejudice' BBC series, discover the filming locations and reconnect with Austen's famous novel during your visit to Lyme this week.

Explore the house with viewpoints that highlight when Lyme became 'Pemberley', and enhance your experience further with a trip to the Regency dressing room to really discover your inner Elizabeth Bennet or Mr Darcy. Recreate some of the best-loved scenes around the garden, all while dressed in your Regency best.

Head to Lyme for Regency afternoon tea in the Servants' Hall.

Please note the house is closed on Wednesdays. The garden remains open every day.

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