A city, a stage

Experience unmissible events this winter..

There’s never a shortage of cultural things to do in Chester. Home to some of the nation's best attractions and host to world-class events, Chester will keep you entertained this winter on your city break.

See Chester Cathedral in a new light

Discovery is a spectacular immersive journey for people to walk through and explore the Cathedral in a new light. It invites you to fully immerse yourself in the artwork, and consider what humans have achieved in our place in the world.

The installation will give you the opportunity to ponder our relationship with the planet Earth and beyond. Installations of sound and light art that will take you on a journey through space, see galaxies emerge above you and to explore humanities ambition to adventure beyond.

Picturehouse Cinema 

The highly anticipated Picturehouse cinema at Chester Northgate is now open! A treat of a cinema boasting six screens and a cafe bar, not to mention a stunning mural created exclusively by artist Murugiah that'll greet you when you arrive. You will be dazzled by the interior design, in enviable shades of pink and blue, inspired by the great Wes Anderson. 

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, relax into a comfortable seat, grab a barista-made coffee or a slice of fresh pizza and enjoy in the cosy spaces.

The Grosvenor Museum

Don't forget to visit to our very own museum, a place where you can find out about the history, places and people of West Cheshire from prehistory to the 20th century. Dial your curiosity all the way up to eleven and see what's in store at the Grosvenor Museum.

Storyhouse - The jewel in our cultural crown

A visit to Chester is not complete without a visit to Storyhouse our multi-award winning cultural hub complete with theatre, library, restaurant and cinema. The restored and revitalised 1930s Odeon building houses an 800-seat auditorium, a 150-seat studio theatre, a restaurant and two bars plus a 100-seat boutique, independent cinema. This winter you can see Ed Byrne, the West End and Broadway hit The Kite Runner and Noises Off to name a few.

Save on travel

You can also save on train travel and save the stresses of driving. Transport for Wales operate regular services to Chester from Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and more, and you can save by booking direct and in advance.