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Storyhouse
Storyhouse
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.
Alongside the building, Storyhouse run a series of festivals as well as Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre and Moonlight Flicks. Theatre During the autumn and spring, Storyhouse welcomes the best of the UK's and international touring work, offering a programme of dance, opera, drama, comedy and music on the theatres 800-seat proscenium stage. In the summer and at Christmas-time, the theatre transforms into a 500 seat thrust stage, to present Storyhouses' home produced shows.
Storyhouses' library weaves its way across the entire building. With dedicated reading rooms, spaces to meet and study and a creative children's library the Den providing spaces for storytelling and imagination. Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre Storyhouse also produces the award-winning Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre every Summer a corner of Chesters Victorian park is transformed into a unique theatre-in-the-round, with a programme of Shakespeare and adaptations of children's classics. Plus The Chester Literature Festival every November, and WayWord festival in February half term plus a series of music concerts and film festivals throughout the year. z
Storyhouses' restaurant The Kitchen has a menu celebrating the flavours of The Levant. Located in the heart of Storyhouse, it is a spacious in-house ground floor restaurant and bar. The Garret bar, situated on the fourth floor, boasts panoramic views across Chester.
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Chester Craft Beer Expo
Dates: 13th Mar - 14th Mar 2026
Enjoy an expertly curated kaleidoscope of exceptional beers from across the UK and Europe
Chester Literature Festival
Dates: 12th May - 14th Jun 2026
Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell, Sir Lenny Henry and TV historian Kate Williams are among the headliners announced for this year’s Chester Literature Festival.
Amy Mason: BEHOLD!
Dates: 4th May - 4th May 2026
A silly yet razor-witted examination of digital dependency, friendship and community.
Chester International Film Festival
Dates: 13th Mar - 22nd Mar 2026
Welcome to the biggest festival yet!
Businesses close to Storyhouse
New Market Parking
Operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council, this award-winning multi-storey car park on Hunter Street provides parking for 800 vehicles and won Best British New Car Park 2023.
Turtle Bay
Serving up fiery flavours, tropical cocktails, and our brand-new Beach Brunch (Bottomless Brunch but better). Come on down, take the weight off, have a drink and feel the Caribbean wash over you.
Chester Market
Chester's award-winning market offers a vibrant selection of produce and goods together with a fantastic choice of authentic global foods all under one roof.
Pastry Pédaleur
French inspired gourmet Cakes & Pastries using premium, seasonal ingredients. Gluten free & Vegan catering available.