Searching for inspiration for what to do this week? We’ve put together a list of our top things to do or see across the county as we head into the winter months.

1) Remember, Remember

This week make sure you head to one of the many fantastic fireworks displays that will be lighting up the county. Whether you are looking for something low key or spectacular, we've got it all in Cheshire. There will be some quiet displays for those who don't like the bangs! Find out more ->

2) Chester Literature Festival

Chester Literature Festival

​​​​​​Chester’s annual celebration of literature and poetry is back at Storyhouse this week. And this year's fantastic programme features Ruby Wax, Simon Reeve, Lucy Worsley, George The Poet, Shaparak Khorsandi, Mackenzie Crook and many more! Find out more ->

3) Diwali Celebrations at Norton Priory

Diwali Celebrations

Head over to Norton Priory this week to celebrate the Hindu festival of light, with a family friendly celebration including Indian food and decorative crafts. Make and decorate your own Diya from clay, find out about the story of Diwali through the museum trail, and join in with making collective Rangoli throughout the afternoon. There will also be delicious Indian food for all to enjoy - including traditional vegetarian curry, with rice and condiments. Find out more ->

4) A visit to Parr Hall, Warrington

Parr Hall, Warrington

Nestled in the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, Parr Hall is one of the North West’s premier performance, arts and entertainment venues. There is so much going on there this week with music from Foster and Allen, a glorious visual and thought-provoking show from Astronomer and author Adrian West, humour with Mark and Lard from Radio 1, tales of adventure from journalist and explorer Simon Reeve and insights into true crime with Colin Sutton, Senior Investigative Officer, to name a few! Find out more ->

5) A visit to Storyhouse

Storyhouse

Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m 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 week you can enjoy an intimate evening with pop royalty Martin Fry, live music from Oysterband, historical insights from John Nichol, or hear royal secrets from acclaimed historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Kate Williams. Find out more ->

See all the firework displays in Cheshire here ->

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The Art Deco exterior of Storyhouse

​​​​​​​Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.

John Nichol: The Unknown Warrior
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John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of the Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, emphasising our enduring need to honour and mourn the fallen.

Kate Williams: Secrets of Royal Women
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Kate Williams: Secrets of Royal Women

In this beautifully illustrated event, acclaimed historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Kate Williams takes audiences on a fascinating journey into the secrets of royal women.

Oysterband: A Long Long Goodbye
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Oysterband

From their earliest days as a noisy, politicised ceilidh band in the late Seventies, Oysterband have never stopped evolving or providing soundtrack to the changing times.

ABC – An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry
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A Look At Life And A Look Of Live   The hits earned their place in pop history. From Poison Arrow to The Look Of Love, from All Of My Heart, and Be Near Me, to When Smokey Sings, ABC were the band that redefined glamour and cool. Led by the charismatic Martin Fry, they enjoyed TransAtlantic success as The Lexicon of Love proved as artful as a Warhol silkscreen, and glossier than Marilyn’s lipstick.

Chester Literature Festival 2024
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Chester Literature Festival 2024

Chester’s annual celebration of literature, poetry and more returns this November!

Parr Hall
Theatre
Parr Hall

Nestled in the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, the Pyramid and Parr Hall are two of the North West’s premier performance, arts and entertainment venues.

Diwali at Norton Priory
Festival
Diwali at Norton Priory

Come and join us to celebrate the Hindu festival of light this year, with a family friendly celebration including Indian food and decorative crafts.

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth
Talk
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Journalist and explorer Simon Reeve will be visiting Parr Hall to share what he has learnt in his adventures in more than 130 countries.

The Makings of a Murderer
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Do you binge-watch all of Netflix's chilling yet compulsive true crime series?

The Night Sky show
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The Night Sky Show

Bringing his successful sell out and highly praised show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders.

An Audience with Mark and Lard
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An Audience with Mark and Lard

A well-loved BBC broadcasting duo who used to host the revered Breakfast Show slot on Radio 1 are heading to Warrington as part of a reunion tour.

Foster and Allen
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Join us for an uplifting and nostalgic singalong evening as the unstoppable Foster and Allen celebrate the amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business.

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