What's on in Chester

This is the place to find out what's on in Chester. Time your visit to see one of Chester’s many events and festivals for an extra special treat.

Come and experience Storyhouse, with it's multi award-winning theatre, library, restaurant and cinema. With a varied programme of events throughout the year you are sure to find something that's right up your street.

There are plenty of outdoor events throughout the year too including open air theatre performances in Grosvenor Park and Moonlight flicks, an outdoor cinematic experience. Not forgetting the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival and the thrill of the races at the oldest racecourse in Britain and other sporting events such as the Regatta and marathon, once voted the UK’s number 1 road marathon.

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Upton-by-Chester

Discover a Halloween like no other at CHESTER ZOO this autumn! Marvel at the GIANT PUMPKIN sculptures, complete the trail challenge and collect a sweet treat! Plus, BRAND NEW BEASTS legendary digital experience.

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28 Sept 2024to3 Nov 2024

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Deadly Museum Trail

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Trail

Chester

Discover the deadly things at the Grosvenor Museum this October with our special trail.

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1 Oct 2024to31 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Trena Cox: Reflections 100

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Chester

Trena Cox: Reflections 100 is an exploration through exhibition and art of the legacy of one of Chester’s unsung heroines.

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7 Oct 2024to8 Nov 2024

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Lake District Adventure- Sightseeing day tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

Your Sightseeing Day Tour to The Lake District from Chester is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who, invariably, will become more of a friend than a tour guide! Ok our drivers know most things but not…

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22 Oct 2024to30 Dec 2025Open 08:30 - 19:30

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North Wales Adventure- Sightseeing Day Tour

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Chester

Your Sightseeing Day Tour to North Wales from Chester is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who, invariably, will become more of a friend than a tour guide! Every passenger receives special attention and is…

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22 Oct 2024to30 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 17:30

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WayWord Festival

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Chester

Celebrating the power of words to ignite imaginations, There will be children’s authors and illustrators live on stage, enchanting theatre performances ,workshops and much more!

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26 Oct 2024to4 Nov 2024

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The Chester Haunted Hotel City Trail

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Guided Walk

Chester

Mischievous ghouls have escaped from Chester’s Haunted Hotel, The Dee, and are hiding in local businesses! Are you brave enough to help us capture them?

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26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024

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Halloween Half Term at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Beeston Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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From:

26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Children’s Ghost Tours

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Family Friendly

Chester

Let your little ones enjoy a spooky walk around old Chester this October half term with a fun Children’s Ghost Tour.

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28 Oct 2024to31 Oct 2024Various Opening Times

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Chester Zoo Wedding Fayre

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Fete / Fair

Upton, Chester

A fun, unique and unexpected wedding venue. A place for small intimate weddings, dance through the night celebrations and everything in-between. With two ceremony rooms to choose from, this venue offers a unique experience, with access to the zoo…

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28 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Frankenstein's Museum

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Family Friendly

Chester

Create your own creature inspired by Frankenstein's monster using 'body parts' from the museum's collections!

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29 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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30 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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31 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Children's Ghost Walk

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Guided Walk

Chester

Join guide Ann Coward for a family friendly Children's Ghost Walk for primary school children. Not a scary tour!

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From:
29 Oct 2024Open 17:30 - 19:00

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Music

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm

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29 Oct 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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5 Nov 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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12 Nov 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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19 Nov 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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26 Nov 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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3 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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10 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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17 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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Jump Scares at the Old Time Cinema

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Film

Chester

Take part in our cinema-themed handling session from 1 - 2:30pm, and then join us to watch Frankenstein's Monster (1931) on the big screen of the lecture theatre. There will be popcorn.

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From:
30 Oct 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Kids Halloween Party

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Celebration

Pulford, Chester

Treat your little spooks to our Kids' Halloween Party, where a spooktacular time will be had by all this Halloween!

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From:
30 Oct 2024Open 16:00 - 18:30
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31 Oct 2024Open 16:00 - 18:30

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Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

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Event

Chester

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.

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30 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -

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Regalia Talks at Chester Town Hall

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Talk

Chester

Chester Town Hall is a designated Grade II listed building in the heart of Chester.

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31 Oct 2024to1 Nov 2024Open 14:00 - 15:00

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12 Nov 2024to19 Nov 2024Various Opening Times

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26 Nov 2024to3 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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10 Dec 2024to19 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Chester Castle Spooky Halloween Tours

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Festival

Chester

"Be Prepared to Be Scared" as you join us for our spooky Halloween torch light tour at Chester Castle.

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From:
31 Oct 2024Open 17:00 - 20:30

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Café crafts

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Workshop

Chester

Join us in the history hub for an afternoon of craft and chat. Bring along your own project or feel free to join in with one of ours. Everyone welcome, whether you're a master or a beginner.

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31 Oct 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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14 Nov 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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28 Nov 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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12 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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9 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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23 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Chester Wizard School

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Event

Chester

Chester Wizard School is the sell out family Halloween event of the North-West. Now in its 8th year we have seen over 6000 people through our doors, many of whom come back every year

Dates

From:

31 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024

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