Step inside Chester's Gothic Victorian civic landmark - over 150 years at the heart of the city.

Visit this late Tudor town house with Arts and Crafts modifications now home of Chester Civic Trust on Saturday 12 September.

Come and learn about the lives of soldiers and their families from 1689 to the present day with our FREE ENTRY weekend!

Drop in to the Grosvenor Museum on and meet two of the artists exhibiting in the CAN exhibition and see them working -‘ Stitching into Maps and Working from a Photograph

The Anderton Boat Lift is running free one hour HODs boat trips on Sunday 13 September at 10am, 11:15am, 13:30pm & 14:45pm. Booking will be available online from 1 September.

Drop in and visit one of only 21 camera obscura’s in the UK, which sits on top of Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower on the North-West corner of Chester City Walls.

Step inside Chester's Gothic Victorian civic landmark - over 150 years at the heart of the city.

Drop in and explore the University of Chester Chapel

Drop in to the Grosvenor Museum on Tuesday 15th September from 11am-4pm and join artist Nichola Burton to create a memory box that celebrates someone’s life or a life event!

Step inside Chester's Gothic Victorian civic landmark - over 150 years at the heart of the city.

A chance to drop in and visit St. Werburgh's Church from Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and listen to a talk on the history of the church on Wednesday 16 at 2.00pm.

Join Simon to venture into St John’s Chapter House and discover its medieval sandstone vaulting and ancient artefacts including a collection of carved stone bosses.

Join the St John’s Team to explore the rich heritage of this long-standing church including the impressive 11th-century Norman columns.

Step into an elegant mid-18th century townhouse featuring a stunning staircase - now home to a historic building architect.

A chance to drop in and visit St. Werburgh's Church from Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and listen to a talk on the history of the church on Wednesday 16 at 2.00pm.

Come and discover stories of the Chester Bluecoat's history and enjoy a tour of the Bluecoat building.

Seeking out the oddities, quirks and curiosities that make Chester unique while on a guided evening walk.

Join Paul Hyde to find out about a natural wonder that occurs on the River Dee downstream of the city - more often than many people think.

St. Mary's Church in Weaverham will be open for guided tours on 19 September at 10am-1pm. From 2pm there will be guided walks of the village based on the blue plaque walk leaflet.

Drop in for a fun free family trip to Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse on Saturday 19 September from 2pm-4.30pm.

Visit this 14th century tower on Chester City Walls, built to defend the port of Chester which is now landlocked.

Come along for a rare glimpse and tour of this beautiful building on Chester's Historic Rows.

Drop in and visit St. Helen's Church in Northwich. Guided tours of the building will be held every hour from 10am-4pm.

Did King Charles I stand on this tower and watch the Battle of Rowton Moor? Come and see for yourself whether this may have been possible.

Drop in and visit one of only 21 camera obscura’s in the UK, which sits on top of Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower on the North-West corner of Chester City Walls.

Come and learn about the lives of soldiers and their families from 1689 to the present day with our FREE ENTRY weekend!

Bring a picnic and a picnic blanket and drop in and celebrate Heritage Open Days at this Grade II listed Watermill. Enjoy a taster tour.

Come and discover the previously-untold and moving story of the hundreds of children who were cared for in Chester's Foundling Hospital.

Join our guided walk through beautiful Verdin Park, Northwich. Discover beautiful views and rich heritage.

A chance to drop in and visit St. Werburgh's Church from Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and listen to a talk on the history of the church on Wednesday 16 at 2.00pm.

Come and relax to the delightful sound of the Dunelm Duo. This special lunchtime recital takes place among our magnificent 11th Century Norman columns and Medieval architecture.

Drop in and explore the University of Chester Chapel

Join the St John’s Team to explore the rich heritage of this long-standing church including the impressive 11th-century Norman columns.

Paul Hyde introduces Chester’s ancient bedrock that is exposed throughout the city together with its use as masonry from Roman times.

Come and discover stories of the Chester Bluecoat's history and enjoy a tour of the Bluecoat building.

Come and discover stories of the Chester Bluecoat's history and enjoy a tour of the Bluecoat building.

Step into an elegant mid-18th century townhouse featuring a stunning staircase - now home to a historic building architect.

Join Paul Hyde for an introduction and overview of selected key aspects of Chester’s long history from Roman times to the 21st Century.

Come along to Helsby Community Centre and discover the fascinating photograph collection of Jim Lloyd, a resident of Helsby and other material relating to Helsby's history.

Drop in to Weaver Hall Museum on Saturday 19 September from 11am-4pm and join artist Nichola Burton to create a memory box that celebrates someone’s life or a life event!

An illustrated talk on two decades that saw fundamental changes to
Chester’s built environment, and which have left a legacy to this day

Drop into the Riverside Museum for a free self-guided tour to see some remarkable exhibits.

Come along to St. Michael's church and try out bell ringing, and organ playing under supervision. Tower Tours will be available.

The survival of the historic 1799 Shot Tower is a symbol of the industrial base of Chester and the daily working lives of Cestrians.

Come along for a rare glimpse and tour of this beautiful building on Chester's Historic Rows.

Did King Charles I stand on this tower and watch the Battle of Rowton Moor? Come and see for yourself whether this may have been possible.

The former St. Mary's church is normally closed to visitors so take the opportunity to explore this beautiful space and let us know if you have a connection to it.

A chance to drop in and visit St. Werburgh's Church from Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and listen to a talk on the history of the church on Wednesday 16 at 2.00pm.

Step inside Chester's Gothic Victorian civic landmark - over 150 years at the heart of the city.

Come along and sample “The Chester Tour”, the longest running public walking tour in Chester, operating daily for more than 50 years.

A guided talk and walking tour exploring two contrasting examples of Victorian architecture on Parkgate Road.

Join your guide for a walking tour of Chester racecourse, the oldest operating racecourse in the world. This tour is full of surprises!

Join the St John’s Team to explore the rich heritage of this long-standing church including the impressive 11th-century Norman columns.

A chance to explore the Churchill Building, and learn more about its history, architecture and links to the local community.

A chance to explore the Churchill Building, and learn more about its history, architecture and links to the local communit

Come along and sample “The Chester Tour”, the longest running public walking tour in Chester, operating daily for more than 50 years.

Join local tour guide, Ann Coward, for a spine-tingling taster Ghost Tour around Chester city centre.

A chance to drop in and visit St. Werburgh's Church from Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and listen to a talk on the history of the church on Wednesday 16 at 2.00pm.

Drop in and visit the Chester Quaker Meeting House on Saturday 19 September. The current Meeting House built in 1974 replaced the previous one that had been built in 1703.

Come along and sample “The Chester Tour”, the longest running public walking tour in Chester, operating daily for more than 50 years.

2026 marks 40 years since the end of commercial salt production at the Lion Salt Works. We are commemorating the anniversary with a free eighties themed celebration. Come along!