Join us from 1 - 30 November 2025 as we celebrate Chester's unique architectural feature, The Rows.
Whether you're a local who walks The Rows daily or a visitor discovering them for the first time,
ROWVEMBER offers a fresh perspectives on these extraordinary buildings.
Don't forget to join us on socials for our "Building of the Day" feature, as we celebrate Chester's architectural crown jewels, story by story, Row by Row.
ROWVEMBER Events
Discover what makes these medieval galleries so special through exclusive tours, family workshops, performances and self-guided trails that bring the past and present together.
Throughout ROWVEMBER
Building of the Day
1st - 30th November
ALL DAY
Hop on to our social media channels @heritagechester to learn the fascinating history and development of some of the unique buildings that form The Rows.
Family Friendly, Drop-In, Accessible Event, On-line
Art Returns to the Streets
1st - 30th November
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Historic paintings of Chester's Rows return to the streets they depict! See artworks in shop windows all November, plus special manned pop-ups on weekends.
Family Friendly, Accessible Event, Drop-In
ROWVEMBER Events
The Long-Standing & the Lost: Guided Tour
13 November 2025
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Join Paul Hyde with his trusty, six-foot, multi-coloured duster on an exploration of Chester’s unique and centuries-old Rows.
Guided Tour
Historic Map in the Streets
14 November 2025
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Discover 2,000 years beneath your feet! Join our street pop-ups to explore Chester's historic map with the experts who created it.
Accessible Event, Family Friendly, Drop-In
The Long-Standing & the Lost: Guided Tour
16 November 2025
10:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Join Paul Hyde with his trusty, six-foot, multi-coloured duster on an exploration of Chester’s unique and centuries-old Rows.
Guided Tour
The Falcon Open Hour
18 November 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Step inside a 13th-century Row building, enclosed in 1643 with its historic frontage preserved within. A rare glimpse into hidden history.
Drop-In
Storytelling and Spirits
19 November 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raise a glass to the secrets of Chester's famous Rows as local author, David Atkinson pairs expertly guided tastings with chilling tales.
Talk
Chester Rows: The Archaeology
21 November 2025
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Archaeologists reveal the Rows' hidden history! Join Peter & James to explore Roman to 17th century evidence beneath our feet.
Guided Tour, Accessible Event
Family Day at St Peter's Church
22 November 2025
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Join us for two special creative family days at St Peter's Church, where art and architecture come alive for all ages!
Drop-In, Family Friendly, Accessible Event
The Rows Family Tour with Miles the Mason
22 November 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Step back in time and discover the secrets of Chester's famous Rows with Miles the Mason, our lively Tudor re-enactor and your tour guide.
Family Friendly, Guided Tour
Historic Map in the Streets
22 November 2025
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Discover 2,000 years beneath your feet! Join our street pop-ups to explore Chester's historic map with the experts who created it.
Accessible Event, Family Friendly, Drop-In
Chester Rows at Random
22 November 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
No script, no plan! Join our spontaneous Rows tour where random prompts & your choices shape the stories we discover together.
Guided Tour, Accessible Event, Family Friendly
The Rows Family Tour With Miles the Mason
22 November 2025
2:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Step back in time and discover the secrets of Chester's famous Rows with Miles the Mason, our lively Tudor re-enactor and your tour guide.
Family Friendly, Guided Tour
Chester Rows: The Archaeology
23 November 2025
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Archaeologists reveal the Rows' hidden history! Join Peter & James to explore Roman to 17th century evidence beneath our feet.
Guided Tour, Accessible Event
Beer (Heroes) and Burrows
26 November 2025
7.30 PM to 9:00 PM
Author Nick Kevern reveals Chester's notorious hangman Samuel Burrows. Dark history, chilling tales & ale to take home at Beer Heroes.
Talk
Historic Map in the Streets
28 November 2025
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Discover 2,000 years beneath your feet! Join our street pop-ups to explore Chester's historic map with the experts who created it.
Accessible Event, Family Friendly, Drop-In
Historic Map in the Streets
30 November 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Discover 2,000 years beneath your feet! Join our street pop-ups to explore Chester's historic map with the experts who created it.
Accessible Event, Family Friendly, Drop-In
A Film Interview with The Chester Blog
30 November 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
The premiere at Chester Picturehouse of an original film, turning the tables on the man behind The Chester Blog and Chester's most recognised social media account!
Film, Accessible Event