What's on inChester


Welcome to Chester

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Chester - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Chester to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

Tourist information Chester

Tourist Information

Everything you need to know if you're visiting Chester as a visitor or a resident.

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Forthcoming events in Chester

09
AUG
Fawlty Towers Weekend 09/08/2025
The Queen At Chester Hotel, Bw Premier Collection

.You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show…

TEL: 01772 691284
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02
DEC
G4 Christmas 2025 - Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral.

.Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4s most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe‐inspiring cathedrals priories minsters halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season…

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17
DEC
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Chester Cathedral

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music set within the enchanting surroundings of Chester Cathedralan architectural jewel in the heart of the city.Celebrate the…

TEL: 03336 664466
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19
DEC
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Chester
Mill Hotel & Spa

Basil Manuel and Sybil are in townand theyre bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door. Fully immersive highly interactive and completely original this is the show where anything can and usually does happen. With 70 of the show improvised its…

TEL: 08451 544145
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Tourist Attractions


Chester Zoo

Fancy a fabulous day out with more than 11,000 amazing animals Youre in the right place Were the UKs top zoo, with 110 acres of award‐winning enclosures and gardens to explore.Youll pack loads of exciting stuff into a day at Chester Zooand even then youll probably…

Blue Planet Aquarium

National Deafblind charity Sense is offering you the opportunity to come face to face with Europe's largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks. You can dive with sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire. This fantastic opportunity is suitable for just about anybody and…

Deva Roman Experience

Stroll along reconstructed streets experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of Roman Chester.From the streets of Deva the Roman Name for Chester, you return to the present day on an extensive archaeological 'dig', where you can discover the substantial Roman, Saxon and medieval remains beneath modern…

Lyme Park

Lyme Park is a great estate with lavishly decorated house and fine gardens.It is a Tudor house transformed into a huge Italianate palace in the 18th century.Originally a Tudor house, Lyme was transformed by the Venetian architect Leoni into an Italianate palace.Some…

The Boat Museum

At The Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port we bring Britain's canal history back to life. Come and explore the exhibitions in the historic dock complex and experience life aboard our collection of canal and river craft.The Boat Museum site covers over 7 acres of the historic…

Ness Botanic Gardens

Ness Botanische opens to the public Friday 3 September.Winner of Best in Show and Gold Medal at RHS Show Tatton Park 2009, the garden was created by the garden designer and TV presenter Chris Beardshaw. The design draws upon many years of academic research work at…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Chester? See our list of attractions in Chester, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.


Updated: 23/06/2025 03:44:40

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