Arts & Culture

Open-air theatre, film, comedy, food, family fun and more take over Chester’s Grosvenor Park this summer with four fabulous shows set to entertain and enchant audiences.

Discover Cheshire's Top-Rated Attractions & Experiences

Tatton Park announces major new exhibition – Beyond the View: Canaletto - opening 28 March – 1 November 2026.

First look at Kieran Lynn’s bold new version of the legend which has launched the 2026 open air theatre season in style

Crewe Heritage Centre is the town's only museum, telling the story of how a small farming hamlet became an engineering heavyweight and household name in under 200 years.

Quarry Bank is a place of stark contrast, where the power of the Industrial Revolution sits alongside the beauty of picturesque gardens and lush countryside.

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

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.

Crewe Heritage Centre is the town's only museum, telling the story of how a small farming hamlet became an engineering heavyweight and household name in under 200 years.

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.

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

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Chester Northgate, wander your way into Chester Picturehouse: a treat of a cinema boasting six screens and a café-bar, not to mention a stunning mural created exclusively for us by artist Murugiah.

Parr Hall is one of the north west's leading arts and entertainment venues for music, comedy, drama and much more.

Quarry Bank is a place of stark contrast, where the power of the Industrial Revolution sits alongside the beauty of picturesque gardens and lush countryside.

Chester Ghost Tours have delved into haunted happenings for over 40 years in a city renowned for its action-packed past.

Be enthralled by the tales and anecdotes of those who have contributed to the rich heritage of this much-loved city, beginning in Roman times, through the vibrant Medieval expansion period, the desperation of the Civil War and more.