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Chester Heritage Festival takes place between 21st and 29th June in 2019 with over 60 events in and around Chester. Events tell the story of our city and its people and, this year, many have a waterways theme, telling the stories of the River Dee and Chester’s canal.
Enjoy performances, exhibitions, walks, talks and more; bring along younger family members to a host of activities; try out new events and some favourites from previous Festivals; celebrate six Chester anniversaries; and join us on 25th May at Chester Racecourse, for a spectacular launch as part of Roman Day.
Some of the events and activities are listed below. Further ones will be included over the coming weeks, so remember to check back later. In the meantime follow the festival on Twitter for updates.
Number of results: 73
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Guided Walk
Northgate Street, Chester
A frightfully good evening of fun and phantoms exploring many haunted places in the 2000-year-old city from the Rows to the River.
Guided Walk
Chester
During Chester Heritage Festival make use of this trail to visit eight of Chester’s oldest buildings, which are now pubs, and discover their origins as town houses and coaching inns.
History & Heritage
Chester
Chester’s town crier announces the start of Chester Heritage Festival at The Cross. Then he makes his way to the Visitor Information Centre to make a short presentation about his book, ‘The Word on the Street.’
Exhibition
Chester
Chester’s Waterways and Bridges: The history of the River Dee and the Chester Canal feature in many of this year’s festival events. This exhibition by Chester Photographic Survey illustrates the stories that will unfold.
History & Heritage
, Chester
During Chester Heritage Festival a family history buddy will be on hand to help you find more about your ancestry. All are welcome to drop-in, whether starting their research or needing to overcome a `brick wall`.
Talk
Chester
Illustrated presentation looking at the history, since Roman times, of drinking water in Chester and the importance of the River Dee in its provision. Drinks served after the talk.
Guided Tour
Chester
River, Romans and Racing: an entertaining tour around a Roman port and a racecourse that has been in operation since 1539.
Family Friendly
Chester
A stroll beside the River Dee introducing the history of Chester Meadows and the work of the Friends of the Meadows to protect and enhance the Meadows for future generations.
Guided Walk
Frodsham Street, Chester
A walk looking at the remains of the industrial heritage in the canal side area: corn mills, warehouses, remains of the lead works and hydraulic engineering. Learn about the role canal transport played in these industries.
Family Friendly
Chester
Fun activities to explore Chester’s heritage through old and modern images, spotting the difference on period maps of Chester and a crossword.
Workshop
Grosvenor Street, Chester
Experts will be standing by to offer a free research service to look up your family history. Drop in for assistance, whether your research is just beginning, or it has ground to a temporary halt.
Family Friendly
Chester
Dual Textile Exhibition and Chester Cathedral in Lego
Exhibition
Lache, Chester
Chester at Work: The story of work and industry in Chester: a spotlight on an often overlooked aspect of the city’s history and its legacy, curated by Lache and Westminster Local History Group and the Library.
Exhibition
Chester
Going the Distance: Celebrating 480 years of racing at the Roodee, this exhibition presents objects and images from the Chester Race Company and Grosvenor Museum to explore the origins and heritage of the oldest racecourse still in operation in...
Family Friendly
Chester
Stories of people who have called Chester home over the last 2,000 years: stories shared in unexpected ways: stories to explore and experience: witches’ cats, half eaten rats, a flying latrine and a dance machine.
Guided Walk
Chester
Twice daily at 10:30am and 2:00pm, this 90-minute tour is a perfect way to hear the 2000-year story of Chester.
Chester
Established in 1997 with some of the only full time Romans in Britain, Roman Tours offer a unique and exciting service throughout the year.
Family Friendly
Hunter St (off Northgate St) , Chester
As part of the Chester Heritage Festival, the Cheshire Society of Architects will be on hand to help budding young architects and designers to develop their ideas using a favourite design tools - Lego.
History & Heritage
Chester
Drop in to the Bandstand where the Youth Panel offer the chance to handle (and play with!) toys, games and accessories that would have been popular for a day by the river, in Victorian Chester.
Family Friendly
Chester
Music at the bandstand on the Groves, to transport the audience back in time to the Victorian period. Macclesfield Brass will entertain and be dressed for the occasion.
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