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Chester Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce our 2023-2024 season of concerts. Our first concert will welcome back conductor David Chatwin and mezzo soprano soloist Joyce Tindsley on Saturday 18th November 2023 at 7:30pm in Chester Cathedral.

From a Roman Soldier to an Edwardian Lady, Chester’s Visitor Information Centre is home to an exciting range of walking tours. Uncover almost 2000 years of history by venturing out with a tour guide. 

We were so lucky to be invited to spend the day at Cheshire’s family favourite festival, Deva Fest, based at Cholmondeley Castle just outside of Chester. Jam-packed with amazing music, comedy acts, food, drink and kids’ entertainment – it’s fair to say we had an absolute blast!

The Sustainable Cheshire Festival is on in Grosvenor Park, Chester on Saturday, 23^rd September 10.30am - 8pm.

Whether you and your faithful friend fancy a short stroll or a serious trek, there are plenty of hikes to be had in Cheshire, each with the reward of a cosy pub. Here’s five to try…

The Chester Civic Trust which celebrates its 63rd year this year, is opening its HQ Bishop Lloyd’s Palace to visitors during the national Heritage Open Days festival on Saturday, 9 September between 10am and 4om. Volunteers will be on hand to point out the superb features of this Grade I listed historic building in Watergate Street on Chester Rows and provide tea, coffee and refreshments.

Chester Zoo has announced details of a free family festival, set to return in September.

There is nothing quite like cosying up in your favourite spot and enjoying a traditional Sunday lunch.

A new special exhibition ‘Remembering Bosnia, 30 years on’ has been launched at Cheshire Military Museum in Chester. It looks back at the 1st Battalion the Cheshire Regiment’s deployment to Bosnia as part of a UN force in 1992 -93. The Cheshire’s were the first British Battalion to deploy armoured vehicles in the region, experiencing the horrors of a civil war, helping the civilian population and protecting convoys of essential life-saving supplies.

Walkers around Chester City Walls will be able to venture into King Charles' Tower, a rare opportunity, during the weekends 9th and 10th, 16th and 17th September, between 10.30am and 4pm. This is the first year King Charles' Tower has opened under a Royal King of the same name and all Royal visitors are very welcome!

Chester Cathedral’s popular Heritage Discovery Day returns for 2023 to explore the infamous Tudors in Chester’s most iconic historic church and grounds. 

Chester Racecourse is excited to announce that BBC Radio 1’s Jordan North will be playing a headline DJ set at its popular Ladies Day fixture on Saturday 2 September.