Heritage Chester

12/06/2026

Chester Heritage Festival 2026 is over — and we're feeling the post-festival glow. ✨

To every single person who came along to an event, brought someone new, or simply shared a post: thank you. You're the reason we do this.

Heritage Chester is a Community Interest Company, and the festival is made possible by a brilliant group of volunteers who give their time because they genuinely care about this city.

If you attended any events this year, your feedback means a great deal to us, it shapes how we plan and improve everything we do.

Drop your feedback here, it only takes a minute 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2wjPpf8iQK

See you in 2027. 💜

12/06/2026

This is set to be a fantastic event at Chester Castle and Agricola Tower 👇

Join English Heritage for a landmark day of discovery as we celebrate a new era of interpretation at Chester Castle.

10/06/2026

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? 🏰

Step inside two of Chester's historic towers and discover the stories hidden within their walls.

At King Charles Tower, children can have a go at brass rubbing, while adults can learn about the role the tower played during the English Civil War.

At Bonewaldesthorne's Tower, climb the spiral staircase to the darkened upper chamber and experience the fascinating camera obscura, with presentations from Heritage Chester volunteers throughout the day.

✅ Free entry
✅ No booking required
✅ Family-friendly

📅 Saturday 13 June
📍 King Charles Tower | 11:00–13:00
📍 Bonewaldesthorne's Tower | 11:30–13:30

📅 Sunday 14 June
📍 Both towers | 11:00–13:00

Drop in and discover more of Chester's rich history with Heritage Chester.

05/06/2026

Chester has the most complete city walls in Britain. The world's oldest racecourse. The largest Roman amphitheatre in the country. But what does Chester need NEXT? That's over to you.

Lego™: Let's Build Chester! invites kids aged 6+ to design their vision for the city - or reconstruct a famous landmark brick by brick.

FREE | Chester Picturehouse | | 12-4pm

Saturday 6 June 👉 https://buff.ly/VQUp8dx

05/06/2026

Step inside two of Chester's historic towers next weekend 🏰

Join Heritage Chester as we open King Charles Tower and Bonewaldesthorne's Tower to visitors. Free entry, no booking required – just drop in!

📍 King Charles Tower - Stand where the King is said to have watched events unfold as the Battle of Rowton Moor signalled that the English Civil War was turning against him.

📍 Bonewaldesthorne's Tower - Climb the spiral staircase to the darkened upper chamber and discover the fascinating camera obscura. Heritage Chester volunteers will be giving presentations on this ingenious optical device, which projects live images of the surrounding landscape onto a table below.

📅 Saturday 13 June King Charles Tower | 11:00–13:00
Bonewaldesthorne's Tower | 11:30–13:30

📅 Sunday 14 June King Charles Tower & Bonewaldesthorne's Tower | 11:00–13:00

Come along, meet our volunteers and discover more of Chester's rich history.

04/06/2026

Explore Chester’s dark side… if you dare 👻🌙

Join Green Badge Tourist Guide David Atkinson for Dark Chester - an award-winning storytelling walking tour uncovering the city’s spooky stories, horrible histories, and dark past.

Drawing on David’s book A Dark History of Chester, this chilling guided experience reveals the stories history doesn’t always like to tell…

🏆 Winner of Tourism Experience of the Year at the Marketing Cheshire Awards
🗓️ Saturday 6 June
📍 Meet outside Chester Picturehouse, Hunter St, CH1 2AR

🎟️ Don’t miss out. Book now....if you dare!👉 https://buff.ly/Yr2Hmew

04/06/2026

There are just a few days left to join one of our Chester Heritage Festival guided tours — and there are still some brilliant ones to choose from. 🗺️

Don't let the festival end without getting out and exploring your city.

Full programme 👉 https://buff.ly/WwyDgl0

04/06/2026

LAST CHANCE ⏳

The final Pavementology Storywalk takes place this week!

Join Dave Southern for a unique journey through Chester's street performance history and discover the stories, secrets, and characters that have shaped the city's streets.

🎟️ Book now before it's gone
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/pavementology-storywalk-with-dave-southern-tickets-1988377241856

02/06/2026

👣🎭 Ever wondered what goes on behind Chester's street performers?

Join Dave Southern for Pavementology Storywalk and discover the stories, traditions, and hidden culture behind the performers who bring the city's streets to life.

✨ Learn how performers work together
✨ Hear stories from Chester's streets
✨ Discover the secrets of gathering a crowd

🎟️ Book your place now: www.eventbrite.com/e/pavementology-storywalk-with-dave-southern-tickets-1988377241856

02/06/2026

There's still so much to explore at Chester Heritage Festival this week and our guided tours programme is packed with reasons to get out and discover your city. 🗺️

⚖️ Criminal Chester: 2,000 Years of Crime
😈 Filthy Chester
🕯️ Dark Chester
🪦 Stories in Stone at Overleigh Cemetery
🏙️ Courtyards and Lanes of Chester
⏰ Time Travel Tour of Chester
🎵 Pavementology Storywalk with Dave Southern

Full programme 👉 https://buff.ly/WwyDgl0