A natural wonder hiding downstream on the Dee 🌊 Paul Hyde's illustrated talk on the Dee's own river bore - what it is, how it forms, and how to catch one. 📆 Fri 18 Sept, 7.30-8.50pm, Bishop Lloyd's Palace. Tickets limited, book now 👉️ buff.ly/v6enOvI #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

A lunchtime recital among 11th-century columns 🎶 Dunelm Duo concert at St. John's Church, Wed 16 Sept, 1-2pm. Live music amid Norman columns and Medieval architecture. Free, drop-in. 👉️ buff.ly/DzOTCLg #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

381 years ago, this ground shook 💥 Parliament's cannons breached Chester's walls in 1645 - it still stands today. Join us at Chester Roman Gardens, Tue 22 Sept, 2-6pm, for weapons, objects and stories from the siege. Free, drop-in. 👉️ buff.ly/Q9Mngoc #Chester @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social

Just drop-in. Walk through heritage. ✨️ A few things to do with a spare hour this week: 🏛️Chester Town Hall: Mon-Wed, 9am-5pm ⛪ St. Werburgh's Church: weekdays, 1pm-3pm 🗿 St. John's Chapter House: Wed, 2pm-4pm 🎶Dunelm Duo Concert: Wed, 1pm-2pm 👉️ buff.ly/nl8WL97 #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Walk the tour that's been running for over 50 years 🚶‍♀️ Free taster of "The Chester Tour" with the Guild of Chester Guides - 45 mins taking in the Walls, the Rows, the Cathedral and the Eastgate Clock. Tue 15, Thu 17 or Sat 19 Sept. 🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/IpT8nnj #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

2,000 years, one hour, zero excuses to miss it 🏛️ Paul Hyde covers Chester's history from Roman times to today in one hour. Thu 17 Sept, 7.30-8.40pm. 🎟️ Tickets limited, book now: buff.ly/SebcUV6 #HeritageOpenDays #EverydayHistoryHeroes

Two buildings, two very different Victorian visions 🏛️ Join us on Weds 16 Sept, 1pm–2pm, for a guided walking tour comparing two of Parkgate Road's most beautiful Victorian buildings. Tickets are free but limited - book now to secure your spot. 🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/m1LskDQ #HeritageOpenDays

A tangible way to hold onto the people and moments that matter 💛 Create a memory box with artist Nichola Burton at Grosvenor Museum, Tue 15 Sept, 11am-4pm. Bring your own keepsakes, materials provided. Free, drop-in. Find out more👉️ buff.ly/HeMF2vg #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #EverydayHistoryHeroes

A Victorian landmark, open all week ⛪ St. Werburgh's Church: Mon 14-Fri 18 Sept, 1-3pm. Completed 1875, Early English style, much-acclaimed Binns/Sixsmith organ. 👉️ Don't miss: free talk "Building St. Werburgh's" by Ann Marie Curtis, Wed 16, 2-2.50pm. Find out more: buff.ly/1sx6Dsr #Chester

Soldiers' stories, spanning over 300 years 🎖️ It's free entry weekend at Cheshire Military Museum - open today and tomorrow, 10am-4pm. Find out more 👉️ buff.ly/EeXsCfN #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Open today - remarkable stories in health and care 🩺 The Riverside Museum (University of Chester) is open until 4pm. Free self-guided tour, incl. a Florence Nightingale letter and WWI health & care exhibition. Drop-in, no tickets needed. 👉️ buff.ly/Awwudih #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Our most requested activity - Tower Openings this weekend! ✨️ Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept: Shot Tower (Sat 11-3), King Charles Tower (Sat 10.30-1.30 & Sun 11-1) and Camera Obscura (Sun 11.15-1.15). All free, drop-in. 👉️ buff.ly/nl8WL97 #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Ever wondered why Chester is built from red sandstone? 🪨 Paul Hyde's talk explores the city's Triassic bedrock, used as building stone since Roman times. Wed 16 Sept, 7.30pm. Free, tickets limited. 🎟️ buff.ly/3rOdMX1 #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Bring a picnic, watch the waterwheel turn 🧺 Stretton Watermill: Sun 13 Sept, 12-5pm. Picnic by the pond, family-friendly "taster peeks" mill tours every half hour from 12pm. Free, all ages. Find out more 👉️ buff.ly/epkDnhL #HeritageOpenDays

Northwich's oldest and most beautiful building ⛪ St. Helen's Church: Sat 12 Sept, 10am-4pm, guided tours hourly. Grade I listed, c.1350. 👉️ Free, drop-in. 🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/vkuDoqi #HeritageOpenDays #Northwich #EverydayHistoryHeroes

Walk the tour that's been running for over 50 years 🚶‍♀️ Free taster of "The Chester Tour" with the Guild of Chester Guides - 45 mins taking in the Walls, the Rows, the Cathedral and the Eastgate Clock. Tue 15, Thu 17 or Sat 19 Sept. 🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/IpT8nnj #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

✨Today's the day — Heritage Open Days is officially open! 11–20 September. Uncovering the Everyday History Heroes who shaped our streets. Free events across Chester, can't wait to welcome you. 👉 Explore the full programme, plan your visits and book your spots: 🔗 buff.ly/AuLdeTa #HeritageOpenDays

A Tudor townhouse hiding in plain sight on the Rows 🏛️ Bishop Lloyd's Palace opens Sat 12 Sept, 10am-4pm. Ornate Jacobean ceilings, remarkable carvings, now home to Chester Civic Trust. Free, drop-in 👉️ buff.ly/KMsMZvu @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Doors normally closed to the public - open just for Heritage Open Days 🕯️ St Mary's Creative Space: Sun 13 Sept, 1-4pm. Medieval roof, 72 monuments spanning four centuries, plus a drop-in zine workshop. Free, drop-in. 🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/AGbBzm9 #HeritageOpenDays #EverydayHistoryHeroes

A peaceful corner of history, open for one hour only 🕊️ University of Chester Chapel opens for Heritage Open Days: Mon 14 & Wed 16 Sept, 1.30-2.30pm. Tickets limited, booking essential. 🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/j3cZfUm #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #EverydayHistoryHeroes

Not sure where to start this weekend? We've mapped out two suggested routes through Heritage Open Days! 📆 Saturday - in the city centre 📆 Sunday - in the city centre and beyond. All FREE! Build your own route from the full programme: 🔗https://buff.ly/nl8WL97 #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Ring a bell, climb a tower, walk a Domesday village 🔔 St. Michael's Church, Shotwick: Sat 12 Sept, 10am-4pm. Bell ringing, tower tours, organ playing & guided village walks. Grade I listed, 12th century. Free, drop-in. Full details 👉️ buff.ly/Zbp4ko4 #HeritageOpenDays #EverydayHistoryHeroes

Watch art happen right in front of you 🎨 Meet two Cheshire Artists Network artists live at the Grosvenor Museum, Sat 12 Sept, 11.15am-2pm - painting from photos and stitching into old maps of the city. Free, drop in 👉️ buff.ly/qJYkahZ #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #EverydayHistoryHeroes

Ever wondered what's behind those tower doors? Three of Chester's towers open this weekend (12-13 Sept): Shot Tower - Sat, 11am-3pm King Charles Tower - Sat 10.30-1.30 & Sun 11-1 Camera Obscura - Sun 11.15-1.15 Free, drop-in 👉️ buff.ly/nl8WL97 #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #EverydayHistoryHeroes

A rare glimpse behind closed doors ✂️ Crichton Bespoke Tailors on Watergate Street opens for Heritage Open Days: Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sept, 12-2pm. Free, drop-in. 🔗https://buff.ly/SsZSwTW #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #EverydayHistoryHeroes

Step inside a Chester icon 🏛️ Chester Town Hall opens for Heritage Open Days on Fri 11, Mon 14, Tue 15 & Wed 16 Sept, 9am-5pm. Free, drop-in, no booking needed. Please note: there's a civic event at the Town Hall on Fri 11, so opening may be limited between 12pm–2.30pm. #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

⚔️ 22 Sept 1645 – Parliament's cannons breached Chester's walls. 381 years later, stand in the breach itself and discover the weapons, stories & citizens of the siege. 📅 Tue 22 Sept, 2-6pm 📍 Roman Gardens ♿️ Accessible|FREE Full details: www.heritagechester.co.uk Image: @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social

🗡️ Chester Awakes! We're pleased to announce Chester Heritage Festival returns next year: Sat 29 May – Sun 6 June. Got an idea for an event to run during the festival? We want to hear from you! 📧 info@chesterheritagefestival.co.uk #ChesterHeritageFestival #HeritageChester

Free to explore. Free to discover. ✨ Heritage Open Days starts this Friday (11 Sept) and runs to the 20th - ten days of free events, tours & talks across Chester. 👉 Explore the full programme and book now: heritagechester.co.uk/heritage-ope... #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #EverydayHistoryHeroes

Experience your community like never before ✨ Heritage Open Days is here (11-20 Sept) — free events, tours & talks across Chester. Spaces are filling fast, so grab your spot! heritagechester.co.uk/heritage-ope... #HeritageOpenDays #Chester

Heritage Chester | Heritage Open Days

From 11 - 20 September we hosted Heritage Open Days, England's largest festival of history and culture! A chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.

heritagechester.co.uk