Chester Lecture Society, Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DD, 30th January, 7.30pm An illustrated talk by Christine Russell former MP for Chester about some of the 8,500 works of art held in the collection of the Palace of Westminster. Members admitted free on presentation of Membership card. Non-members £5.00 each Students £2.00 each Children U12 free  

Tea Islands, Chester Market Hall This tea and chocolate pairing experience is a perfect way to relax in Chester's historic city centre whilst taking in the sights. On this tasting you will be talked through the processes that go went into creating the tea and chocolate you are enjoying and educated on the flavour benefits of single estate teas and chocolates. Perfect for big groups and tours. Email teaisland@yahoo.com to enquire about availability. Workshops on: 2 Feb 2020, 3-5pm 24 Mar, 12-2pm

Chester Music society extends a warm welcome to the Jan Modelski Orchestras for another evening of music making by talented local musicians. The Jan Modelski Community Orchestras comprises three separate orchestras. The original Orchestra was set up in 2001 and since then has grown to around 50 players. The new Intermediate Orchestra is aimed at younger musicians, less experienced players or maybe adults who played at school and would like to return to playing as adults The Introductory Orchestra was…

This delicious menu has been devised by Bollicini Executive Chef Francesco Gotti so you definitely won't be disappointed. It will be a fabulous evening and tickets are selling fast, so be sure to get yours before they sell out.

Friday 14 February 2020 | 7pm Five-course meal – £49.95 per person MENU Peach Bellini cocktail on arrival Salmon served three ways, flavoured with tomato, garlic, lime juice and pepper served with butter croutons Bruschetta with Buratta, broad beans, sugar snap peas, radish, mint and chilli (v) Lobster ravioli with butter, sage and fresh pepper Procini mushroom tortilla with tarragon pesto (v) Oven-baked rack of lamb with artichoke hearts, roasted mini potatoes, garlic and fresh rosemary Artichoke risotto with peas,…

Chester Town Hall comes alive the third Saturday of every month with the Taste of Cheshire Farmers Market. The outdoor market brings together about 30 Cheshire-based suppliers, giving visitors access to quality local produce.  From sausages and pies to preserves and cheeses, there is plenty to choose from at the family-friendly market. With the Gothic tower of the Town Hall rising above stalls and marketgoers, the Farmers Market is a great way to support local food and drink producers. 10am - 4pm   Saturday 18th…

February half-term fun! From the team that brought you Roald Dahl's 'The Witches', 'The Twits' and 'The Boy Who Fell into a Book', Tip Top is proud to present this classic tale as you've never seen it before. Follow our Piggy friends as they discover what it takes to out-wit the wicked wolf and learn the value of being different and playing to your strengths. Recommended for ages 5 up to young teenagers and their families. The Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton…

Wednesday 19 February 2020, 7.30pm – Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester Back for a fourth time by popular demand, comedians will once again become curators and give illuminating talks on some of the objects in the Grosvenor Museum. The catch? It’s all a lie – they’ve never seen any of the slides before, have no idea what most of the objects are and will be making it all up on the spot, with hilarious results! The evening will once…

Chester Grosvenor Hotel, Eastgate Street, Thursday 20th February, 7pm.  £65 per person Arrive at 7:00pm before enjoying a delicious three course meal accompanied by a half bottle of Sommelier’s choice wine. Guest speaker, rugby union referee, Nigel Owens, MBE will entertain you with stories from the world of rugby. The evening includes a question and answer session with questions from the floor. CLICK HERE TO BOOK

The 2020 Aldi Chester 10K will be on Sunday 8th March - entries are open now. The ALDI Chester 10K is Chester's only city-based 10K and is the first event of the Chester Triple Series so why not join us for what will be an amazing day. This event sells out every year, so don't delay & enter now! We have a new route! We’ve changed the start and finish locations of the Aldi Chester 10K and introduced a two wave start (Orange Wave & Blue…

"A trivial comedy for serious people" The Importance of Being Earnest is not only Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece but it is also one of the finest comedies ever written. A delicious soufflé of high comedy, unforgettable characters and razorsharp wit masking a radical, irreverent satire exposing the myths of society.  Featuring Simon Phillips as Lady Bracknell. The Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Pl, Chester CH1 2BH Times and Tickets Evenings at 7.30, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm Run time yet to be confirmed Tickets…

Chester Racecourse, 11th - 13th April 2020 What a line up of chefs for our 20th Year - Save up to 40% BOOK NOW We feature head judge of Masterchef, John Torode, Ready Steady Cook Star and Northern Ireland's first Michelin Star holder, Paul Rankin and Eat Well for Less and Britain’s Best Home Cook star, Chris Bavin – now that’s a special line-up. They will be supported by Bake-Off and Masterchef winners as well as local chefs who are…

2020 CHESTER HALF MARATHON (13.1 miles), Sunday 17th May 2020, 9am The Essar Chester 2020 Half Marathon starts at the famous Racecourse in the city centre, taking in the city centre sights then heading north-west out of the City on wide roads allowing runners to rapidly settle into the race, before returning back into the City for a memorable finish outside the Town Hall and Cathedral. Drinks stations, with bottled water, will be every 3 miles. There will be chip timing with splits at 5k, 10k, 15k…

Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester 29th May; 11.15am, 12.45pm & 2.15pm Carrot Productions have teamed up with Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit, to offer model making workshops where you can try your hand at making your very own Gromit. These provide the perfect opportunity to learn from the experts, and the fun doesn’t stop there… you can take your masterpiece home and have a go at animating it using Aardman’s easy to use Animate It! software. You’ll…

Sunday 4th October 2020, 9am After leaving Chester Racecourse the Marathon course will pass through Chester City Centre, heading out through Eccleston and Pulford before entering Wales at Rossett. The route then passes through Holt before returning to England at Farndon and passing through Churton, Aldford and Huntington. It returns to Chester city at Boughton before entering the Groves area and returning to the racecourse past the Little Roodee. See the route. For more info click here