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Events 2024

Young People and Families

THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

About festival events: some must be booked, often through the festival platform, occasionally elsewhere; if an event is suitable for under 16’s, they must be accompanied by a responsible adult; not all events are fully accessible; walks may be over uneven surfaces, include steps, offer little shade, and necessitate suitable clothing and footwear.

  • Migration Stories North West Display at The Unity Centre
    Migration Stories North West Display at The Unity Centre
    The Unity Centre
    24 Jun 2024, 10:00
    The Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin St, Chester CH1 2BN, UK
    This exhibition tells stories of individual women, men and children who have migrated in and out of the North West from other parts of the British Isles and other parts of the world.
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  • Orienteering at Chester Cathedral
    Orienteering at Chester Cathedral
    Chester Cathedral
    22 Jun 2024, 10:00
    Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
    Explore Chester Cathedral and its surroundings using a short orienteering course, collecting letters to spell a word.
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  • Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
    Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
    Chester Cathedral
    22 Jun 2024, 10:00
    Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
    Touch ancient stone, smell books, and lots more – a treat for all the senses!
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  • LEGO - Let's Build Chester
    LEGO - Let's Build Chester
    Sat 22 Jun
    Storyhouse Kitchen
    22 Jun 2024, 14:00
    Storyhouse Kitchen, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
    Each one-hour session will be hosted by local architects who regularly work on buildings in Cheshire - pick their brains for ideas!
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  • Midsummer Watch Parade
    Midsummer Watch Parade
    Sat 22 Jun
    Town Hall Square
    22 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Town Hall Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ
    Over 500 local people, artists and musicians bring you this moving portrait of historical events and local legends.
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  • LEGO - Let's Build Chester
    LEGO - Let's Build Chester
    Sat 22 Jun
    Storyhouse Kitchen
    22 Jun 2024, 13:00
    Storyhouse Kitchen, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
    Each one-hour session will be hosted by local architects who regularly work on buildings in Cheshire - pick their brains for ideas!
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  • Heritage-themed Crafting at Storyhouse Children's Library
    Heritage-themed Crafting at Storyhouse Children's Library
    Sat 22 Jun
    Storyhouse Children's Library
    22 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
    Storyhouse Children's Library, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
    Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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  • Roman Zumba in the Amphitheatre
    Roman Zumba in the Amphitheatre
    Sat 22 Jun
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre
    22 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
    A unique chance to come along and try Roman Zumba in the special surroundings of Chester Amphitheatre.
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  • Guided Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
    Guided Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
    Sat 22 Jun
    Chester Cathedral
    22 Jun 2024, 10:30
    Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
    Touch ancient stone, smell books, and lots more – a treat for all the senses!
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  • Visit the Riverside Museum, University of Chester
    Visit the Riverside Museum, University of Chester
    Sat 22 Jun
    Wheeler Building, University of Chester
    22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    Wheeler Building, University of Chester, Castle Dr, Chester CH1 1SL, UK
    View the museum’s curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery, and social work and ask your questions of volunteers who will be in attendance
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  • Chester Castle: Soldiers and Citizens
    Chester Castle: Soldiers and Citizens
    Sat 22 Jun
    Chester Castle
    22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    Chester Castle, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
    English Heritage are telling the stories of Chester Castle through the ages in this family friendly event.
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  • Heritage-themed Crafting at Great Boughton Library
    Heritage-themed Crafting at Great Boughton Library
    Sat 22 Jun
    Great Boughton Library
    22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Great Boughton Library, Green Ln, Vicars Cross, Chester CH3 5LB, UK
    Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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  • Heritage-themed Crafting at Blacon Library
    Heritage-themed Crafting at Blacon Library
    Sat 22 Jun
    Blacon Library
    22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Blacon Library, The Parade Enterprise Centre, 14 The Parade, Blacon, Chester CH1 5HN, UK
    Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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  • Guided Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
    Guided Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
    Sat 22 Jun
    Chester Cathedral
    22 Jun 2024, 09:30
    Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
    Touch ancient stone, smell books, and lots more – a treat for all the senses!
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  • Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Sat 22 Jun
    Grosvenor Park
    22 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
    Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
    Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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  • Midsummer Watch Parade
    Midsummer Watch Parade
    Sun 23 Jun
    Town Hall Square
    23 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 15:00
    Town Hall Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ
    Over 500 local people, artists and musicians bring you this moving portrait of historical events and local legends.
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  • Heritage-themed Crafting at Storyhouse Children's Library
    Heritage-themed Crafting at Storyhouse Children's Library
    Sun 23 Jun
    Storyhouse Children's Library
    23 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
    Storyhouse Children's Library, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
    Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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  • Chester Castle: Soldiers and Citizens
    Chester Castle: Soldiers and Citizens
    Sun 23 Jun
    Chester Castle
    23 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 16:00
    Chester Castle, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
    English Heritage are telling the stories of Chester Castle through the ages in this family friendly event.
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  • Community Art Project at Deva Roman Experience
    Community Art Project at Deva Roman Experience
    Sun 23 Jun
    Deva Roman Experience
    23 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:00
    Deva Roman Experience, 1-2, off Pierpoint Ct, Chester CH1 1NL, UK
    Become a part of history! Make your mark on our Roman-inspired mosaic mural in the Roman medicine garden at Deva Roman Experience, where it will be seen by the people of Chester for years to come.
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  • Story-telling Yoga in the Amphitheatre
    Story-telling Yoga in the Amphitheatre
    Sun 23 Jun
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre
    23 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
    Come along to Chester's Amphitheatre and sample story-telling Yoga.
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  • Rings, Wings and Spindle Whorls at Chester Castle with Mary-Ann Ochota and Jason Buck
    Rings, Wings and Spindle Whorls at Chester Castle with Mary-Ann Ochota and Jason Buck
    Sun 23 Jun
    Chester Castle
    23 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
    Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DN
    Hear stories of Britain's history from the iron age to World War Two with Mary-Ann Ochota and Jason Buck.
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  • Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Sun 23 Jun
    Grosvenor Park
    23 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
    Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
    Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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  • Heritage Cruise on the River Dee
    Heritage Cruise on the River Dee
    Wed 26 Jun
    ChesterBoat
    26 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 14:00
    ChesterBoat, The Groves, Souter's Lane, Chester CH1 1SZ
    For a new view of Chester, take to the water with ChesterBoat for a two-hour Iron Bridge Cruise on the River Dee with live commentary from Guild of Chester Tour Guide, Pete Evans.
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  • Building and Exploring Roman Chester in Minecraft - Online Talk
    Building and Exploring Roman Chester in Minecraft - Online Talk
    Sat 29 Jun
    Online Talk via zoom
    29 Jun 2024, 15:30 – 16:30 BST
    Online Talk via zoom
    Join archaeologist, Ben Edwards, inside a Minecraft recreation of Roman Chester to hear about its creation and explore the fortress.
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  • How to Design Your Own History Computer Games - Online Talk
    How to Design Your Own History Computer Games - Online Talk
    Sat 29 Jun
    Online Talk via zoom
    29 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 15:00 BST
    Online Talk via zoom
    Learn how to make your first digital game inspired by Chester’s heritage! This workshop is open to complete beginners with no programming experience needed.
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  • Poetry Workshop at St. Peter’s Church with Anthony Hett
    Poetry Workshop at St. Peter’s Church with Anthony Hett
    Sat 29 Jun
    St. Peter's Church at The Cross
    29 Jun 2024, 14:00
    St. Peter's Church at The Cross, St Peters Church, The Cross, Chester CH1 1NP, UK
    An opportunity for budding young writers aged 12 -16 years to spend a free, creative afternoon in St. Peter's historic church.
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  • Glass Painting at Chester Castle
    Glass Painting at Chester Castle
    Sat 29 Jun
    Chester Castle
    29 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:00
    Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DN
    Join stained glass conservators, Recclesia, to paint your own ‘stained glass’ designs which will be incorporated into an exhibition.
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  • Chester Castle Open
    Chester Castle Open
    Sat 29 Jun
    Chester
    29 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 15:00
    Chester, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
    Chester Castle will be open to the public and hosting a variety of festival events.
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  • Chester Minstrels Court at St. John's Church
    Chester Minstrels Court at St. John's Church
    Sat 29 Jun
    St John the Baptist Church
    29 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:20
    St John the Baptist Church, Vicar's Lane, Chester CH1 1QX
    Featuring songs and music from the last 1000 years performed by some of Chester’s finest local folk and re-enactment musicians.
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  • Roman Zumba in the Amphitheatre
    Roman Zumba in the Amphitheatre
    Sat 29 Jun
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre
    29 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
    A unique chance to come along and try Roman zumba in the special surroundings of Chester Amphitheatre.
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  • Heritage-themed Crafting at Upton Library
    Heritage-themed Crafting at Upton Library
    Sat 29 Jun
    Upton Library
    29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Upton Library, 23 Wealstone Ln, Upton, Chester CH2 1HB, UK
    Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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  • Heritage-themed Crafting at Lache Library
    Heritage-themed Crafting at Lache Library
    Sat 29 Jun
    Lache Library
    29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Lache Library, 48 Lache Park Ave, Chester CH4 8HR, UK
    Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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  • Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Sat 29 Jun
    Grosvenor Park
    29 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
    Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
    Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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  • Morris Dancing Workshop at Chester Castle
    Morris Dancing Workshop at Chester Castle
    Sun 30 Jun
    Chester Castle
    30 Jun 2024, 11:15
    Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DN
    As part of the Heritage Festival celebrations, Chester City Morris Men invite you to learn how to morris dance Chester-style!
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  • Chester Castle Open
    Chester Castle Open
    Sun 30 Jun
    Chester Castle
    30 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 15:00
    Chester Castle, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
    Chester Castle will be open to the public and hosting a variety of festival events.
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  • Community Art Project at Deva Roman Experience
    Community Art Project at Deva Roman Experience
    Sun 30 Jun
    Deva Roman Experience
    30 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:00
    Deva Roman Experience, 1-2, off Pierpoint Ct, Chester CH1 1NL, UK
    Become a part of history! Make your mark on our Roman-inspired mosaic mural in the Roman medicine garden at Deva Roman Experience, where it will be seen by the people of Chester for years to come.
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  • Family Flamenco in the Amphitheatre
    Family Flamenco in the Amphitheatre
    Sun 30 Jun
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre
    30 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
    Come along and join a free Flamenco session in the historic Chester Roman Amphitheatre.
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  • Visit King Charles Tower
    Visit King Charles Tower
    Sun 30 Jun
    King Charles Tower
    30 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 15:30
    King Charles Tower, City Walls, Chester CH1 2JH, UK
    Learn about the Tower’s history, its use by members of the Chester Guilds, and its association with King Charles I.
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  • Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
    Sun 30 Jun
    Grosvenor Park
    30 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
    Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
    Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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