2025 Festival
Family Friendly Events By Day
Whether you're an enthusiast, a curious visitor, or a family looking for adventure, there's something for everyone.
Many more events are on the way, so check back regularly for updates!
MAY:
JUNE:
24th May
25th May
26th May
27th May
28th May
29th May
Connections under the Peace Doves
3:45 pm
29 May 2025
This live performance is from a recent MA practical called Connections, exploring connection through a neurodivergent lens—seeing things others may miss.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
Connections under the Peace Doves
2:45 pm
29 May 2025
This live performance is from a recent MA practical called Connections, exploring connection through a neurodivergent lens—seeing things others may miss.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
Sandiway Library Local History Trail
29 May 2025
Follow a circular route around the village starting from the library and hunt down the answers on this special local history trail.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
The Thomas Brassey City Train Trail
29 May 2025
Hunt for hidden trains tucked away in local shops across the city! Collect each unique train name to complete the Thomas Brassey Train Trail adventure.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Flamenco in the Amphitheatre
11:00 am
29 May 2025
Experience the passion of flamenco dance in Chester's historic amphitheatre. All levels welcome. Feel the rhythm, embrace the spirit!
Tags:
All Events, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
Fearsome FolkTales for Kids and Families
3:00 pm
29 May 2025
Join award-winning storyteller for stories of historical folktales. Hear tales of adventure and excitement - with plenty of 'orrible bad guys and wondrous heroes!
Tags:
All Events, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly, Accessible
Fearsome FolkTales for Kids and Families
2:00 pm
29 May 2025
Join award-winning storyteller for stories of historical folktales. Hear tales of adventure and excitement - with plenty of 'orrible bad guys and wondrous heroes!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
Blacon Library Roman Soldier Crafts
2:00 pm
29 May 2025
At Blacon Library Roman Soldier Crafts, bring history to life as you design and create your very own Roman soldier!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Northwich Library Interactive Creative Crafts
2:00 pm
29 May 2025
Discover items from the past at Northwich Library! Examine some fascinating artifacts, explore their stories, and get inspired to make your own creations.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
29 May 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
29 May 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
29 May 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
30th May
Night at the Museum
6:00 pm
30 May 2025
Join us for a special Chester Heritage Festival Night at the Museum! The Grosvenor Museum needs your help to solve a mystery and break a terrible curse which has fallen upon it!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Experiences and Performances
Yoga in the Amphitheatre
11:00 am
30 May 2025
Find your zen in Chester's historic amphitheatre. Peaceful yoga practice for all levels surrounded by ancient Roman stones and open sky.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Experiences and Performances
Lache Library 2D Mosaic Flower Crafts
2:30 pm
30 May 2025
Create beautiful 2D flower mosaics at Lache Library. Part of Chester Heritage Festival and Unearthed exhibition.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Chester Cathedral: A Silent Tour Experience
10:30 am
30 May 2025
Experience Chester Cathedral's unique soundscape on this silent tour—hear the whispers, echoes and acoustics of this ancient sacred space.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Chester Family Tours… Are Roman Around
11:00 am
30 May 2025
Chester Family Tours: Unite your family for a 60-minute adventure through 2,000 years of quirky, interactive history in our ancient city!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Stained Glass Craft Workshop with Clare Owens
0:00 pm
30 May 2025
Create stained glass-inspired paper crafts with artist Clare Owens, taking inspiration from Trena Cox's beautiful designs.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
30 May 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Northwich Library Interactive Creative Crafts
2:00 pm
30 May 2025
Discover items from the past at Northwich Library! Examine some fascinating artifacts, explore their stories, and get inspired to make your own creations.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
30 May 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
30 May 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
The Thomas Brassey City Train Trail
30 May 2025
Hunt for hidden trains tucked away in local shops across the city! Collect each unique train name to complete the Thomas Brassey Train Trail adventure.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Sandiway Library Local History Trail
30 May 2025
Follow a circular route around the village starting from the library and hunt down the answers on this special local history trail.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
31st May
Roman Day at Chester Races!
11:30 am
31 May 2025
Gather the troops and canter down to Chester racecourse to experience an action- packed historic family fun day with thrilling racing and exciting activities for young racegoers.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Experiences and Performances
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
31 May 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Little History Games
9:00 am
31 May 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Grotesque Roman Medicine Handling Sessions
10:00 am
31 May 2025
Join Sick to Death on the Rows to learn all about ancient Roman medicine, the good, the bad - and the gruesome!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Northwich Library Interactive Creative Crafts
10:00 am
31 May 2025
Discover items from the past at Northwich Library! Examine some fascinating artifacts, explore their stories, and get inspired to make your own creations.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
31 May 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
The Thomas Brassey City Train Trail
31 May 2025
Hunt for hidden trains tucked away in local shops across the city! Collect each unique train name to complete the Thomas Brassey Train Trail adventure.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Sandiway Library Local History Trail
31 May 2025
Follow a circular route around the village starting from the library and hunt down the answers on this special local history trail.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
1st June
The Thomas Brassey City Train Trail
1 June 2025
Hunt for hidden trains tucked away in local shops across the city! Collect each unique train name to complete the Thomas Brassey Train Trail adventure.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
1 June 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
1 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
1 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Roman Zumba
11:00 am
1 June 2025
Join Legionary 'Gluteus Maximus' for 30 minutes of heart pumping fitness and mind-blowing Roman history.
Tags:
All Events, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
Lego™: Let's Build Chester!
0:00 pm
1 June 2025
Let’s Build Chester! Chester has amazing buildings, but what do YOU think it needs? Join us to bring your ideas to life in Lego ™.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Morris for Everyone!
2:00 pm
1 June 2025
Learn a Chester morris dance with Chester Morris Men!
Tags:
All Events, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
2nd June
Little History Games
9:00 am
2 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
2 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Monday Midday Mindfulness
0:00 pm
2 June 2025
Twenty minutes (…or so) of companionable silence under Peter Walker’s stunning Peace Doves installation.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Experiences and Performances
Morris Dancing in the streets of Chester!
7:15 pm
2 June 2025
Clogs, bells, drums, garlands and squeezeboxes – it must be Chester City Morris Men! Join the troop as they meander through the streets of Chester.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
3rd June
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
3 June 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
3 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
3 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
4th June
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
4 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
4 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
4 June 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Mosaic Crafts in the Roman Garden
11:00 am
4 June 2025
Make your mark on history! Help us expand our mosaic in the Roman medicine garden.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Accessible Self Guided No Steps Rows Trail
4 June 2025
Navigate Chester's unique Rows without steps on this accessible route. Discover medieval galleries and Tudor charm along these elevated walkways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided No Steps Chester Trail
4 June 2025
Explore historic Chester without barriers on this step-free route. Discover Roman ruins, medieval treasures, and Tudor charm on accessible pathways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Quiet Spaces Trail
4 June 2025
Discover Chester's peaceful havens on this accessible route. Wind through tranquil gardens, secluded courtyards, and serene riverside spots away from the bustle.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Tactile Trail
4 June 2025
This accessible self-guided trail takes visitors along a tactile adventure, revealing 2000 years of history through tactile landmarks and sensory experiences.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
5th June
Little History Games
9:00 am
5 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
5 June 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
5 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Accessible Self Guided No Steps Rows Trail
5 June 2025
Navigate Chester's unique Rows without steps on this accessible route. Discover medieval galleries and Tudor charm along these elevated walkways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided No Steps Chester Trail
5 June 2025
Explore historic Chester without barriers on this step-free route. Discover Roman ruins, medieval treasures, and Tudor charm on accessible pathways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Quiet Spaces Trail
5 June 2025
Discover Chester's peaceful havens on this accessible route. Wind through tranquil gardens, secluded courtyards, and serene riverside spots away from the bustle.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Tactile Trail
5 June 2025
This accessible self-guided trail takes visitors along a tactile adventure, revealing 2000 years of history through tactile landmarks and sensory experiences.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
6th June
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
6 June 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
6 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Under The Grass in Grosvenor Park
10:30 am
6 June 2025
Come and discover what the archaeologists found under the grass of Grosvenor Park during this year’s excavation.
Tags:
All Events, Experiences and Performances, Accessible, Family Friendly
Accessible Self-Guided No Steps Chester Trail
6 June 2025
Explore historic Chester without barriers on this step-free route. Discover Roman ruins, medieval treasures, and Tudor charm on accessible pathways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self Guided No Steps Rows Trail
6 June 2025
Navigate Chester's unique Rows without steps on this accessible route. Discover medieval galleries and Tudor charm along these elevated walkways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Quiet Spaces Trail
6 June 2025
Discover Chester's peaceful havens on this accessible route. Wind through tranquil gardens, secluded courtyards, and serene riverside spots away from the bustle.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Tactile Trail
6 June 2025
This accessible self-guided trail takes visitors along a tactile adventure, revealing 2000 years of history through tactile landmarks and sensory experiences.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
6 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
7th June
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
7 June 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
7 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Coffee and Craft
9:00 am
7 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Grotesque Roman Medicine Handling Sessions
10:00 am
7 June 2025
Join Sick to Death on the Rows to learn all about ancient Roman medicine, the good, the bad - and the gruesome!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly
Lion Salt Works 10th Birthday Celebration
11:00 am
7 June 2025
The Lion Salt Works is celebrating its 10th birthday as part of West Cheshire Museums Service.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
The Chester City Watch of 1645
0:00 pm
7 June 2025
“Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Chester's Safety Secured! The year is 1645, and our great city stands firm against those who would see it fall. A city centre reenactment.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Experiences and Performances, Family Friendly
Accessible Self Guided No Steps Rows Trail
7 June 2025
Navigate Chester's unique Rows without steps on this accessible route. Discover medieval galleries and Tudor charm along these elevated walkways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided No Steps Chester Trail
7 June 2025
Explore historic Chester without barriers on this step-free route. Discover Roman ruins, medieval treasures, and Tudor charm on accessible pathways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Quiet Spaces Trail
7 June 2025
Discover Chester's peaceful havens on this accessible route. Wind through tranquil gardens, secluded courtyards, and serene riverside spots away from the bustle.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Tactile Trail
7 June 2025
This accessible self-guided trail takes visitors along a tactile adventure, revealing 2000 years of history through tactile landmarks and sensory experiences.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
8th June
Hide and Seek in Lego Chester!
9:00 am
8 June 2025
Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through Chester's impressive Lego recreation at New Chester Market!
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Little History Games
9:00 am
8 June 2025
Discover Little History Games throughout Grosvenor Park! Follow simple instructions, play historic games with friends, and enjoy free outdoor fun.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Roman Zumba
11:00 am
8 June 2025
Join Legionary 'Gluteus Maximus' for 30 minutes of heart pumping fitness and mind-blowing Roman history.
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Experiences and Performances
Lego™: Let's Build Chester!
0:00 pm
8 June 2025
Let’s Build Chester! Chester has amazing buildings, but what do YOU think it needs? Join us to bring your ideas to life in Lego ™.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly
Coffee and Craft
6:00 pm
8 June 2025
Need a break from exploring? Drop into any of the listed venues and help yourself to a free crafting pack!
Tags:
All Events, Family Friendly, Accessible
Accessible Self Guided No Steps Rows Trail
8 June 2025
Navigate Chester's unique Rows without steps on this accessible route. Discover medieval galleries and Tudor charm along these elevated walkways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided No Steps Chester Trail
8 June 2025
Explore historic Chester without barriers on this step-free route. Discover Roman ruins, medieval treasures, and Tudor charm on accessible pathways.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Quiet Spaces Trail
8 June 2025
Discover Chester's peaceful havens on this accessible route. Wind through tranquil gardens, secluded courtyards, and serene riverside spots away from the bustle.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks
Accessible Self-Guided Tactile Trail
8 June 2025
This accessible self-guided trail takes visitors along a tactile adventure, revealing 2000 years of history through tactile landmarks and sensory experiences.
Tags:
All Events, Accessible, Family Friendly, Walks and Talks






























