RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands

: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands , Puddington Lane, Burton, Cheshire

Explore this historic landscape including the Mere, once part of Burton Manor estate, home of Henry Neville Gladstone, son of William Gladstone,…

Explore this historic landscape including the Mere

Opening Times

• Fri 7 Sept: 0930 - 1700
• Sat 8 Sept: 0930 - 1700

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8 White Friars, Chester

8 White Friars, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NZ

This Grade II listed house with Georgian facade and medieval interior. Owned by Richard Harrison in the 17th Century who was a brewer, Sheriff and…

A tour of 8 White Friars.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Tours: 1100 & 1400
• Sun 9 Sept: Tours: 1100 & 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Albion Inn

The Albion, 2-4 Albion Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1RQ

Built in the late 19th Century, The Albion Inn is Chester's last unspoilt Victorian public house dedicated to the Great War. Many items of…

Guided tours of the Victorian Albion Inn.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Tours: 1500 & 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Bishop Lloyd’s Palace

51/53 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE

An early 17th century timber-framed building which is Grade I listed and has fine carvings on the gable ends and at row level. The interior…

Take 27 will be showing images and video clips of early Chester and their work on the amphitheatre in the east chamber of Bishop Lloyd's Palace from 12 noon on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600
• Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600

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Booth Mansion

Booth Mansion, 30 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LA

Early Georgian mansion concealing two 13th Century town houses. Elegant reception rooms & magnificent ballroom above row level. The building now…

Guided tours of the building by Richard Jacques explaining key historical facts & features relating to the building & the history of the Booth family.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000 - 1800 Tour:1200 & 1500
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000 - 1800 Tour: 1200 & 1500
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 1800 Tour:1200 & 1500
• Sun 9 Sept: 1000 - 1700 Tour:1200 & 1500

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Bridgegate House - Donald Insall Associates

Donald Insall Associates, Bridgegate House, 5 Bridge Place, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SA

An architect for Donald Insall Associates will show the group around the first/second floor rooms. There is a view of the garden, built into a…

A mid-18th century townhouse of similar vintage to Abbey Square with a particularly fine staircase and the offices of a historic buildings architect.

Opening Times

• Fri 7 Sept: Tours:1100 & 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Cheshire Military Museum

Cheshire Military Museum, The Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN

The Cheshire Military Museum in Chester, tells the story of Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th century to the present day. The Museum is open daily…

Take a look at Cheshire's Military past.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1700
• Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1700

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Cheshire Record Office

Cheshire Record Office, Duke Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1RL

A large historic warehouse building used in the nineteenth century as a furniture depot for Brown's of Chester. Converted in the 1980's for the…

There will be an exhibition of iconic images of women at work in Cheshire's chemical industry during the First World War; behind the scenes tour & talk.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1030 - 1530 Tours:1100, 1200 & 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School Tours

Chester Bluecoat C of E Primary School, Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4HG

Modern timber framed two storey primary school designed by Tweed, Nuttall, Warburton local architects & urban designers. Cantilevered timber…

A tour of the modern timber framed primary school

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 0930-1030

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Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral Enterprises Ltd, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HU

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people; a vibrant community of worship, an ancient Abbey, a cultural hub, & a unique blend of modern and…

Chester Cathedral will have a display of some original sketches of the Cloister windows next to their respective completed window.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 0900 - 1700
• Fri 14 Sept: 0900 - 1700
• Sat 15 Sept: 0900 - 1700
• Sun 16 Sept: 0900 - 1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Chester City Baths

Chester Swimming Association, Chester City Baths, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QP

Opened in 1901, the John Douglas designed baths recently re-opened after extensive renovation funded by Cheshire West & Chester Council, enabling…

A chance to visit Chester City Baths following an extensive renovation.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Chester Racecourse Guided Walking Tour

Chester Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LY

The oldest racecourse in the UK is also the site of the Roman port. The tour tells the story of nearly 2000 years of local history, & nearly 500…

The historic Chester racecourse, also known as the Roodee, is located next to the City Walls and the Watergate on the west side of Chester City centre.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: Tour: 1100

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Chester Railway Station Tour

Chester Railway Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NS

Listen & learn about the history of Chester Railway Station, which is celebrating it's 170th year in 2018, after being officially opened on 1…

A guided tour of Chester Railway Station

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Tour: 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Chester Town Hall

Chester Town Hall, 33 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HQ

The Gothic Revival Town Hall was built in 1865, and officially opened 1869 by HRH The Prince of Wales, Earl of Chester (Later King Edward VII).…

An imposing Victorian civic building in the Gothic style which dominates Chester’s main square, Chester Town Hall remains a cultural icon for the City.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000 - 1600

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Christ Church, Newtown, Chester

Christ Church, Gloucester Street, Newtown, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3HR

Church completed in 1900 in Arts & Crafts style with "Oxford Movement" interior, Kempe windows, Brindley & Foster organ, with fascinating…

Christ Church was designed by local architect John Douglas. This is a unique opportunity to visit the building during the week as it is usually open for Sunday services only.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000 -1600
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000 -1600
• Sun 9 Sept: 1230- 1830

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Dodleston Village Heritage Walk

Dodleston Church, Dodleston, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9NT

This tour of Dodleston will be led by a member of Doddleston History Group. It takes in all aspects of the development of an ancient settlement…

A one hour guided tour of the village of Dodleston, starting at St. Mary's Church carpark.

Opening Times

• Sun 9 Sept: 1400-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Gloverstone Walk and Talk

St. Mary's Creative Space, Old St. Mary's Church, Castle Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DS

Meet at the old St. Mary's Church, now St. Mary's Creative Space, Castle Street. The objective is to explain what this area was like before being…

Historical exploration of the former landscape of the old castle outer bailey, Gloverstone community and Castle Street.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: Tour: 1030
• Fri 7 Sept: Tour: 1030 & 1800
• Sat 8 Sept: Tour: 1430
• Sun 9 Sept: Tour: 1430

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Barbara the Great Martyr

Overleigh Cemetery , Overleigh Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HW

The Eastern Orthodox church serving Cheshire & North Wales. Grade II listed. Recently installed Iconostasis and Altar. Many fine icons. This…

A fully featured Orthodox Church belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1100-1700
• Fri 7 Sept: 1100-1700
• Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1730
• Sun 9 Sept: 1300-1730

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Grosvenor Museum

Grosvenor Museum & Shop, 25-27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DD

A purpose built museum, opened in 1886. Designed by Thomas M Lockwood to house the collections of Charles Kingsley and the Chester Society for…

Enjoy a tour of the Grosvenor Museum or follow the self-guided Family Heritage Trail.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1030 - 1700 Tours 1200 & 1400
• Sun 9 Sept: 1300- 1600 Tours 1400

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Knutsford Promenades presents ‘From Station to Station’ performed on a train!

Chester train station, Chester, Cheshire

'From Station to Station' is specially commissioned by Knutsford Promenades. It features Elizabeth Gaskell and Alison Uttley: two strong,…

Travel through time, imagination and Cheshire when 'From Station to Station' is performed on a train from Chester to Manchester bringing Elizabeth Gaskell and Alison Uttley - and those who influenced them - to life along the line that connects them.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1102 train

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Mickle Trafford Mill

Mickle Trafford Mill, Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford, CHESTER, Cheshire, CH2 4GA

Mickle Trafford Mill ia an eighteenth century water mill on earlier foundations, with nineteenth century additions. The Mill still contains some…

Guided tours of the historic Mickle Trafford Mill, run by a member of the volunteer team.There is also an historic building investigation session for young people.

Opening Times

• Sun 16 Sept: Guided Tours: 1000, 1100, 1300 & 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Northgate House

1 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EE

Northgate House was built in three separate eras. The original building was erected in the 1730's. The Toll House for the Northgate was built in…

Northgate House, Grade II listed private residence, is a lovely building that has been added to over the years. There is an informal tour of the house and garden.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Tours: 1100 & 1400

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Off the Wall

Off the Wall, 12 St. John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA

Building built in 1908 for Post Office Telephones. The remains of the Roman SE Angle Tower can be seen over the fence.

Off the Wall incorporates a section of the base and plinth of Roman fortress wall.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000 - 0200
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000 - 0300
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 0300
• Sun 9 Sept: 1000 - 0200

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Poulton Research Project

Poulton Research Project, Milking Parlour, Poulton, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9EE

Multi- period site which has produced 12,000 years of finds, notably a large Iron Age Settlement, Roman period landscape & medieval chapel…

The tour is a power point presentation of the excavation followed by a tour of the archaeological site itself.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1345 - 1530
• Sun 16 Sept: 1300 - 1500

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Riverside Museum

Riverside Museum, University of Chester, 1 Castle Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SL

Curiosities from world of medicine including original letter from Florence Nightingale. "Returning Home" exhibition on First World War's effects…

A free self-guided tour of the Museum. Museum volunteers will help with any queries.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000 - 1600
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 1600

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St. John the Baptist’s Church

St. John the Baptist's Church, Little St. John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SN

Oldest and finest Norman building in Chester, founded as a Saxon minster in AD689. Cathedral and Collegiate Church of the city from 1075 until…

Visit St. John's Church & the Chapter House. Will be hosting the Chester Vikings on Saturday 8 September and re-enactors show us how the Vikings lived & worked & fought.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: Church: 1000 - 1600 Tours:1000 - 1530
• Fri 7 Sept: Church: 1000 - 1230 & 1430- 1600 Tours: 1000-1230 & 1430-1530
• Sat 8 Sept: Church: 1000 - 1600 Tours: 1000 - 1530
• Sun 9 Sept: Church: 1000 - 1600 Tours:1000 - 1530

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St. John’s Church Hall

St. John's Church Hall, Church Lane, Guilden Sutton, CHESTER, Cheshire, CH3 7EW

St. John's Church Hall opened in 1914, is a building of the type commonly called "Tin Tabernacles". Although subject to some adaption and…

A chance to look around St. John's Church Hall.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1600

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St. Oswald’s Church, Backford

St. Oswald's Church, Church Lane, Backford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4BE

Thirteenth century church with sixteenth century tower. Built of Cheshire sandstone. Reredos by John Douglas. Large Churchyard.

A wonderful opportunity to see St. Oswald's Church, Backford which is not usually open to the public.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 1600

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St. Paul’s Church

St. Paul's Church, Boughton, CHESTER, Cheshire, CH3 5BR

A Grade II listed building, built in 1876. South aisle added 1902 & spire 1905. Designed by John Douglas. Internal decoration by William Morris in…

A rare chance to visit the former St. Paul's Church.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 1600

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St. Peter’s Church at the Cross, Chester

St. Peter's Church at the Cross, Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LS

The church dates back to 907, it was largely rebuilt in 14th century, with further alterations mainly in the 18th century. A beautiful church…

Come and look at St. Peter's Church right in the centre of Chester by the Cross. It is still a working & vibrant church today.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1530
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1530
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1530
• Sun 9 Sept: 1000- 1530

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St. Peter’s Church, Hargrave

St. Peter's Church, Church Lane, Hargrave, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7RN

Rare example of a 17th century church. Original historic doors, carved hammer beams and 17th century font. Fine reredos. John Douglas window, but…

Yellow information sheets available in the porch and church for a self- guided tour of the church

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 0930-1700
• Fri 14 Sept: 0930-1700
• Sat 15 Sept: 0930-1700
• Sun 16 Sept: 0930-1700

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St. Peter’s Church, Plemstall

St. Peter's Church, Plemstall, Plemstall Lane, Mickle Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4EN

The church stands at the end of a country lane. It is an active Anglican parish church, dating mostly from the Fifteenth century. The internal…

A unique opportunity to visit this lovely Church that is not usually open to the public.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1000- 1500

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St. Werburgh Roman Catholic Church

St. Werburgh Catholic Church, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QJ

Completedin 1875, a fine example of Thirteenth Century Early English style, by Edmund Kirby. Refurbished in 2002. Stained glass windows. Much…

A chance to visit St. Werburgh's Church.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000 - 1600
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000 - 1600
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 1600
• Sun 9 Sept: 0830 -1900

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Stanley Palace

Friends of Stanley Palace, Stanley Palace, Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LF

A timber-framed house, dating from 1591. The interior has a long oak-beamed hall from where a great oak stair leads to a gallery.

Come and look around Stanley Palace.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1400

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Tarvin Village Walking Tour using “Tarvin Trail”

St. Andrew's Church, Tarvin Village, Tarvin, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8EB

The Tarvin Heritage Walk starting and ending at St. Andrew's Church, Tarvin includes Tarvin Village Conservation area with Grade I listed church…

A member of Tarvin Local History Group will accompany the Tarvin Trail tour and provide additional information.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: Tour: 1330 - 1530

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The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell, 65 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HQ

The Blue Bell was granted a license in 1494. Timber-framed with braced King Post. 1684 "Cabin" extension served as a barber's shop and stagecoach…

Look around the oldest "Domestic Structure" in Chester, the only surviving example of a medieval inn.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1200 -2200
• Fri 7 Sept: 1200- 2300
• Sat 8 Sept: 1200- 2300
• Sun 9 Sept: 1200- 2300

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The Chester Tour

Chester Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HQ

Join Guild of Chester Tour Guides Peggy Grimshaw (10.30am) & Martin Nield (2pm) on a captivating journey through 2000 years of History, taking in…

Some of the sites on the tour include the walls, the Rows, the Cathedral, the Eastgate Clock and the River.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Tours:1030- 1200 &1400-1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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The Grange Farm

The Grange Farm, Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4EB

The farm and buildings date from C.1790, with rare breed Red Poll cattle, historic fields and water features on the River Gowy. There are a…

Come and enjoy a tour of Grange Farm, a wildlife-rich farm with rare breed cattle, historic buildings and landscape features.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1000
• Fri 14 Sept: 1000

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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The Queen’s School

The Queen's School, City Walls Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NN

Independent day school for girls established in 1878, built on the site of the old city jail. The exterior is richly detailed in the vernacular…

Tours of The Queen's school given by pupils.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1030- 1330

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The Sofa Workshop, previously Old Leche House

21 Watergate Row, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE.

This four storey gabled town house was built in 1600, in the rows area for the Leches of Carden. It retains a beautiful fireplace, Tudor…

Come and view the building that was built for the Leche family.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 0930 - 1730
• Fri 7 Sept: 0930 - 1730
• Sat 8 Sept: 0900 - 1730
• Sun 9 Sept: 1100 -1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road

University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ

The chapel was built between 1844 and 1847. The decorated stonework, carved interior and some of the stained glass were produced by the students.…

The University of Chester Chapel is not normally open to the public. This is a self- guided tour - there will be maps of the university campus outside the Chapel.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1100 -1600
• Fri 7 Sept: 1100 -1600
• Sat 8 Sept: 1100 -1600
• Sun 9 Sept: 1100 -1600

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Upton by Chester Heritage Walking Tour

Upton Village Hall, Heath Road, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HX

Guided tour by the Upton Local History Group, starting and finishing at Upton Village Hall. The tour will include visiting historical sites and…

Historic Walking Tour of Upton by Chester

Opening Times

• Sun 9 Sept: Tour 1430 - 1630

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Victorian Architecture on Parkgate Road, University of Chester

University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road, CHESTER, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ

Starting in the University of Chester's historic chapel, and concluding at the John Douglas designed Vicarage, this is an opportunity to explore…

A talk and tour exploring two contrasting examples of ecclesiastical Victorian architecture on Parkgate Road.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1430 - 1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Walk Mill

Walk Mill, Walk Mill Lane, Waverton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7BF

Walk Mill mentioned in the Domesday book. Demolished 1965, recently rebuilt. Also a cafe with goods baked on site using locally grown wheat.

A site opening of Walk Mill a working flour mill

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1700
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1700
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1700
• Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1700
• Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1700
• Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1700
• Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1700
• Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1700

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Watergate House

Watergate House, 85 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LF

This Grade II listed townhouse was built by Thomas Harrison for Thomas Potts, Clerk of Peace in Cheshire in 1820. In 1907 it became the…

A site opening of Watergate House which is not usually open to the public.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Welsh Presbyterian Church

Welsh Presbyterian Church, 11 St. John's Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA

Built 1866, designed by W & G Audsley of Liverpool with elaborate stone front. Interior includes two stained glass windows from Welsh Anglican…

This lovely Victorian building is open especially for Heritage Open Days.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1100 - 1400
• Fri 7 Sept: 1100 - 1400

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Wesley Methodist Church, Chester

Wesley Methodist Church, 8 St. John Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1DA

Built 1812, designed by Thomas Harrison. Major alterations 1906 & 1926, when stained glass windows and Binns organ installed. An opportunity to…

A bookable guided tour of the church building.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 0930 -1530 Tour:1330-1400
• Fri 7 Sept: 0930 -1530 Tour:1000-1030
• Sat 8 Sept: 0930 - 1500 Tour:1200- 1230
• Sun 9 Sept: 1145-1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Western Command (Churchill Building)

Western Command (Churchill Building), Chester Business School,University of Chester, Queen's Park Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AD

Churchill Building was built in 1936/37 as the headquarters for Western Command.

A short talk and guided tour exploring the history and architecture of this historic WW2 site, from its construction, up to the present day, as the University of Chester's Business School.

Opening Times

• Fri 7 Sept: Tours: 1400- 1500 & 1515- 1615

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Ellesmere Port Station

Ellesmere Port Railway Station, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AR

A distinctive station building which first opened in 1863. Constructed in red sandstone with slate roofs, coped Dutch gables, casement windows in…

Guided tours around part of Ellesmere Port station in the morning.

Opening Times

• Fri 14 Sept: 1000 -1200

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Hooton Park Historic WWI RAF Base

The Hooton Park Trust, The Hangars, Airfield Way, Hooton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 1BQ

Come and experience Hooton Park Airfield, many of the original buildings still exist including three Belfast Truss Hangars, which dominate the…

Twice daily guided tours this year with the added attraction of a 3D virtual reality video tour which flies in from the road system onto Hooton Park and then guides you through a hangar. See Building 16 coming back from almost complete loss.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1400
• Fri 14 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1400
• Sat 15 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1400
• Sun 16 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1400

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National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port

Canal & River Trust, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW

Sitting where the Shropshire Union Canal meets the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, volunteers, funders and Trust colleagues have…

Sitting where the Shropshire Union Canal meets the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey,

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 1700
• Sun 9 Sept: 1000 1700

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Whitby Hall - Action Transport Theatre

Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9AE

Whitby Hall, a Victorian mansion in the Elizabethan style was home to Lord Grace from 1846 to 1930's. Now owned by the council, It has been home…

A tour of Whitby Hall which is now home to Action Transport Theatre.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1200- 1600

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Stretton Watermill

Stretton Watermill, Mill Lane, Stretton, Farndon, Cheshire, SY14 7JA

The history of this fascinating building is fully visible from its early fourteenth century timber -framed origins to later weather - boarding and…

The evolution of the engineering is explained to visitors, and the milling process demonstrated with the two waterwheels, sluices, hoist and sifter.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1300- 1700 Tours 1300 - 1630
• Sun 9 Sept: 1300- 1700 Tours 1300 - 1630

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Castle Park Arts Centre

Castle Park Art Centre, Castle Park, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6SE

Occupies refurbished Victorian coach-house and stables of the former estate. Adjacent to public park designed by Edward Kemp in 1855.

Free entrance to exhibitions in three rooms.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1000 -1600
• Fri 14 Sept: 1000 -1600
• Sat 15 Sept: 1000 -1600
• Sun 16 Sept: 1000 -1600

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Old Hall Hotel and Tidestones

The Old Hall Hotel, Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AB

In the early Nineteenth century the cottages became Ty Gwyn (White house) and this was developed into a hotel in the twentieth century. The garden…

Now a hotel this building used to be two oak-framed cottages.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 0900 - late evening
• Fri 14 Sept: 0900 - late evening
• Sat 15 Sept: 0900 - late evening
• Sun 16 Sept: 0900 - late evening

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Queen’s Head Hotel

The Queens Head, 92 Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AR

Moulded oak beams visible inside. Rear - yard contains stable, coach-house and room that became Quaker Meeting House in 1813.

Frodsham's oldest inn was given a new facade in the early nineteenth century.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1030- 2300
• Fri 14 Sept: 1030 - 2400
• Sat 15 Sept: 1030 - 2400
• Sun 16 Sept: 1030- 2300

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St Laurence Parish Church, Frodsham

St Laurence Parish Church, Church Road, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7DU

St Laurence Parish Church, Frodsham is a Grade I listed sandstone church of Norman origin, with some pre-Norman, Perpencular and late medieval…

Guided tours of church and churchyard. Exhibition by Frodsham Photographic Society of local heritage - landscape, buildings, people. Exhibition: Extraordinary Women: The Anchoress of Frodsham, 1240 - 80 and Harriet Shaw Weaver, 1876 - 1961.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: Church is open for prayer 09.00 - 16.00 daily
• Fri 7 Sept: Church is open for prayer 09.00 - 16.00 daily
• Sat 8 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00
• Sun 9 Sept: 12.00 - 15.00
• Thurs 13 Sept: Church is open for prayer 09.00 - 16.00 daily
• Fri 14 Sept: Church is open for prayer 09.00 - 16.00 daily
• Sat 15 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00
• Sun 16 Sept: 12.00 - 15.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Helsby Railway Station

Helsby Railway Station, Station Avenue, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0AG

Helsby Station opened in 1870 and closed to passengers in 1964. The North Cheshire Rail Users Group successfully campaigned to re-open the station…

Helsby Station is a good example of a new use for old railway buildings - the former waiting room is now Beer Heroes, a craft beer Tap room.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1700- 2100
• Fri 14 Sept: 1400 - 2100
• Sat 15 Sept: 1300- 2100
• Sun 16 Sept: 1400- 2000

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St. Edith’s Church

St. Edith's Church, Church Lane, Shocklach, Malpas, Cheshire

Small Norman church built circa 1150 in a lovely setting. Special features include a Norman door and archway and a viking carving of a horse and…

Come & visit St. Edith's Church in Shocklach. It is a small Norman Church with many interesting features.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Murgatroyd’s Brine Pumps

Murgatroyd's Brine Pumps, Brook's Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0JG

The site contains the Brine Pump building with the gantry and an area for exhibition. It is on an industrial estate so visitors will need to…

A special opening and guided tour of the last intact brine pumps in the UK.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1300-1600
• Sun 16 Sept: 1300-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St. Michael and all Angels, Middlewich

St. Michael & All Angels Church, 28 Hightown, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9AN

St. Michael and All Angels Heritage Trail, 24 stations of local historical interest from 1150 to 1934, charting the lives of Middlewich's great…

Eight Stunning Stained Glass windows. Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Flemish furniture. Two pieces part of the National archive.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1000 -1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Neston Collieries & Burton Marsh WW2 Decoy Walk

Harp Inn, 19 Quayside, Little Neston, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 0TB

Starts with a short walk round the former Neston Coalfield, followed by a walk to the WW2 Burton Marsh bombing decoy bunker, with an explanation…

Starts with a short walk round the former Neston Coalfield

Opening Times

• Fri 14 Sept: 1000 - 1230

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Neston Town Trail

Neston Parish Church, High Street, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9TZ

A walk of approximately 1½ miles around Neston town centre, exploring the town’s historic buildings and some of its history. Disabled Access.…

A walk of approximately 1½ miles around Neston town centre,

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1200
• Sun 16 Sept: 1400 - 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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St Mary and St Helen Parish Church, Neston

High Street, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9TZ

1874 Gothic Revival style Parish Church renowned for its stained glass windows, on view are Viking Grave Markers dating from 930AD and a Norman…

1874 Gothic Revival style Parish Church renowned for its stained glass windows, on view are Viking Grave Markers dating from 930AD and a Norman Font dated 1450 used for the baptism of lady Hamilton in 1765.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1530
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1530
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1530
• Sun 9 Sept: 1400-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Anderton Boat Lift

Anderton Boat lift, Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6FW

The Anderton Boat Lift is a Victorian marvel situated in fully accessible landscaped grounds. Take our guided Top of the World Tour and learn the…

The free Top of the World Tour is a unique opportunity to be guided around the Anderton Boat Lift and see it as Lift Operators have since Victorian Times.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 0930 -1700 Tours: 1030, 1200 & 1415
• Sun 16 Sept: 0930 -1700 Tours: 1030, 1200 & 1415

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Bratt & Evans Ltd.

Bratt & Evans Ltd, 2-6 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire

Bratts is one of a few family owned department stores in Northwich. Founded in 1860 by Henry Bratt on approximately the present site & called H.…

Come & visit Bratt & Evans, which is a new addition to Heritage Open Days this year. There will be a visual exhibition of Bratts through the years.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 0930 -1700
• Fri 14 Sept: 0930 -1700
• Sat 15 Sept: 0930 -1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Dock Road Pumping Station

Dock Road Pumping Station, Weir Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5HL

Grade II listed 1910 Edwardian pumping station for sewage treatment. Circular single storey brick building with arched windows. Two Crossley…

Dock Road Pumping station is a rare example of a gas-powered pumping station.

Opening Times

• Sun 16 Sept: 1400 - 1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Film Show at Regalette Cinema, Weaver Hall Museum

Regalette Cinema, Weaver Hall Museum, 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AB

The Townscape Heritage Project for Northwich is hosting this special Film Show event "Suffragette" especially for Heritage Open Days. In early…

Come and watch the film "Suffragette" in Weaver Hall Museums Regalette Cinema, to celebrate the Heritage Open Days theme of Extaordinary Women.

Opening Times

• Fri 14 Sept: 1900- 2045

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Lion Salt Works

Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES

Lion Salt Works has undergone an astonishing restoration funded by HLF. It tells the stories of brine salt production, the people that worked in…

For Heritage Open Days we are offering a 30 minute guided tour of the unique buildings of the Lion Salt Works.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1030- 1700 Tours from 1100

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Northwich Heritage Tour

5-7 Bull Ring, High Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5BU

A guided walking tour of the unique timber framed buildings of Northwich along with their history, and many stories about the town.

A historical tour of Northwich starting from raised plinth by Swetenhams, in the Bull Ring, Northwich.

Opening Times

• Sun 16 Sept: Tours 1100 & 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Northwich Library Past and Present

Cheshire West and Chester Council, Northwich Library, Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5DR

The library will be hosting special tours of the public areas of the library, talking about the history of this listed building. Tours last half…

Northwich library is an iconic Grade ll listed building on Witton St. It was donated to the town by former MP Sir John Brunner in 1909. Visitors are invited to attend a tour (audio version available) and learn about its history.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 0900-1900
• Fri 14 Sept: 0900-1900 Tours start at: 1430 & 1730
• Sat 15 Sept: 0900-1300 Tours start at: 1000 & 1100 & 1200

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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St Helen’s Church Northwich

Church Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5PB

For more than 700 years St Helen’s has been at the heart of the local communities of Witton, Rudheath and Northwich. Over the centuries, the…

Visitors will see the oldest and most beautiful building in Northwich.
It is the ONLY Grade 1 listed building in Northwich Town Centre.
The Church has a magnificent ceiling, wonderful stained glass windows and many other significant features.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Fri 14 Sept: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
• Sat 15 Sept: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St. Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh

Church Road, Little Leigh, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4RN

Grade II listed. Superb terracotta craftsmanship outside and inside. A Trena Cox stained glass window.

A chance to view this building not usually open to the public. Regular guided tours and information available.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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The Plaza Cinema

Cheshire County Cinemas Ltd, The Plaza, Plaza Buildings, Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5EA

Grade II listed neoclassical style 1928 cinema. Cinema closed in the 1960's; became a bingo hall until finally closing in 2011. Visitors…

Come and visit the Plaza and view the remains of a neoclassical style cinema.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1100- 1600
• Sun 16 Sept: 1100- 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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The Raising Of the Parrs Bank Buildings Film and commentary - now CRS Consultants

C R S Consultants Ltd, Parr Bank Buildings, 8-10 Dane Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5HA

Black and white timber framed building next to the River Dane that was completely rebuilt and lifted several feet by its present owners in the 1980's.

Film and commentary on "The Raising of the Parrs Bank Buildings".

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: Building open 1400-1700 Tours:1400 & 1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Weaver Hall Museum

Cheshire Museums, 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AB

The Museum building is the old Northwich Union Workhouse, Grade II listed, built 1837- 39. Displays explore workhouse life, local history &…

Come & explore the Grade II listed Weaver Hall Museum.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1400- 1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Thomas’ Church, Parkgate

2 Mostyn Square, Parkgate, Cheshire, CH64 6SL

This newly refurbished church was closed for 16 years and reopened in 2010. Local community projects, in support of ‘The Bishop’s Trust’…

This newly refurbished church was closed for 16 years and reopened in 2010.

Opening Times

• Sun 9 Sept: 1200-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St. Andrew’s Parish Church

St. Andrew's Parish Church, Church Street, Tarvin, Cheshire, CH3 8EB.

Grade I listed Fourteenth century parish church, of particular interest: fourteenth century original oak rood screen, fourteenth century roof to…

Come and explore St. Andrew's Parish Church, Tarvin, which is not usually open to the public.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Over United Reformed Church, Winsford.

United Reformed Church, Swanlow Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1JE

This Grade II listed church, opened in 1868, was designed by renowned Cheshire architect John Douglas. Externally there is a War Memorial & graveyard.

A fine example of Victorian architecture built in red & white brickwork with a steeply pitched roof.

Opening Times

• Fri 14 Sept: 1400-1600
• Sat 15 Sept: 1000 -1600
• Sun 16 Sept: 1200-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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United Reformed Church Over Winsford

22 Swanlow Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1JE

They can see the interior of a Grade II listed building designed by the renowned local architect John Douglas. This building illustrates many of…

See this Grade II listed church and visit the new John Douglas centre if open.

Opening Times

• Fri 14 Sept: 1400-1600
• Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
• Sun 16 Sept: 1200-1600.

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Winsford Brunner Guildhall - Open Days

Brunner Guild Hall, High Street, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2AU

The Brunner Guildhall in Winsford is a Grade II listed building, opened in 1899 and given to the people of Winsford by the then-MP Sir John…

Visitors will be able to drop into the Brunner Guildhall in Winsford and look at the building and its contents. There will be an opportunity to view local art and other items and offer views on the future use of the Guildhall (15/16 September 2018).

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
• Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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