Cheshire West and Chester
Properties and events in Cheshire West and Chester
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A Trek Through Triassic Chester- an illustrated Talk
Paul Hyde introduces Chester’s ancient bedrock that is exposed throughout the city together with its use as masonry from Roman times.
A walk in Verdin Park, Northwich
Join our guided walk through beautiful Verdin Park In Northwich.
All Change: Chester in the 1960s & 70s - the New, the Lost & the Saved
An illustrated talk by Paul Hyde on two decades that saw fundamental changes to Chester’s built environment, and which have left a legacy to this day will be held at the Quaker Meeting House on Saturday 19 September at 3pm-4.15pm.
Anderton Boat Lift Boat Trips
The Anderton Boat Lift is running free boat trips especially for Heritage Open days on Sunday 13 September at 10am, 11:15am, 13:30pm & 14:45pm. Booking will be available online from the beginning of September.
Bishop Lloyd's Palace - Open
Visit this late Tudor town house with Arts and Crafts modifications now home of Chester Civic Trust on Saturday 12 September.
Bridgegate House - Donald Insall Associates
Step into an elegant mid-18th century townhouse featuring a stunning staircase - now home to a historic building architect.
Chester Quaker Meeting House
Drop in and visit the Chester Quaker Meeting House on Saturday 19 September from 10am- 4.30pm. The current Meeting House built in 1974 replaced the previous one that had been built in 1703.
Chester Racecourse Walking Tour
Join your guide for a walking tour of Chester racecourse, arguably the oldest operating racecourse in the world. This tour is full of surprises!
Chester Taster Tours by the Guild of Chester Tour Guides
Come along and sample “The Chester Tour”, the longest running public walking tour in Chester, operating daily for more than 50 years.
Chester Time Travel Tours: Dark Prince Tour
Explore the historic city of Chester with a historical character from the past! Experience an interactive, whistle-stop tour for the whole family, time-travelling through two thousand years of history in just sixty minutes.
Chester Time Travel Tours: Roman Tour
Explore the historic city of Chester with a historical character from the past! Experience an interactive, whistle-stop tour for the whole family, time-travelling through two thousand years of history in just sixty minutes.
Chester Time Travel Tours: Tudor Tour
Explore the historic city of Chester with a historical character from the past! Experience an interactive, whistle-stop tour for the whole family, time-travelling through two thousand years of history in just sixty minutes.
Chester Time Travel Tours: Victorian Tour
Explore the historic city of Chester with a historical character from the past! Experience an interactive, whistle-stop tour for the whole family, time-travelling through two thousand years of history in just sixty minutes.
Chester Time Travel Tours: Vikings Tour
Explore the historic city of Chester with a historical character from the past! Experience an interactive, whistle-stop tour for the whole family, time-travelling through two thousand years of history in just sixty minutes.
Chester Town Hall opening
Chester Town Hall will be opening its door to celebrate Heritage Open Days on Friday 11, Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September drop in and explore.
Chester: 2000 Years in 60 Minutes – an illustrated talk
An illustrated talk by Paul Hyde – former Heritage Interpretation Officer at Chester City Council - which will provide an introduction and overview of selected key aspects of Chester’s long history from Roman times to the 21st Century.
Chester’s Quirks & Curiosities Guided Walk
Seeking out the oddities, quirks and curiosities that make Chester unique while on a guided evening walk on Thursday 17 September 2026. Walk starting at 5.30pm.
Family Friendly Ghost Tour Taster
Join local tour guide, Ann Coward, for a spine-tingling taster Ghost Tour around Chester city centre.
Hadlow Road Station
Tour of signal box and description of signal box construction.
Helsby Heritage Day
Come along to Helsby Community Centre on Saturday 19 September from 9.30am-1pm and discover more about the fascinating photograph collection of Jim Lloyd, a lifelong resident of Helsby and other material relating to Helsby's history.