Cheshire
Properties and events in Cheshire
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20,000 Women Zine Project at Her-Place
Join artist Hannah Platt for a free, drop-in zine-making workshop. We invite you to celebrate a woman or girl living in Cheshire by creating a mini-zine sharing something about her life, experiences or everyday story.
A Chimney Pot Spotter's Guide to Crewe
A guided walking tour of Crewe centre to appreciate the world of Chimney Pots and tune into the delights of obvious but also hidden heritage.
A Chimney Pot Spotter's Guide to Warrington
A guided walking tour of Warrington centre to appreciate the world of Chimney Pots and tune into the delights of obvious but also hidden heritage.
A Heritage Walk of Early Crewe
Join Councillor Ben Wye for a walk around Crewe Town Centre to explore our heritage and share fascinating stories and memories of our town.
A History of Here - Two Short Talks
What is the Museum? Come explore the Nantwich Museum through two short lunchtime talks. Refreshments provided. 'From Prison to Museum' by Dr Helen Cooke and 'Deconstructing the Museum', from Caleb White
A History of Now - Contemporary Collecting at Nantwich Museum
What will be seen as an 'Everyday History' in the future? Drop-in to sessions at Nantwich Museum to build a History of Now. Contribute to our Time Capsule, bring your stories to the museum, and take part in creating a temporary exhibition.
A History of You - Zine Workshop
What is your 'Everyday History'? As a museum we tell the stories of people living in the past. But, today, you can tell your own story! Drop-in to the museum to get creative and make a zine all about yourself and your history.
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.
Ada's Crewe - A Guided Heritage Walk
A guided walk visiting the key places in Crewe that shaped Ada Nield Chew's life and activism.
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.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Battle of Winwick 1648
A guided walk exploring the registered battlefield at Winwick.
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.
Brook Street Chapel
Step inside the beautiful Grade I listed Brook Street Chapel as it opens its doors especially for Heritage Open Days, offering a fascinating programme of exhibitions, talks, film and history.
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.