Cheshire

Properties and events in Cheshire

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Back to the Future, (just no Delorean)

Cheshire,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A video series exploring all 250 years of Preston Brook canal tunnel, and the lives of the people who built it and what its existence built

Behind the Scenes Tours: The Lyceum Theatre

Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2DA
In person
Pre-booking required

Go behind-the-scenes at Cheshire’s historic theatre. You’ll explore the Grade II listed auditorium and go backstage to see areas normally only open to performers!

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Rowton Heath 1645

Eggbridge Car Park, Eggbridge Lane, Waverton, Cheshire, CH3 7QT
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore this important Civil War battlefield with the Battlefields Trust.

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Winwick 1648

Golborne Road, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8LF
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore this important English Civil War battlefield with an expert guide - a must for history buffs!

Bishop Lloyd's Palace - Open

51/53 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this late Tudor town house with Arts and Crafts modifications, now home of Chester Civic Trust.

Bridgegate House - Donald Insall Associates

Donald Insall Associates, Bridgegate House, 5 Bridge Place, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SA
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Chester Quaker Meeting House

Quaker Meeting House, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3LF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Drop in and visit the Chester Quaker Meeting House on Saturday 20 September from 10am- 4pm.

Christ Church, Timperley

Christ Church, Thorley Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7AN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Built in the Norman style, Christ Church is one of many buildings worldwide constructed from Runcorn red sandstone. Discover what we know about the local quarries and how the building has been maintained and cared for over it's 175 years.

Crewe Heritage Fair

Crewe Heritage Centre, Vernon Way, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2DB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Crewe is a company town, born from the Grand Junction Railway Company. It's layout and heritage reflects the Victorian New Town ideals. Join us for a fun packed day for all the family to discover more about Crewe!

Crewe Heritage Walking Tours

Britannia Statue, Memorial Square, Earle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2BJ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join Councillor Ben Wye for a walk around Crewe Town Centre to explore our heritage and share fascinating stories and memories of our town.

Discover the Hidden Transporter bridge

47 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1AF
In person
Pre-booking required

The World's Only Rail Transporter, what was it for and what is its future? Only eight transporter bridges are left in the world.

Disley Angels, Rams and Lyme Legh family - 500 year old church

Red Lane, Disley, Cheshire, SK12 2NP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Disley to see a stunning 500 year old carved ceiling with angels and a ram's head. Discover the historic connections with Lyme and links to wartime Guernsey. View a rare Geneva (Breeches) Bible, amazing stained glass windows and a Renn organ.

Dukes and Dragons - The History and Architecture of St Mary's Church Pulford and Pulford Castle

St Mary's Church, Wrexham Road, Pulford, Cheshire, CH4 9DG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join Dewi the Dragon on a visit to Pulford Church and learn all about the history and architecture of the church, castle and village. Discover our connection with the Dukes of Westminster, John Douglas and Owain Glyndwr.

Explore virtual recreations of RAF Hooton Park’s lost & forgotten architecture

On-line event, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 1BQ
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Discover the lost architectural grandeur of Hooton Hall, and the rare surviving WW1 Belfast Truss Hangars of historic RAF Hooton Park. An immersive webinar experience.

Exploring the changing architecture and history of Nantwich.

Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
In person
Pre-booking required

A gentle walk and talk around the beautiful town of Nantwich, famed for its wonderful period architecture and lively history.

Hare Hill gardens and parklands

Hare Hill, National Trust, Over Alderley, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4PY
In person
Pre-booking not required

A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart.

Hunted History

Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2DA
In person
Pre-booking required

Get ready to explore the historic haunted Crewe Lyceum Theatre like never before! Dive into a thrilling adventure where you'll solve clues, complete tasks and crack codes as you navigate through the building.

King Charles Tower - Open

City Walls, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2JF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this Medieval tower on Chester City Walls, 380 years since King Charles I watched his troops from here.

Lion Salt Works

Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Lion Salt Works on Sunday 21st September from 11am-4.30pm for a fun free family day out!

Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall, Newcastle Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4SD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Little Moreton Hall on Heritage Open Day and explore the topsy-turvy Tudor house.