Cheshire events
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.
200 years of West Lancashire Freemasonry
Following a Rebellion in Lancashire in the 1820's, the Province of Lancashire was split into two Divisions, West and East, to make management easier. West Lancashire was formed in 1826, we take a look at the history since then.
A Game For All - Heritage Trail and Museum
A heritage trail celebrating 150 years of Warrington Wolves history starting from the Halliwell Jones Stadium and ending at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery for a visit to the "A Game For All" exhibition.
A Game For All - Museum Talk
Join us at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery for a brief talk about the everyday lives of the people who make up Warrington Wolves - past and present.
A Glimpse Behind the Curtain: 130 Years of Parr Hall
Join us as we celebrate 130 years of the Parr Hall and 100 years of the Cavaillé-Coll organ with an opportunity to tread the boards and learn about the building and the everyday working lives of the people who have performed and worked there.
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? Pop by our stall in the market square to build a History of Now. Contribute to our Time Capsule and bring your stories to the museum.
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.
Cairo Street Chapel
An oasis of calm, peace and beauty. The attractive gardens are often called the hidden gem of the centre of Warrington. Step in and visit the Chapel encompassing over 300 years of Warrington's history and Unitarianism in the North West of England.
Cheadle Masjid - Visit My Mosque Day
Everyone of all faiths and none, welcome at the Cheadle Masjid Open Day on Saturday 19th September (11am - 4pm).