Cheshire

Properties and events in Cheshire

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20,000 Women Zine Project at Her-Place

Her-Place Hub, Unit 7, Victoria Centre, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PU
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Warrington Masonic Hall, 15 Winmarleigh Street, Warr, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1NB
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Chimney Pot Spotter's Guide to Crewe

Memorial Square, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2BH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Palmyra Square, Palmyra Square South, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1BL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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 Game For All - Heritage Timeline Stadium and Museum

Warrington Wolves, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Winwick Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a guided exploration of the heritage timeline at the Halliwell Jones Stadium before heading off to Warrington Museum & Art Gallery to see the "A Game For All" exhibition celebrating 150 years of Warrington Wolves.

A Game For All - Heritage Trail and Museum

Warrington Wolves, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Winwick Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NE
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Bold Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Culture Warrington, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square South, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1BL
In person
Pre-booking required

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

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.

A History of Here - Two Short Talks

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

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

Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

St. John the Baptist's Church, Little St. John Street, Vicar's Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QX
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Verdin Park, Castle Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BA
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our guided walk through beautiful Verdin Park In Northwich.

Ada's Crewe - A Guided Heritage Walk

Her-Place, Unit 8, Market Shopping Centre, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2NG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Quaker Meeting House, Union Walk, off Frodsham Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3LF
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Anderton Boat lift, Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6FW
In person
Pre-booking required

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

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

A guided walk exploring the registered battlefield at Winwick.

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 on Saturday 12 September.

Bridgegate House - Donald Insall Associates

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

Step into an elegant mid-18th century townhouse featuring a stunning staircase - now home to a historic building architect.