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Come along to St. Michael's church on Saturday 12 September from 10am-4pm and try out bell ringing, and organ playing under supervision. Tower Tours will be available. There will be four drop in guided walks of Shotwick village throughout the day.

The historic church of St John's is open daily during HODs from 11am–3pm (except Sundays). We also have a series of special events on Wednesday 16th September (see separate HODs entries).

Join local tour guide, Ann Coward, for a spine-tingling taster Ghost Tour around Chester city centre.

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

Did you know that the University of Chester originated as Chester Diocesan Teacher Training College in 1839, founded by a distinguished group of local leading figures in the Church of England?

Paul Hyde introduces Chester’s ancient bedrock that is exposed throughout the city together with its use as masonry from Roman times.

Come and relax to the delightful sound of the Dunelm Duo. This special lunchtime recital takes place among our magnificent 11th Century Norman columns and later Medieval architecture.

The survival of the historic 1799 Shot Tower is a symbol of the industrial base of Chester and the daily working lives of Cestrians. Chester was a base for companies with an international reach.

Did King Charles I stand on this tower and watch the Battle of Rowton Moor? Come and see for yourself whether this may have been possible.

Drop in and visit one of only 21 camera obscura’s in the UK, which sits on top of Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower on the North-West corner of Chester City Walls.

Join your guide for a walking tour of Chester racecourse, arguably the oldest operating racecourse in the world. This tour is full of surprises!

Visit this late Tudor town house with Arts and Crafts modifications now home of Chester Civic Trust on Saturday 12 September.

Come and discover the previously-untold and moving story of the hundreds of children who were cared for in the Chester branch of London’s Foundling Hospital in the eighteenth century.

Join Paul Hyde to find out about a natural wonder that occurs on the River Dee downstream of the city - more often than many people think.

Drop in to the Grosvenor Museum on Saturday 12 September from 11.15am-2.00pm and meet two of the artists exhibiting in the Cheshire Artists Network exhibition and see them working -‘ Stitching into Maps and Working from a Photograph.’

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.

Drop in to the Grosvenor Museum on Tuesday 15th September from 11am-4pm and join artist Nichola Burton to create a memory box that celebrates someone’s life or a life event!

A chance to drop in and visit St. Werburgh's Church from Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September at 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and listen to a talk on the history of the church on Wednesday 16 September at 2.00pm.

Join the St John’s Team to explore the rich heritage of this long-standing church including the impressive 11th-century Norman columns.

Drop in to Riverside Museum on Saturday 12 September between 10am and 4pm for a free self-guided tour to see some remarkable exhibits.

Come along and sample “The Chester Tour”, the longest running public walking tour in Chester, operating daily for more than 50 years.

Come and learn about the lives of soldiers and their families from 1689 to the present day with our FREE ENTRY weekend!

Come along for a rare glimpse and tour of this beautiful building on Chester's Historic Rows.

Visit this 14th century tower on Chester City Walls, built to defend the port of Chester which is now landlocked.

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.

Come and discover stories of the Chester Bluecoat's history and enjoy a tour of the Bluecoat building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A chance to explore the Churchill Building, former Western Command, and learn more about its history, architecture and links to the local community.

A talk and tour exploring two contrasting examples of Victorian architecture on Parkgate Road. Meeting at the entrance to the University of Chester's historic chapel, and concluding at the John Douglas designed Vicarage.

Join Simon to venture into St John’s Chapter House and discover its medieval sandstone vaulting and ancient artefacts including a collection of carved stone bosses.

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.

The former St. Mary's church is normally closed to visitors so take the opportunity to explore this beautiful space and let us know if you have a connection to it.

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.

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.

**EVENT CANCELLED** 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.