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JUNE

Events 2024

Young People and Families

THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

About festival events: some must be booked, often through the festival platform, occasionally elsewhere; if an event is suitable for under 16’s, they must be accompanied by a responsible adult; not all events are fully accessible; walks may be over uneven surfaces, include steps, offer little shade, and necessitate suitable clothing and footwear.

Migration Stories North West Display at The Unity Centre
The Unity Centre
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24 Jun 2024, 10:00
The Unity Centre, 17 Cuppin St, Chester CH1 2BN, UK
This exhibition tells stories of individual women, men and children who have migrated in and out of the North West from other parts of the British Isles and other parts of the world.
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Orienteering at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
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22 Jun 2024, 10:00
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
Explore Chester Cathedral and its surroundings using a short orienteering course, collecting letters to spell a word.
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Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
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22 Jun 2024, 10:00
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
Touch ancient stone, smell books, and lots more – a treat for all the senses!
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Sat, 22 Jun
LEGO - Let's Build Chester
Storyhouse Kitchen
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22 Jun 2024, 14:00
Storyhouse Kitchen, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
Each one-hour session will be hosted by local architects who regularly work on buildings in Cheshire - pick their brains for ideas!
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Sat, 22 Jun
Midsummer Watch Parade
Town Hall Square
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22 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
Town Hall Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ
Over 500 local people, artists and musicians bring you this moving portrait of historical events and local legends.
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Sat, 22 Jun
LEGO - Let's Build Chester
Storyhouse Kitchen
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22 Jun 2024, 13:00
Storyhouse Kitchen, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
Each one-hour session will be hosted by local architects who regularly work on buildings in Cheshire - pick their brains for ideas!
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Sat, 22 Jun
Heritage-themed Crafting at Storyhouse Children's Library
Storyhouse Children's Library
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22 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
Storyhouse Children's Library, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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Sat, 22 Jun
Roman Zumba in the Amphitheatre
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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22 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
A unique chance to come along and try Roman Zumba in the special surroundings of Chester Amphitheatre.
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Sat, 22 Jun
Guided Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
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22 Jun 2024, 10:30
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
Touch ancient stone, smell books, and lots more – a treat for all the senses!
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Sat, 22 Jun
Visit the Riverside Museum, University of Chester
Wheeler Building, University of Chester
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22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Wheeler Building, University of Chester, Castle Dr, Chester CH1 1SL, UK
View the museum’s curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery, and social work and ask your questions of volunteers who will be in attendance
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Sat, 22 Jun
Chester Castle: Soldiers and Citizens
Chester Castle
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22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Chester Castle, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
English Heritage are telling the stories of Chester Castle through the ages in this family friendly event.
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Sat, 22 Jun
Heritage-themed Crafting at Great Boughton Library
Great Boughton Library
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22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
Great Boughton Library, Green Ln, Vicars Cross, Chester CH3 5LB, UK
Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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Sat, 22 Jun
Heritage-themed Crafting at Blacon Library
Blacon Library
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22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
Blacon Library, The Parade Enterprise Centre, 14 The Parade, Blacon, Chester CH1 5HN, UK
Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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Sat, 22 Jun
Guided Sensory Heritage at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
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22 Jun 2024, 09:30
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
Touch ancient stone, smell books, and lots more – a treat for all the senses!
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Sat, 22 Jun
Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park
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22 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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Sun, 23 Jun
Midsummer Watch Parade
Town Hall Square
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23 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 15:00
Town Hall Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ
Over 500 local people, artists and musicians bring you this moving portrait of historical events and local legends.
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Sun, 23 Jun
Heritage-themed Crafting at Storyhouse Children's Library
Storyhouse Children's Library
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23 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
Storyhouse Children's Library, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR, UK
Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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Sun, 23 Jun
Chester Castle: Soldiers and Citizens
Chester Castle
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23 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 16:00
Chester Castle, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
English Heritage are telling the stories of Chester Castle through the ages in this family friendly event.
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Sun, 23 Jun
Community Art Project at Deva Roman Experience
Deva Roman Experience
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23 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:00
Deva Roman Experience, 1-2, off Pierpoint Ct, Chester CH1 1NL, UK
Become a part of history! Make your mark on our Roman-inspired mosaic mural in the Roman medicine garden at Deva Roman Experience, where it will be seen by the people of Chester for years to come.
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Sun, 23 Jun
Story-telling Yoga in the Amphitheatre
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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23 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
Come along to Chester's Amphitheatre and sample story-telling Yoga.
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Sun, 23 Jun
Rings, Wings and Spindle Whorls at Chester Castle with Mary-Ann Ochota and Jason Buck
Chester Castle
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23 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DN
Hear stories of Britain's history from the iron age to World War Two with Mary-Ann Ochota and Jason Buck.
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Sun, 23 Jun
Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park
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23 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Building and Exploring Roman Chester in Minecraft - Online Talk
Online Talk via zoom
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29 Jun 2024, 15:30 – 16:30 BST
Online Talk via zoom
Join archaeologist, Ben Edwards, inside a Minecraft recreation of Roman Chester to hear about its creation and explore the fortress.
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Sat, 29 Jun
How to Design Your Own History Computer Games - Online Talk
Online Talk via zoom
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29 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 15:00 BST
Online Talk via zoom
Learn how to make your first digital game inspired by Chester’s heritage! This workshop is open to complete beginners with no programming experience needed.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Poetry Workshop at St. Peter’s Church with Anthony Hett
St. Peter's Church at The Cross
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29 Jun 2024, 14:00
St. Peter's Church at The Cross, St Peters Church, The Cross, Chester CH1 1NP, UK
An opportunity for budding young writers aged 12 -16 years to spend a free, creative afternoon in St. Peter's historic church.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Glass Painting at Chester Castle
Chester Castle
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29 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:00
Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DN
Join stained glass conservators, Recclesia, to paint your own ‘stained glass’ designs which will be incorporated into an exhibition.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Chester Castle Open
Chester
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29 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 15:00
Chester, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
Chester Castle will be open to the public and hosting a variety of festival events.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Chester Minstrels Court at St. John's Church
St John the Baptist Church
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29 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:20
St John the Baptist Church, Vicar's Lane, Chester CH1 1QX
Featuring songs and music from the last 1000 years performed by some of Chester’s finest local folk and re-enactment musicians.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Roman Zumba in the Amphitheatre
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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29 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
A unique chance to come along and try Roman zumba in the special surroundings of Chester Amphitheatre.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Heritage-themed Crafting at Upton Library
Upton Library
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29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
Upton Library, 23 Wealstone Ln, Upton, Chester CH2 1HB, UK
Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Heritage-themed Crafting at Lache Library
Lache Library
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29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
Lache Library, 48 Lache Park Ave, Chester CH4 8HR, UK
Join us for a fantastic heritage themed craft as part of the Chester Heritage Festival. No need to book just drop in and join in.
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Sat, 29 Jun
Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park
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29 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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Sun, 30 Jun
Morris Dancing Workshop at Chester Castle
Chester Castle
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30 Jun 2024, 11:15
Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DN
As part of the Heritage Festival celebrations, Chester City Morris Men invite you to learn how to morris dance Chester-style!
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Sun, 30 Jun
Chester Castle Open
Chester Castle
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30 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 15:00
Chester Castle, Chester Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN
Chester Castle will be open to the public and hosting a variety of festival events.
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Sun, 30 Jun
Community Art Project at Deva Roman Experience
Deva Roman Experience
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30 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 14:00
Deva Roman Experience, 1-2, off Pierpoint Ct, Chester CH1 1NL, UK
Become a part of history! Make your mark on our Roman-inspired mosaic mural in the Roman medicine garden at Deva Roman Experience, where it will be seen by the people of Chester for years to come.
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Sun, 30 Jun
Family Flamenco in the Amphitheatre
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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30 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
Come along and join a free Flamenco session in the historic Chester Roman Amphitheatre.
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Sun, 30 Jun
Visit King Charles Tower
King Charles Tower
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30 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 15:30
King Charles Tower, City Walls, Chester CH1 2JH, UK
Learn about the Tower’s history, its use by members of the Chester Guilds, and its association with King Charles I.
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Sun, 30 Jun
Little History Games in Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park
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30 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 20:00
Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ
Spend fun family time in Grosvenor Park with our Little History Games.
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