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January
1 January
New Year’s Day Bank Holiday
To 5 January
Christmas Tree Festival
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester
Over 50 Christmas trees will sparkle and shimmer throughout the Cathedral.
https://chestercathedral.com/
25 January
Holly Holy Day
Nantwich
Spectacular ‘Sealed Knot’ re-enactment of
the 1644 Civil War Battle of Nantwich – 50th Anniversary.
https://www.battleofnantwich.org/
February
Feb-Oct
Warrington Wolves
Engage Super League XVI
https://warringtonwolves.com
Feb-March
Snowdrop Walks
Rode Hall & Gardens, Congleton
Discover over 40 varieties of snowdrops.
https://www.rodehall.co.uk
7 February
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
1 February 2025, 11.00am (provisional)
Chinese New Year Celebrations – Year of the Snake
Eastgate Street & Storyhouse
26 February
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
March
March-October
Motor Racing
Oulton Park, near Tarporley
https://www.oultonpark.co.uk/calendar
4 March
Shrove Tuesday – National Pancake Day
21 March to 3 April
Chester lnternational Film Festival
Storyhouse
https://www.chesterfilmsociety.co.uk/?page_id=375
22 March
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
April
12 April
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
17- to 21 April
Nantwich Jazz, Blues
and Music Festival
https://www.nantwichjazz.com/
18 April
Good Friday Bank Holiday
19 to 21 April
Chester Food, Drink &
Lifestyle Festival
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://chesterfoodanddrink.co.uk/
21 April
Easter Monday Bank Holiday
24 April
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
26 to 27 April
Sandbach Transport Festival
https://www.sandbachtransportfestival.com/
End April to late May
Bluebell Festival
Capesthorne Hall
Explore the six-acre Woodland Walk.
Home
April & May
Bluebell Festival
Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction –
Bluebell Cottage Gardens,
Capesthorne Hall, Norton
Priory Museum & Gardens,
Adlington Hall, Quarry Bank
Mill, Arley Hall and Gardens
https://www.visitcheshire.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-cheshire/gardens/glorious-gardens
May
3 to 5 May
Victorian Extravaganza Llandudno
https://victorian-extravaganza.com/
5 May
Early May Bank Holiday
7 to 9 May
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
17 May
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
18 May
Essar Chester Half Marathon
Chester Racecourse
https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon/route
23 to 26 May
Chester Folk Festival – 50th Anniversary Year
Kelsall, Nr Chester
Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops,
sing-arounds, sessions, displays, craft fair,
family events & children’s entertainment.
https://www.chesterfolk.org.uk/
26 May
Spring Bank Holiday
31 May
Chester Races Roman Day
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
June
June-August
Chester Town Crier public
proclamations
The High Cross, Chester
12 noon Tues-Sat, June-August (11am on race days)
https://chestertowncriers.com/chester-cross-proclamation/
6 June
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
13 June, 17.00
Forest Live: Snow Patrol
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
13 to 14 June
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
14 June, 19.00
Forest Live: Gary Barlow
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
21 June, 19.00
Forest Live: Blossoms+Seb Lowe+The Guest List
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
17 to 18 June
Royal Cheshire County Show
Tabley, Knutsford
Large equestrian section, farm livestock
classes, dog shows, flowers, a superb
food hall, cheese, crafts, shoppers
mews and country pursuits.
https://www.royalcheshireshow.org/
21 & 22 June
Midsummer Watch Parade
Chester City Centre
A colourful re-enactment of a traditional
medieval celebration marking the summer
solstice featuring a colourful cavalcade of
characters.
https://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/
21 to 22 June (tbc)
Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally
Ashton, Nr. Chester, CH3 8BH
One of the largest displays of commercial vehicles in the country including classic, vintage and modern trucks.
https://www.kelsallsteamrally.co.uk
21 June (eve)
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
28 June
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
July
July-August
Open Air Theatre
Gawsworth Hall, near Macclesfield
Outdoor entertainment takes centre stage in
the grounds of the stately home featuring the
best from the world of comedy and music.
https://gawsworthhall.com/events/
8 to13 July
Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Llangollen, North Wales
Featuring dancers, musicians and choirs from across the world in friendly competition plus concerts by well-known artistes.
https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/
26 June: Texas
27 June: Rag’N’Bone Man
28 June: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
29 June: James
3 July: The Script
4 July: Olly Murs
5 July: Human League
11 to 13 July
The Foodies Festival
Tatton Park
https://foodiesfestival.com/events/cheshire-2/
11 to 12 July
Chester Races
Ibiza Classics (11th eve)
Supersonic Saturday (12th)
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
26 July
Chester Races Midsummer Meeting
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
30 July
Nantwich Show
Reaseheath Old Hall, Nantwich
https://nantwichshow.org/
July-August
Open Air Theatre
Gawsworth Hall, near Macclesfield
Outdoor entertainment takes centre stage in
the grounds of the stately home featuring the
best from the world of comedy and music.
https://gawsworthhall.com/theatre/
August
3 August
Chester Races Family Fun Day
Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
7 to 10 August
Devafest – three days of the finest entertainment, fairground rides and the most sumptuous food.
Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas
https://devafest.co.uk/
16 to 17 August
Passion for Power Classic Motor Show
Tatton Park
https://www.tattonpassionforpower.com/
21 to 24 August
Creamfields North
Daresbury, Warrington
https://creamfields.com/
25 August
Summer Bank Holiday
30 August
Chester Races Ladies Day
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
September
5 September
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
6 to 7 September
Malpas Yesteryear Rally
featuring a host of vintage vehicles and steam engines.
and lots more including historic fairground.
Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8JN.
https://malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk/
12 to 13 September
Chester Races Food & Drink Festival
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
20 September
Chester Races -Oktoberfest Season Finale
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
21 September
New Balance English Half Marathon
Warrington
https://www.warringtonrunningfestival.com/
October
5 October
MBNA Chester Marathon
https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon
17 to 19 October
The Chester Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Chester Racecourse
http://www.cooperevents.com
26 to 31 October
Halloween Ghost Tours – exploring the haunted heritage of the city
Chester
https://chesterghosttour.co.uk/
27 October
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
November
12 November
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
20 November 19.00hrs (tbc)
Christmas Lights Switch-On plus Chester 12 Days of Christmas Parade
Town Hall
https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas
27 November, 19.00hrs (tbc)
Lantern Parade
Chester Town Hall Square
https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas
29 November
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
December
4 December, 19.00 (tbc)
Winter Watch Parade
Chester Town Hall Square
Re-enactment of traditional celebrations dating from the Middle Ages, orchestrated by the Lord of Misrule!
https://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/winter-watch-parade/
12 December
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
11 December, 19.00 (tbc)
Winter Watch Parade & Feast of Saturnalia
Re-enactment of traditional celebrations dating from the Middle Ages, orchestrated by the Lord of Misrule and Roman Torch-Lit Procession featuring legionaries in full battle-gear
Chester Town Hall Square
https://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/winter-watch-parade/
25 December
Christmas Day (Thursday)
26 December
Boxing Day (Friday)
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