January
2nd January 2023
New Year’s Day Bank Holiday (substitute)
25th November 2022- 8th January 2023
Christmas Tree Festival
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester
Over 50 Christmas trees will sparkle and shimmer throughout the Cathedral.
12th January 2023
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
21st January 2023
Holly Holy Day
Nantwich
Spectacular ‘Sealed Knot’ re-enactment of
the 1644 Civil War Battle of Nantwich – 50th Anniversary.
https://thenantwichnews.co.uk/2022/12/20/battle-of-nantwich-holly-holy-day-set-for-january-21/
21st January 2023
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Bridge Street & Storyhouse
https://www.visitcheshire.com/whats-on/chinese-new-year-in-chester-p300871
February
Feb-Oct
Warrington Wolves
Engage Super League XVI
Feb-March
Snowdrop Walks
Rode Hall & Gardens, Congleton
Discover over 40 varieties of snowdrops.
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
10th-12th February 2023
The Chester Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Chester Racecourse
11th-26th February 2023
Scarecrow Festival
Tatton Park
https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/event-listings/events-calendar.aspx
24th-26th February 2023
Storyhouse Queer Festival
Storyhouse
https://www.storyhouse.com/storyhouse-queer
March
March-October
Motor Racing
Oulton Park, near Tarporley
https://www.oultonpark.co.uk/calendar
3rd-10th March 2023
Chester lnternational Film Festival
Storyhouse
https://www.chesterfilmsociety.co.uk/?page_id=375
25th March 2023
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
April
6th-10th April 2023
Nantwich Jazz, Blues
and Music Festival
7th April 2023
Good Friday Bank Holiday
8th-10th April 2023
Chester Food, Drink &
Lifestyle Festival
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://chesterfoodanddrink.co.uk/
10th April 2023
Easter Monday Bank Holiday
22nd-23rd April 2023
Sandbach Transport Festival
https://www.sandbachtransportfestival.com/
22nd April 2023
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
End April-late May
Bluebell Festival
Capesthorne Hall
Explore the six-acre Woodland Walk.
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
30th April-1st May 2023
Victorian Extravaganza
Llandudno
https://victorian-extravaganza.com/
May
30th April-1st May 2023
Victorian Extravaganza
Llandudno
https://victorian-extravaganza.com/
1st May 2023
Bank Holiday
8th May 2023
King Charles III Coronation
https://www.royal.uk/coronation-his-majesty-king
9th-13th May 2023
Eurovision Song Contest
Liverpool
https://eurovision.tv/calendar
10-12th May 2023
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
12th-15th May 2023
The Good Life Experience
Hawarden
https://thegoodlifesociety.co.uk/
20th May 2023
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
21st May 2023
Essar Chester Half Marathon
Chester Racecourse
https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon/route
26th-29th May 2023
Chester Folk Festival
Kelsall, Nr Chester
Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops,
sing-arounds, sessions, displays, craft fair,
family events & children’s entertainment.
https://www.chesterfolk.org.uk/
26th-29th May 2023
Geronimo Children’s Festival, the largest in the North West
Arley Hall
27th May 2023
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
29th May 2023
Spring Bank Holiday
29th May 2023
The Cheshire Horse Show
Tabley Park, Knutsford
https://www.theequinelanecheshirehorseshow.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/
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
10th June 2023 (tbc)
Chester Regatta
The oldest rowing race in the world
http://www.chesterregatta.org/contact-us.html
14th-18th June 2023
The Bolesworth International Horse Show
Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall
A ground-breaking new country lifestyle and equestrian show featuring premium and artisan retail, celebrity dining & drinking experiences, live music and a raft of the most exhilarating outdoor lifestyle experiences.
https://bolesworth.com/equestrian
Forest Live: Madness
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/madness
16th June 2023, 19.00
Forest Live: Tom Grennan
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/tom-grennan
17th June 2023, 19.30
Forest Live: Jack Savoretti
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/jack-savoretti
17th June 2023
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
18th June 2023, 19.30
Forest Live: Richard Ashcroft
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/richard-ashcroft
20th-21st June 2023
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/
16th-19th June 2023
Macclesfield Barnaby Festival
Macclesfield
A modern revival of the town’s unique
Barnaby tradition, celebrating all
things arts and culture, with a healthy
dose of good old-fashioned fun.
https://barnabyfestival.org.uk/event/barnaby-programme-of-events-2023/
17th-28th June 2023
Chester Heritage Festival
Various venues in and around the city
https://www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk/
17th-18th June 2023 (tbc)
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 including the Festival of Giants.
http://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/
24th-25th June 2023
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
28th June-15th July 2023
Chester Mystery Plays
Chester Cathedral
https://chestermysteryplays.com/
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/
4th-9th July 2023
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/
7th-9th July 2023
The Foodies Festival
Tatton Park
https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/event-listings/events-calendar.aspx
14th-15th July 2023
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
19th-23rd July 2023
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Tatton Park, Knutsford
A truly unique day out for all garden lovers.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park
20th-23rd July 2023
Bluedot Festival
Jodrell Bank Observatory
https://www.discoverthebluedot.com/
26th July 2023
Nantwich Show
Reaseheath Old Hall, Nantwich
https://showingscene.com/events/nantwich-show-jul-2023
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
4th-6th August 2023
Rewind Festival
Celebrate the music, fashion and culture of the ‘80s.
Capesthorne Hall
https://north.rewindfestival.com/
4th August 2023
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
6th August 2023
Chester Races Family Fun Day
Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
11th-13th August 2023
Devafest – three days of the finest
entertainment, fairground rides and the most
sumptuous food.
Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas
18th-20th August 2023
Just So Festival – a family weekend
adventure beyond your wildest dreams
Rode Hall
19th-20th August 2023
Passion for Power Classic Motor Show
Tatton Park
https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/event-listings/events-calendar.aspx
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
24th-27th August 2023
Creamfields North
Daresbury, Warrington
28th August 2023
Summer Bank Holiday
September
1st-3rd September 2023
Nantwich Food & Drink Festival
Nantwich Town Centre
https://www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk/
2nd September 2023
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
5th September 2023
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
9th10th September 2023
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/
9th-18th September 2023
Heritage Open Days
Various venues in and around Chester that are not normally open to the public invite you across the thresh-hold to explore their hidden secrets.
https://www.visitcheshire.com/whats-on/heritage-open-days/chester-hods
15th-16th September 2023
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
24th September 2023
New Balance
English Half Marathon
Warrington
https://www.warringtonrunningfestival.com/
30th September 2023
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
October
4th October 2023
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
8th October 2023
MBNA Chester Marathon
https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon
14th October 2023
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
The Chester Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Chester Racecourse
http://www.cooperevents.com/chester/
26th-31st October 2023
Halloween Ghost Tours – exploring the haunted heritage of the city
Chester
https://chesterghosttour.co.uk/
31st October 2023
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
November
15th November 2023
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
23rd November 2023, 19.00hrs (tbc)
Christmas Lights Switch-On plus Chester 12 Days of Christmas Parade
Town Hall
https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas
29th November 2023, 19.00hrs
Lantern Parade
Chester Town Hall Square
https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas
December
2nd December 2023
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
7th December 2023, 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/
14th December 2023, 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/
15th December 2023
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
25th December 2023
Christmas Day (Monday)
26th December 2023
Boxing Day (Tuesday)
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