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A Chester-based food outlet group is celebrating after one of its brands had dishes certified by The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark this month.
Read morePheby Food Concepts Group Ltd received the news last week that its Dough Dough wood-fired pizza restaurants had been...
0The countdown is on!
Read moreThe journey along the road map to lockdown restrictions easing can be confusing. To help you navigate how you...
Storyhouse reveal biggest ever Summer season as lockdown eases and urge customers to continue vital support
Read moreStoryhouse has today announced that they will present their biggest ever summer event programme with over 200 events taking...
Chester Gift Card to pump thousands into the high street economy
Read moreThe Chester Gift Card, launched as part of Chester BID’s battleplan to save the high street shops from suffering...
Did you know there’s an app where you can report city maintenance issues to the council? Neither did I!
Read more4th March 2021 I’ve recently started using Cheshire West and Chester Council’s ‘Report It’ app and it’s a revelation!...
Chester BID predicts city’s longer-term future “is exciting”
Read moreChester BID sees ‘huge opportunities for the city despite recent setbacks’ and celebrates both the imminent Northgate Development and...
Major coup for the arts in Cheshire as Dr. Catherine Pütz joins CVA Board
Read moreChester Visual Arts is delighted to announce that Dr. Catherine Pütz has joined its Board of Trustees. Dr. Pütz is...
New member of the team joins Chester based accountants
Read moreEllis & Co Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has welcomed a new member of staff to its Chester office....
Chester restaurants add to its tally of stars in Michelin Guide 2021
Read moreEight Chester restaurants feature in this year’s Michelin Guide, with sustainable restaurant, Hypha winning an inaugural green star and...
Support still available for Covid-hit businesses in Cheshire West and Chester
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council has been administering grants available to businesses throughout the pandemic into the current national...
Over 11,000 miles covered by rental e-scooters
Read moreChester residents have been trying out new rental e-scooters over the last few weeks and have already clocked up...
COVID-19 Vaccinations roll out across the borough
Read moreGP led vaccinations for COVID-19 have started at the following sites: Dene Drive Primary Care Centre, Dene Drive, Winsford,...
Everything else!
Read moreThis page is under construction while we work to gather all the details. From 5th January 2021 England will...
Senior Sous Chef at The Chester Grosvenor Wins Welsh Chef of the Year 2020
Read moreSam Griffiths, Senior Sous Chef at Michelin starred ‘Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor’, has won the Welsh Chef...
Chester’s most ‘festive’ windows announced
Read moreThe team at Chester BID has announced the winners of their festive window competition. The competition was initiated to...
Outside Dining Options
Read moreBusiness Daytime Night-time Heated Alexander’s Live x BarLounge x x x Bollicini x x Bridge St Coffee x Burger...
Hickory’s Smokehouse Take The Virtual Office Party To A Whole New Level!
Read morePopular Smokehouse Group launches smoking-hot corporate BBQ box and authentic gifting options.. Although most of us will be glad...
Chester’s retailers come together to decorate windows to give the people of the city ‘the most festive experience possible’ after a troubled year
Read moreThe team at Chester BID have organised a festive window competition to bring the Christmas cheer back into the...
Christmas Competition Launches for a chance to win a £1500 Chester Gift Card
Read moreA new Christmas competition has launched giving people the chance to win a £1500 Chester Gift Card. The Great...
Chester is ready to welcome back shoppers carefully
Read moreNew on-street messages around Chester City Centre are urging visitors to shop safely, observing social-distancing rules. Cheshire West and...
Changes to opening hours
Read moreThroughout December the shops of Chester city centre are doing everything they can to support their customers. We will...
Popular Watergate Street Venue, The Guild Chester, Launch Festive Food Offering
Read moreNow you can dine surrounded by history in one of Chester’s coolest venues…. One of Chester’s most popular venues...
Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival sees stars
Read moreChester Cathedral seeks to become a beacon of light and hope for the city and beyond, as its annual...
Familiar Faces – Rachel
Read more– How long have you worked in Chester? I’m a proud Cestrian since way back when, but I’ve only...
Advent is on its way and Chester has you covered no matter your needs.
Read moreAdvent has evolved over the years. What once was opening doors to a nativity scene on a bit of...
Bridge St Coffee announce new delivery service ‘Bridge Street Treats’
Read moreBridge St Coffee are excited to announce the launch of their NEW DELIVERY SERVICE, “Bridge St Treats.” Delivering amazing freshly made...
What CAN non-essential businesses do during lockdown 2.0?
Read moreAfter further restrictions were introduced on Thursday 5 November, designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, the activities undertaken...
COVID 19 & Business Interruption Insurance – Can I claim?
Read moreDid your business have to close or remains closed due to COVID-19? If so, there is every chance a...
City businesses pivot to online, social media and zoom shopping to retain Christmas sales momentum
Read moreAs Christmas approaches, the city’s retailers are having to take innovative measures to make sure the effects of lockdown...
Chester Northgate unveils The Florist as its latest restaurant letting
Read moreThe Florist is the latest restaurant to take space in the forthcoming Chester Northgate development, building on the success...
Christmas preparations for digital markets, Chester Gift Card and gift giving guides
Read moreThe traditional Christmas lights and trees will be in place but without the celebratory switch-on or parades. The Chester Christmas...
Festive Window Competition
Read moreThis Christmas, Chester BID will be adding a festive feel across the city centre by hosting the popular Festive...
Food & Drink to go
Read moreFrom 5th November until 2nd December England will be in lockdown. ChesterBID will continue to support the businesses of...
Chester BID launches Chester Gift Card in a move to pay it forward and save the high street this Christmas
Read moreChester BID has announced the launch of the Chester Gift Card – as part of the city’s battleplan to...
Give the Gift of Chester this Christmas
Read moreShow your support for the high street with the Chester Gift Card – redeemable at over 100 shops, restaurants...
Shop from your sofa
Read moreFrom 5th November until 2nd December England will be in lockdown. Chester BID will continue to support the businesses...
Open During Lockdown
Read moreFrom 5th Nov until 2nd December England will be in lockdown. Chester city centre businesses will continue to support...
Familiar Faces – Kevin
Read moreIn this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
Discounts and deliveries from Burger Shed 41
Read more41 Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1NG, 01244 311 369 The post Discounts and deliveries from Burger Shed 41 appeared first on Experience...
Win your own Tiger with the Grosvenor Museum!
Read moreTo celebrate their new exhibition they’ve teamed up with the Library service to offer two lucky children the chance...
Familiar Faces – Will
Read moreIn this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
Chester BID’s urgent plea to Chris Matheson MP to raise the city’s need for support as Tier 2 city suffering Tier 3 restrictions
Read moreOn Friday 16th October 2020, an emergency meeting was held with Chester BID, the LEP, and city centre hospitality...
Chester’s Familiar Faces – Laura
Read moreIn this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
Chester’s Familiar Faces – Barbara
Read moreIn this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
Chester’s Familiar Faces – Ellie
Read moreIn this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
From Bar To Bottle, To You!
Read moreLeave the cocktails to the professional mixologists and let them do the work as the Olive Tree Brasserie are...
What is the Chester Gift Card and why should I bother signing my business up for it?
Read moreSay no to Amazon and say yes to Chester with the Chester Gift Card. What is the Chester Gift...
Storyhouse steps up its Save Storyhouse campaign as its situation becomes “steadily worse” as the charity waits for news on govt support
Read moreWe’ll find a way of making sure Christmas happens in Chester, come hellish lockdown or high water Chester’s Storyhouse...
Chester BID announces new board member to push city centre’s strategic direction
Read moreNew board member, Andy Farrall joins city to help businesses power through challenging Covid crisis Chester’s Business Improvement District...
Council supports commuters and visitors with half price Park and Ride
Read moreTo welcome back Park and Ride to Chester Zoo, all fares across the service will be half price from...
Chester’s Familiar Faces – John
Read moreIn this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
Chester’s Familiar Faces – Marion
Read moreIn this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition to visit The Grosvenor Museum this Christmas
Read moreFrom early November until the beginning of January 2021, Chester’s Grosvenor Museum is hosting a family friendly exhibition celebrating...
Brewhouse & Kitchen Christmas Menu!
Read moreRight now we know that booking and planning for meals, drinks and get-togethers is key to avoiding any disappointment....
Park in Chester all day for just £4.50!
Read moreLinenhall Car park has introduced parking tariffs including an ALL DAY rate of just £4.50! Up to 2hrs =...
Christmas to come early as Storyhouse announces: A Christmas Carol its “most joyous show ever”
Read moreA Christmas Carol opens early November to limited audience of 200 per show, increases run to cope with expected demand and help with its battle for...
Festive favourite The Snowman returns to Chester
Read moreChester Cathedral, and world-leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra, Carrot Productions, are delighted to announce that...
Chester Cathedral Features in Food and Drink Week
Read moreTo celebrate the inaugural Chester Food and Drink Week, Chester Cathedral will be hosting the Taste Cheshire Farmers Market...
Eat Out to Help Out continues into September!
Read moreSome of our beloved Chester Foodies are continuing deals throughout September! Atina Kitchen – 20% Veeno – 50% till...
Chester Cathedral Community Cross unveiled
Read moreAn installation titled the ‘Chester Cathedral Community Cross’ has been unveiled at Chester Cathedral earlier this week. The cross...
A Day For Mums at Chester Race Company Restaurants 1539 and The White Horse
Read moreA Day For Mums at Chester Race Company Restaurants 1539 and The White Horse Chester Race Company restaurants 1539...
Place for the Arts in Chester hits Bridge St.
Read moreA community led initiative in Chester is on a mission – to give the city centre a cultural boost...
West Cheshire commemorates Victory in Japan with a two minute’s silence
Read moreTo mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August Chester Town Hall will once again be lit...
Linenhall Car Park to Introduce New Parking System with 50% Discount Offer
Read moreChester Race Company’s Free Car Parking Offer at Chester Racecourse and Linenhall Car Parks is to end this Sunday...
Brave horses and a plum draw contribute to success at Chester Racecourse
Read morePraise of Shadows, sent off at 8/1, landed the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes readily by three-lengths as...
Races ‘behind closed doors’ named in tribute of those keeping Chester Together
Read moreChester Racecourse has named its inaugural Racing Behind Closed Doors fixture on Monday 10 August in tribute to some...
Bar Lounge is back!
Read moreJason, Jack and all the team at Bar Lounge are so excited to welcome you back! Opening back up...
Making Chester Safe and Playful, While Support the NHS
Read moreCH1ChesterBID is providing a family fun ‘Safari’, a story-trail, to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families...
Enjoying the summer Al fresco
Read moreChester City centre is getting ready for a continental feel in August by extending traffic free areas in Eastgate...
The cast for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s The Comedy of Errors has been unveiled.
Read moreThey are one of the only company of actors currently working in the UK. Rehearsing via zoom and then...
Grosvenor Museum reopens Tuesday 4th August!
Read moreThe Grosvenor Museum re opens Tuesday August 4th, with slots now available to book. Head over to take a...
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre set to return for August
Read moreGrosvenor Park Open Air Theatre set to return for August “we pushed the button on Thursday, started rehearsing Monday” ...
Treat Your Mask Like Underwear
Read moreFrom 24th July masks are compulsory in shops and supermarkets as well as on public transportation. Here are some...
Storyhouse offers one-off week of Films to see before you’re 12!
Read moreStoryhouse programmes a one-off week of films to see before you’re 12 to mark the beginning of the school...
CH1ChesterBID announce new board members
Read moreNew board members engaged to help city centre businesses thrive within the Covid climate CH1ChesterBID has announced five new...
Chester Health Store now online!
Read moreChester Health Store are now ONLINE! New products added daily and if you can’t see what you’re looking for,...
Indie Innovators Chef’s Table create Siu Tang and Pasta Parcel
Read moreThose clever creatives at Chef’s Table have spent some serious hours developing new menus and services. The main restaurant...
Storyhouse cinema experiences!
Read moreThis summer Storyhouse have socially distanced cinema experiences across the city centre. Moonlight Drive-In is a new open-air cinema...
The Scented Garden Retreat is ready to help you refresh and restore your body & mind
Read moreEstablished in 1995 The Scented Garden Holistic Retreat specialises in treating the body and mind naturally. Located in the...
Outside Dining
Read moreHere you can find a list of Alfresco Seating and Dining across the city centre. Please note we are...
Pheby Food Concepts Group Ltd. Are Bringing Crepes from Across the Pond with Crepe Delicious Deal
Read moreAfter many years of expanding business and associated brands, Pheby Food Concepts Group Ltd are excited to announce we...
CH1ChesterBID announces new chair
Read moreKatrina Kerr has taken on the chair role after being appointed to the board of directors in 2019 CH1ChesterBID...
Storyhouse announces Moonlight Flicks open air cinema will return this summer.
Read moreThe award-winning theatre, cinema and library has partnered with Chester Cathedral to screen films from the stunning backdrop of...
Deva Travel
Read moreYou can normally find the Deva Ladies of Deva Travel situated on Bridge St. Row. However for now their...
Ancient World Online and In-Store
Read moreThis store is a unique experience into the Ancient World Of Historical Art and real Antiquities, situated on Bridge...
Gasia – Online & In-Store
Read moreGasia, of Eastgate Row is now available online and in-store! Check their website for more information on what they...
Chalk Coffee Online & In-Store
Read moreChalk coffee of our beloved Watergate Street are now selling their retail products on their online shop! But don’t...
Chester Visitor Information Centre Shop
Read moreYour Local Chester Visitor Information Centre is now available Online! Along with their online shop, you can pop in...
Public Toilets open in Chester
Read moreToilets are now open across Chester city centre in these locations: Bus Interchange, George St, CH1 3EQ Storyhouse, Hunter...
Matthew O’Brien
Read moreShop this exclusive to Chester brand’s Ready to Wear Collection Online, or visit in store for a bespoke experience!...
Chester’s hospitality opens cautiously with a ‘fuss-free opening’
Read moreThe city’s hospitality businesses carefully welcome visitors to Chester with innovative safety measures Chester city centre restaurants, cafes, bars...
Shopmobility Services are open!
Read moreDial West Cheshire are pleased to announce the return of their Shopmobility services in Chester and Ellesmere Port. Open...
St Peter’s at The Cross: Pause-Breathe-Pray
Read moreSt Peter’s at the Cross is now open for personal prayer! Mon 2-4pm Tue-Fri 9.30-11.30am See all their support...
Lee Louise
Read moreLocally owned Chester favourite Lee Louise is now open from 10am till 4pm Mon-Sat. Closed on Sundays. Julie and...
Chester city centre shows its best side as shoppers make a stress-free return to the city
Read moreAs non-essential retail opened in the city centre this week, the team at CH1 Chester BID captured on film...
Chester Cathedral re-opens for private prayer and reflection
Read morePreparations are underway and measures are being put in place at Chester Cathedral so it can re-open its doors and...
Free Parking Available at Chester Race Company Car Parks until August
Read moreAs part of Government plans to further ease lockdown, non-essential shops and businesses within the city will be given...
CH1ChesterBID launches a 10-step plan to make sure a visit back to Chester’s city centre is enjoyable – as well as safe
Read moreWith non-essential retail set to open again next week, the team at CH1Chester BID has launched a 10-step advice...
10 Steps back into the city – how to make your visit to Chester as enjoyable as possible!
Read moreTravel in safely With quieter roads and the opportunity to stay outside, cycling is a brilliant option at the...
Breakout Chester
Read moreBreakout Chester on Bridge Street Row have teamed up with Escape Room Online to bring you an online multiplayer game...