A Year in Chester

• January

  The January Sales

  Chester is a brilliant place for shopping. The January sales are really popular and bargain-hunters fill the city.

• February

  Cheese Rolling Contest

  Chester and Cheshire, our region, is world-famous for cheese. In February there is a popular cheese rolling competition.

• March

  Sport

  In every month there are opportunities to play different sports or simply be a spectator.

• April

  Food & Drink Festival

  There are many great eating places in Chester and an interest in food from many different countries.

• May

  Chester Races

  Chester’s May race meeting is a big event and the race course is very near the school. There are race meetings from May to November every year.

• June

  Midsummer Watch Parade

  Everyone enjoys the colour and magic of this summer pageant through Chester’s streets.

• July

  Grosvenor Park Theatre

  Everyone enjoys being outdoors in the summer and there is always some open-air theatre.

• August

  Chester Literature Festival

  Many famous writers come to Chester during the annual Literature Festival.

• September

  Chester Fashion Festival

  Stepping out in style - Chester people love to dress up at any time of year.

• October

  Celebrating Halloween

  Ghost tours, pumpkins and witches are all part of the Halloween celebration on 31 October.

• November

  Chester Lantern Parade

  A procession of lanterns brings a warm glow to city centre streets in November.

• December

  A Magical Month!

  The great shopping, seasonal events and special Christmas attractions bring thousands of visitors to the City.

Images provided by the Chester Chronicle