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WELCOME to HERITAGEOPEN DAYS 2016

Heritage Open Days celebrates our architecture and cultureby allowing FREE access to interesting properties, many of

which are not normally open to the public, as well as free tours,events, and other activities. It is organised by a partnership of

Chester Civic Trust & Cheshire West and Chester Council,in association with other local societies. It would not bepossible without the help of many building owners and

local volunteers.

JOIN US!If you share our interest in the heritage & future development

of Chester we invite you to join Chester Civic Trust.Membership is open to everyone, whatever your interests& regardless of where you live. For details please visit our

website www.chestercivictrust.org.ukor write to the Membership Secretary,

Chester Civic Trust Office, Bishop Lloyd’s Palace,51-53 Watergate Row, Chester CH1 2LE

CHESTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2016On the reverse of this brochure you will find details

of Chester Heritage Festival events. These runfrom Saturday 3 - Sunday 11 September 2016

and includes many interesting activities for you to enjoy.

Unlike Heritage Open Days which is totallyfree, some of these events carry a charge -

and so are listed separately.Details are given beside the events

BUILDINGSOPEN TO VIEW

1. Bishop Lloyd’s Palace,51-53 Watergate RowTwo early C17th town housesreconstructed above medievalundercrofts. The western gable isdated 1615. There are ornateplaster ceilings and elaboratecarvings on the front gable. It isnow home to Chester Civic Trust.Take 27 will be demonstratingcomputer modelling of RomanChester from 12noon on Saturdayand Sunday.Fri 9 & Sat 10 10am to 4pm, Sun11th 10am - 3pm. No parking. Nowheelchair access. Refreshments.

2. Stanley Palace,Lower Watergate StreetTimber-framed house, datingfrom 1591. Interior has a longoak-beamed hall with a great oakstair leading to a gallery.Sat 10 - 10am to 4pm. At othertimes subject to occupation byother users. Ring the doorbell foradmission. No parking. Partialwheelchair access.

3. Watergate House,Lower Watergate StreetThis fine Grade II* listed buildingwas designed as a town house byThomas Harrison for his friendThomas Potts, Clerk of thePeace, in 1820.Sat 10 10am to 4pm. No parking.

4. Chester Health StoreBridge Street Row, EastThe current facade encases analtered C17th timber framedbuilding, galleried & open to aGeorgian roof. The over-rowchamber has remains of timberstudwork in the south wall.Commended by Chester CivicTrust 2015 for building renovation.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 9.30am to5.00pm, Sun 11 - 11am to 4pm.Free samples/tasting during openhours. Access to Row level.

5. St. Peter’s Church,The CrossLocated at the heart of the city.Founded in AD907, & rebuilt inthe 14th century with lateralterations by Thomas Harrisonand John Douglas. Interestinggalleries & fragment of medievalfresco.Thurs 8 to Fri 9 -10am to 3.30pm.Sat 10 10.30am to 2pm. NightChurch on Sat 9.30pm - 2.30am -Safe space, refreshments,prayer,music & discussion. Sun11 service at 10.30pm. Toilets.Wheelchair access. Quiet room.refreshments. Activities to includea children’s self guided trail.

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6. Castle Galleries,18 St. Michael’s RowAn in-situ section of black andwhite Roman mosaic flooring canbe seen in the basement, whichonce decorated part of Deva’slarge bathhouse complex.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 9am to5.30pm, Sun 11 - 11am to 5pm.Public visiting to look at theRoman remains please notify amember of staff. No wheelchairaccess, steep steps.

7. Spud-U-Like,39 Bridge StreetIn the basement are the remainsof an in-situ Roman hypocaustwhich heated part of the massiveLegionary bathhouse complex.Also a medieval rock-cut cellar.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 9am to 6pm,Sun 11 -10am to 5pm. Publicvisiting to look at Roman remainsplease notify a member of staff onentering premises. No wheelchairaccess.Refreshments.

8. Chester History andHeritage, St. Michael’sChurch, Bridge StreetMedieval church rebuilt 1849-1851 by James Harrison.Features include 15th centurycarved oak chancel ceiling,andVictorian stained glass.Sat 10 - 11am to 4pm. Familyand local history service. Currentlocal history exhibitions. No

parking. No wheelchair access.

9. Funky AardvarkBridge Street Row EastChester’s oldest purpose built artgallery. The Sherratt familyextended the original form in 1889to create the amazing two storyhigh upper room to house thebeautiful Art of the Victorian Eraand compliment their antique andart business. They also added thestunning mock Tudor frontageand detailed sign.Thurs 8 to Sun 11 -10am to 5pm,No disabled access.

10. Mad Hatters TearoomSt. Michael’s Rectory,Bridge Street RowListed Grade II* building (C1650),originally the rectory of St.Michael’s Church, has many 17thcentury features including a frontwall, galleried great hall, mouldedceilings.Perfect for lunch or tea.Thurs 8 & Fri 9 - 10am to 4.30pm,Sat 10 and Sun 11 - 11am to4.30pm. Access to row level,disabled WC on this level.Galleried hall only viewable usingstairs, no lift. Some of front wallvisible from row level.

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11. Sally’s Secret GardenThe Dutch Houses,Bridge St. Row WestA Grade II listed building erectedC1670 with timber framing andbrickwork dating from the C 17thOrnate Carolean ceiling, openfireplaces and exposed beams.Walled courtyard to rear.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 10.00am to5.30pm, Sun 11 -11am to 5pm.Refreshments available. Gardenseating area. Partial wheelchairaccess to ground floor only.Ramp access to Rows.

12. The Falcon,Grosvenor StreetBuilt in the C13th, purchased in1602 by Sir Richard Grosvenoras his town house, and in familyownership until the C20th. Thisbuilding once had a Row, whichwas enclosed in 1643. Clues toits existence are visible inside atthe first floor level. The Falconwas an inn from 1778 until 1878.Following repairs by JohnDouglas in 1879 it became atemperance cocoa house.Restored as a public house in the1980s.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 11am to11pm,Sun 11 - 12 noon to 10.30pm. Noparking. No wheelchair access.

13. Grosvenor Museum,27 Grosvenor StreetDesigned by Thomas M.Lockwood & opened in 1886 tohold the collections of ChesterArchaeological Society, CharlesKingsley, & the Chester Societyof Natural Science, Literatureand Art. Enjoy a free tour duringthe 130th birthday celebrations forthe Grosvenor Museum.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 10.30amto 5pm, Sun 11 - 1pm to 4pm.Special museum tours on Sat 12noon-12.45pm & 2-2.45pm alsoSunday 2pm to 2.45pm. Freedrop in - 15 spaces per tour.Limited disabled parkingwheelchair access to ground flooronly. Accessible toilet facilities.

14. Cheshire MilitaryMuseum, Chester CastleFree entry to the museum for theweekend. Discover what army lifewas like for Cheshire soldiersfrom 1689 to the present day.Sat 10 to Sun 11 - Museum open

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from 10am to 5pm. (Last entry4pm) Disabled access.

15. Brewery Tapat Gamul House,52 Lower Bridge StreetThis pub was once a latemedieval town house. It has aspectacular great hall, refrontedwith brick in the C18th. The greathall has a C17th plaster ceilingand a massive carved sandstonefireplace. King Charles I wasentertained here when he visitedthe besieged city in 1645.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 12 noon to11pm, Sun 11 - 12 noon to10.30pm. No wheelchair access -steep stairs. Food served until9.30pm, and 9pm on Sunday.

16. Oddfellows,20 Lower Bridge StreetBuilt in 1676, Oddfellows (thenBridge House), marked a radicaldeparture from the half timberedtradition characterised by theBear & Billet (built only 12 yearsearlier). Renovated & refurbishedin 2012, the building is now astylish & unusual boutique hotel,bar & restaurant, plus rearextension and spectacular walledgarden.Thurs 8 to Sun 11 - 12 noon to11pm. For info please visitwww.oddfellowschester.comWheelchair access from rear viaGrosvenor Place.

17. St. Mary’s - A CreativeSpace, St. Mary’s HillFormerly the church of St. Mary-on-the-Hill. Commissioned C1350,partly to serve the growing needsof the garrison at Chester Castle,and restored by the Victorians.Several notable monuments.Display of photos by ChesterHistory and Heritage. Centrestaffed by Heritage Volunteersof Chester DFAS who will behappy to talk about the Society’sactivities in Chester.Fri 9 - 10am to 4pm, Sat 1010am to 4pm. Full wheelchairaccess. No parking.

18. Cheshire Record Office,Duke StreetIn 1816 George Ormerod issuedthe first part of his ‘History ofCheshire’ - 200 years later thismajor work is still in use!Exhibition of original notes andpapers. Behind the scenes tour todiscover the history of the RecordOffice, short talk by conservator.Sat 10 - 11am to 3.30pm, pleasepre-book for timed tour & talk on01244 972559. Disabled accessfor exhibition. Toilets. No parking.

19. Bear and Billet,94 Lower Bridge StreetBuilt in 1664,the last majortimber-framed house to beconstructed in Chester. Ownedby the Earls of Shrewsbury (who

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controlled the Bridgegate) it wasa merchant house at the head ofthe port. It is now a popular pubtaking its name from the Earl’sheraldic device of a bear shackledto a stake (or billet)Thurs 8 - 12 noon to 11.30pm,Fri 9 and Sat 10 12 noon tomidnight. Sun 11 -12 noon to11pm. Limited wheelchair access(with one step) to the groundfloor.

20. Three Kings TeaRooms, Lower Bridge St.Grade II listed building was theproperty of the Earls ofShrewsbury & dates from the midC17th. A stairwell timber hasrecently been dated as early asthe C12th. Throughout thepremises the timber frames androof trusses are exposed withmany of the panels retainingoriginal wattle and daub.Thurs 8 to Sun 11 - 10amto 5pm. Tearooms menu containsa more detailed history of thebuilding. Partial disabled access.

21.Greek Orthodox Churchof St. Barbara the GreatMartyr, Overleigh Road.The Eastern Orthodox ChristianChurch serving Cheshire & NorthWales. Grade II listed. Recentlyinstalled Iconostasis & Altar.Many fine icons.Sat 10 - 11am to 4pm, Sun 11

2pm to 4pm.Wheelchair access,refreshments available.OverleighRoad off the A483 entrance nextto Blackwell’s stonemasons.

22. Off the Wall, Base ofRoman Curtain Wall12 St. John StreetBuilt for Post Office Telephonesin 1908 & incorporating a sectionof the base & plinth of the RomanFortress wall. A plaque explainsits significance. When theexchange transferred in 1950 tothe neo-Georgian buildingopposite the Amphitheatre anadditional floor was added toconvert the building to a coffeeshop/bar. Next door (over thefence) are the remains of theRoman SE Angle Tower.Refreshments available.Thurs 8 to Sun 11, from11am to 10.30pm. Wheelchairaccess suitable for most users.

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23. Wesley MethodistChurch, 8 St. John StreetBuilt in 1811 and designedby Thomas Harrison. Majoralterations in the 1920s and morerecently. Impressive stained glassand Binns organ. Active worshipand community centre with artexhibitions, installations andconcerts throughout the year.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 10am to 4pm.Wheelchair access. Toilets,coffee bar with fairtrade drinks,hot and cold snacks and cakes.Child friendly. Disabled parkingon street.

24. St. John the BaptistParish Church & ChapterHouse, Vicar’s LaneOne of the finest examples inEurope of the transition fromRomanesque to GothicArchitecture. Founded in AD689by Æthelred King of Mercia it isthe oldest Norman building in thecity. St. John’s was the CathedralCollegiate Church of the city from1075 until 1541. It has the largestcollection of Saxon/Viking crossesin the UK and a collection ofRandle Holme heraldic paintings.Open Thurs 8 to Sun 11, 10am to5pm. The Chapter House is openfrom10am to 12noon and in theafternoons, subject to staffing.Guided tours will be available.Wheelchair access & toilets.No parking.

25. Welsh PresbyterianChurch, St John StreetThis year is the 150th anniversaryof the church, designed by W & GAudsley of Liverpool, built in 1866of brick with an elaborate stonefront in a C13th French Gothicstyle. “Tracker” organ (1902) byAlexander Young, still in excellentworking condition. Either side ofthe organ are two stained glasswindows rescued from the WelshAnglican Church. In 1990 thebuilding was renovated and thegallery turned into a vestrycomprising a small theatre/meeting room and kitchen.Preview of bi-lingual display onhistory of church.Thurs 8 & Fri 9 10am to 2pm.Tea coffee & Welsh cake on sale.Side door & lift for disabledaccess.

26. Miss Selfridge,Roman Hypocaust,14 - 16 Northgate StreetAt the rear of the store is anin-situ Roman hypocaust,which may have been part of theheating system for the LegionaryCommander’s quarters.Thurs 8, Fri 9 & Sat 10 - 9.30amto 12 noon, then from 4pm to5pm. Public visiting the Romanremains please notify staff. Nowheelchair access.

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27. Chester Town HallNorthgate StreetAn imposing Victorian civicbuilding in the Gothic style whichdominates Chester’s main square.Designed by Lynn of Belfast, itwas inspired by the medievalCloth Hall at Ypres, Belgium.Thursday 8 - 10am to 4pm. Liftavailable. Wheel chair access viaintercom on Princess St. side ofbuilding. Main entrance on TownHall Square facing Cathedral.

28. Commercial Hotel,St. Peter’s ChurchyardOff Northgate StreetThis early C19th inn by ThomasHarrison won a Civic Trust awardfor its recent refurbishment. Enjoylunch in an historic setting.

Thurs 8 to Saturday 12 noon to2am, Sunday 11 - 12 noon tomidnight. Disabled access atrear via Goss Street.

29. The Blue Bell,Northgate StreetGrade 1 listed originally twohouses built sometime between1250 & 1400, joined together inthe C.18th - possibly the oldestsurviving medieval house inChester - granted a licence toserve ale in 1494, now arestaurant. Timber framed, withbraced king-post roof, on asandstone plinth. At ground levelis an arcade open to the streetwith a separate chamber erectedin 1684 ‘without consent’ for abarber’s shop, & also used as astage-coach ticket office C.18th.Thurs 8 to Sun 11th 12 noon to11pm. Visitors welcome, pleasemake staff aware you have cometo tour building.

30. Chester Cathedral,Abbey SquareChester Cathedral has a historyspanning almost two thousandyears. See our medieval QuireStalls , C.13th Refectory,Consistory Court, the shrine ofSt Werburgh & the Chester Imp.Don’t miss the scale model ofthe building under constructionentirely from Lego bricks in theSouth Transept.Free ground floortours with an expert guide on

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Sat at 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm.Also Free Falconry Family FunDays Sat & Sun plus sack races,face painting & a bouncy castle.Bell ringing in the AddleshawTower on Sat between 10.30am-12 & 1-2.30pm. Learn more onbell ringing and hear a short talkon the history of bell ringing.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 9am to 5pm.Sun 11 - pm to 3pm. Lunches inthe Refectory. Cathedral GiftShop. Enter via the Visitors’entrance on St.Werburgh Street,opposite the Town Hall.Furtherdetails available onwww.chestercathedral.com orwww.chestercathedral.com/falconry-nature-gardens

31. King Charles Tower,City WallsDiscover this medieval tower,once used as a meeting place forthe Chester Guilds. Stand whereKing Charles I was said to havewatched the skirmishes at theBattle of Rowton Moor.Sat 10 & Sunday 11 - 10am to

4pm. No parking, no disabledaccess.

32. Water Tower andBonewaldesthorne’sTowerJohn de Helpston built the WaterTower for £100, between 1322and 1325 as a defence on theDee at Chester. The originalcontract between him and the citysays Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower(turrus de Benewaldestham),through which the Water Tower isreached, was already in existence.The original Anglo Saxon Towerwas made of timber, and the laterstone tower dates to the C13th.Steep steps in building. Explorethis unique building and the new‘Sick to Death’ history of medicineexhibit housed within it. Tour alsoincludes a talk on the diseases &cures brought to Chester viatrade links.Sat 10 - Evening opening 6.30pm-8.30pm. No parking, no disabledaccess, no toilets. Booking viaemail info@bigheritage.co.ukplaces are limited.

33. Telford’s Warehouse,Canal WharfSubstantial brick warehouse builtin the 1790s and attributed to thefamous engineer Thomas Telford.Restored in the 1980s now usedas a bar, restaurant and music/arts venue. Superb views acrossChester’s former canal port.Constructed partly over the canal

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to assist with loading & unloadingof boats on the water.Thurs 8 to Sun 11 - 12 noon to6pm (open all day). Bar andrestaurant open midday until late.An entrance fee is charged laterin the evening for musical events.No wheelchair access.

34. University of ChesterChapelThe chapel was built between1844 and 1847. The decorativestonework, carved interiorwoodwork, the organ case andsome of the stained glass wereproduced by the students.An explanatory leaflet is alsoavailable in the chapel. Therewill also be maps of the campus.Thurs 8 to Sun 11 - 11amto 4pm. Disabled access.

35. Chester BluecoatPrimary School,Walpole Rd.Modern timber framed primaryschool, newly designed & built.Fri 9 - open 9.30am to 11.30am.Small group tours by staff &children whilst school is in session.Tours start at 9.30m & 10.30am,lasting about 45 minutes, with timefor questions and refreshments.Visitors need to book in advance,sign in and be supervised duringtheir visit. Disabled access,toilets & lift. Off Parkgate Rd.near the University.To book ring01244 981098.

36. Queen’s SchoolCity Walls RoadIndependent day school for girlsest. 1878, built on the site of theold city jail. Exterior richly detailedin the vernacular revival style,with mullioned windows, shapedchimneys and an ornate steepledbelfry. Visit inside the originalschool building, not usually opento the public.Sat 10 - 10.30am to 1.30pm.Wheelchair access and toilets.No parking.

37. St. Oswald’s Church,Backford (CH2 4BE)Grade II* listed dating from C13thwith restorations. Contains areredos by John Douglas.Sat 10 - 10am to 4pm. Disabledaccess & toilets. Drive north outof Chester on A41 turn right intoChurch Lane at sign for BackfordVillage.

38. St. Werburgh RomanCatholic Church,Grosvenor Park RoadCompleted in 1875. This citycentre church is a fine exampleby Edmund Kirby in the style ofC13th early English architecture.The church was refurbished in2002. Stained glass windows.Acclaimed 3 manual Binns/Sixsmith organ installed in 2004.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 10am to 4pm,Sun 11 - 8.30am to 7pm. Mass

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at 9am, 10.45am, 6pm.Wheelchair access. Parkingnear church or in city centre.

39. Christ Church,Gloucester Street,NewtownCompleted in1900, by localarchitect John Douglas in Artsand Crafts style with ‘OxfordMovement’ interior, Kempewindows, a Brindley and Fosterorgan, and fascinating furnitureand artefacts.Thurs 8, Fri 9 and Sat 10 -10amto 4pm. Sun 11 -12.30pm to6.30pm. One low step on entry,otherwise level. Car parkingnearby at Brook Street car park.(Free after 3pm).

40. Farndon Parish ChurchChurch Lane, FarndonRebuilt in 1658, the churchfeatures a Civil War window thatdetails types of weapons andclothing used by the Cheshiregentry in the service of theRoyalist cause.Thurs 8 to Sun 11 - 10am to 4pm. Full wheelchair access & toilets.Light refreshments on Saturday.Public parking in centre of villageand at nearby Memorial Hall.From Chester, turn left in villagecentre then first right to Church.

41. Stretton Watermill,Near FarndonHistoric working watermill sitedating from1351. The presentbuilding dates from 1630, withalterations in 1770 and 1819.A rare survival of a rural mill withoriginal machinery still in use.Milling process is demonstratedwith two waterwheels, sluices,hoist & sifter. Free guided toursin the afternoons to see theancient machinery.Sat 10 and Sun 11 - 1pmto 5pm. Last tour 4.30pm. Tenmiles south of Chester, off A534between Farndon and Broxtonroundabout. Wheelchair access.Small shop & exhibition. Parking,toilets, refreshments, picnic area.

42. Walk Mill, WavertonA working flour mill, Walk Millwas mentioned in the DomesdayBook, but was demolished in1965. Recently rebuilt it is nowopen to the public. The mill hasa cafe and shop with products

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baked on the premises usingstone ground flour made fromwheat grown in fields around themill. The mill is powered by theRiver Gowy. Closed mondays.Thurs 8 to Fri 9 -10am to 4pm,and Sat 10 & Sun 11 - 10am to5pm. Take the A41 WhitchurchRoad out of Chester. After 2miles turn left, following the brownsigns for Walk Mill. The Mill is onthe right down Walk Mill Laneafter a further 2 miles. Accessibleparking & wheelchair access tobuilding. Toilet facilities.

43. St. Andrew’s Church,Church Street, TarvinGrade I listed C14th parishchurch, of particular interest:C14th oak screen, C14th roof tosouth aisle and C17th roof tonave, rebuilt following the CivilWar. Victorian stained glass byKempe and Bryans. Modernstained glass in west window.History exhibition with remainsof Saxon cross.Sat 10 - 10am to 4pm. In centreof village. Grade II listed ParishTearoom with local art exhibition,once the C17th Tarvin GrammarSchool. Simple refreshments,church guide booklets and trailleaflets are available. Wheelchairaccess. On street parking.

44. St. Edith’s Church,Shocklach, MalpasThis tiny parish church is just inCheshire. Continuing worshipand welcome assured at thistreasured church dedicated to St.Edith. Interesting doorway (earlyC12th) and an C18th ceiling.Also a statue of a horse and rider,probably Viking.Sat 10 - 10am to 4pm. Visitorswelcome to use picnic area in thegrounds. Toilets. Partialwheelchair access. Parkingavailable. North of ShocklachVillage on west side of road.

45. Weaver Hall MuseumNorthwichMuseum displays explore thesite’s workhouse history alsolocal history & archaeology.Visitors can see the Board ofGuardians meeting room, whichis not always open to the public.No booking required.Sat 10 - 11-5pm. Fully accessible,lift to first floor, free parking, smallshop, tea and coffee available.London Road, follow brown signsfrom A556 or Northwich Town.

46. Lion Salt WorksThe Lion Salt Works hasundergone an astonishingrestoration funded by the HeritageLottery, and is delighted to betelling the stories of brine saltproduction, the people who

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worked in the area and the impactof salt on Northwich. As part ofNorthwich Heritage Week, we areoffering free admission as well as‘taster tours’ at regular intervalsthroughout Saturday to entice youback for the events, tours andactivities which take placethroughout the year. Bookingrecommended for larger groups.Sat 10 - 10.30-5pm. Taster Toursfrom 12pm. 20 people per tour.Parking & wheelchair access allareas. Accessible toilets,refreshments, please book forgroup lunches. Gift shop, picnic &play area & butterfly garden. Ring01606275040 or further details onwww.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk

47. St. Cuthbert by theForest, MouldsworthCH3 8AJDesigned by F.X. Velarde thisrural church was built in the1950’s. The campanile is a locallandmark and a characteristicdesign of the Liverpool basedarchitect, as are the stone ‘Angel’

mullions inside and out, theinterior is in the Arts & Craftsstyle. Recently listed Grade II.Thurs 8 to Sat 10 - 10am to 4pm.Partial wheelchair access.

48. St . Peter’s Church,Plemstall, Mickle TraffordThere has been a church on thissite since 700AD. Some parts ofthe present church date from1200. Substantial rebuilding inthe C15th and in the reign ofHenry VII (1485-1509). Someinteresting carvings made byReverend Toogood in 1907.Sat 10 - 10am to 3pm. Disabledaccess, parking and toiletfacilities.Take A56 through MickleTrafford. Church signposted onright. Follow lane to the end.

49. Neston ChurchHigh St, NestonRebuilt in the gothic revival stylebetween 1874 and 1875 on thesite of a C12th Norman church.A worship site from much earliertimes is indicated by the remainsof grave marker crosses, datingfrom 930AD. Arts & Craft displayand display of ‘EcclesiasticalRobes’. Guided tours of thechurch available on request.Thurs 8 - Sat 10 -10am to3.30pm, Sun 12 noon - 3.30pm.12 people per tour.Refreshmentsavailable. Disabled access.

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50. St Helen’s Church,NorthwichThe oldest building in Northwichlisted grade 1. The fabric datesback 650 yrs. Between 1450-1520 the height of both church &tower were increased and a newapsidal chancel was constructed.Magnificent oak panelled roofwith carved & gilded bosses. Alsonewly discovered 500 yr oldEaster carving. St Helen’s hasexcellent C.19th & 20th stainedglass including work by Kempe,Wailes & Gibbs.Fri 9 2pm to 8pm, Sat 10 9am to11.30am & 3pm to 5pm, Sun 119.30am only Morning service, allwelcome. Volunteers on handwith information. Disabled accessto Church, toilets available butnot fully accessible.

51. Northwich LibraryGrade II listed the library wasdonated to the town by Sir JohnBrunner, former MP for Northwichin the late 1800s & early 1900s.Current building dates to 1909. Itonce housed the town’s saltmuseum. There is a specialdisplay of original photos & bookson the salt heritage of the town.Fri 9 9am - 7pm, Sat 10 9am -1pm. Activities each day. Fordetails of guided tours ring 0160644221.Parking in town car parks& wheelchair access all areas.

52. The Plaza Cinema,NorthwichA rare chance to see inside thislisted neoclassical style cinema/bingo hall. Built in 1928 it closedas a cinema in the 1960s andbecame a bingo hall. The Plazafinally closed its doors in 2011.Visitors are restricted to foyer andbar area but there is a fine view ofthe ornate auditorium and stage.There will be a small art exhibitionwith works for sale. Alsodemonstrations of encaustic art(hot wax painting) - you may evenwant to have a go yourself.Sat 10 & Sun 11 11am-4pm bothdays. Refreshments available.Steps to front entrance butassistance can be provided forwheelchairs. No booking required.

53.Winsford Church TrailThere are three trails that cantake you to explore thesedelightful churches, St ChadsChurch Over CW7 4DA, UnitedReforned Church CW7 1JE, St.John the Evangelist Church, CW72LY, and Christ Church Wharton

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CW7 3DR. A road route, a streetwalk and across country with alittle street connecting.Sat 10 - 10am-3pm .A map withroute & details of access(including disabled access) to thechurches & cemeteries isavailable from Winsford Library,High St. Winsford CW7 2AS(open 9-1pm on Sat)

54. Frodsham - VariousThe Bear’s Paw Hotel,Main Street, WA6 7AFGrade II listed building dated1632. It displays the coat of armsof Earl Rivers of the Savagefamily – the Lord of the Manor ofFrodsham. A panel of wattle anddaub survives internally. Formerlya coaching inn and posting house.In 1903-4 stone mullion windowswere reinstated by Douglas andMinshull.Thurs 8 to Sat 10, 11am to lateevening, Sun 11 noon to 11pm.Disabled access. Food & drinkavailable. Dog friendly. Furtherheritage details from the bar staff.

Queen’s Head Hotel, MainStreet, Frodsham WA6 7ARBuilt C1580 and grade II listed.Frodsham’s oldest coaching innwas given a new façade in theearly C 19th . There are mouldedoak beams in the bar. Theattached coach-house to the rightof the rear-yard has an upperstorey which is said to have beenthe meeting-place of the manorialcourt before it became a QuakerMeeting House in 1813. Thestable to the left of the yard isgrade II listed.Thurs 8 to Sun 11, 10.30am tolate evening. Disabled access torear. Dog friendly. Food & drinkavailable. Further heritage detailsfrom bar staff.

Old Hall Hotel andTide-stones, Main Street,Frodsham, WA6 7ABGrade II listed building, probablypre -C 17th. Two oak-framedcottages were transformed into‘Ty Gwyn’ (White House) in theearly 19th century. Became a hotelin the C 20th and greatly extended.Wattle & daub in the dining roommarks the back wall of thecottages.The garden goes downto the Marshes where two listedTide-stones mark high waterpoints in 1802 and 1862.Thurs 8 to Sun 11, 9am to lateevening. Disabled access to hotel.Food & drink available. Further

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details from main reception.

Castle Park Arts Centre,Off Fountain Lane,Frodsham WA6 6SEThe Arts Centre occupies therefurbished Victorian coach houseand stables of the former CastlePark estate. Free entrance tothree exhibition rooms seewww.castleparkarts.co.uk fordetails.Thurs 8 to Sun 11 - 10amto 4pm. Disabled access. Café.Toilets.

Church of St Laurence,Church Road, OvertonGrade I listed sandstone buildingof Norman origin, Perpendicularand late medieval features.Victorian restoration raised theheight of the nave roof andaltered the interior. Restorationwork, supported by the HeritageLottery Fund, was completed inearly 2015.Thurs 8 & Fri 9 9.30am to 5pm.On Sat 10 10am to noon & 3pm to5pm. Please note the church &

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grounds will be closed for awedding from noon-3pm on Sat10th. Sun 11th 12noon to 3pm &3-4pm. Guided tours may bebooked from Friday 9th - Leafletsfor a short self guided walkaround historic Overton will beavailable from the Ring O’Bells onSat 10 between noon and 3pm.Sun 11 noon to 3pm guided tourson demand. Musical Finale withafternoon tea - tickets for theFriday tours and Sunday teabookable fromfrodshamevents@gmail.com. Fordetails of church servicesseewww.stlaurencefrodsham.org/Disabled access and toilets.

Ring O’Bells Inn, oppositethe Church, FrodshamGrade II listed building, probablyC17th. It retains some smallrooms typical of a true ‘publichouse’, low ceilings & alteredinglenook. Bar has original timberframing & wattle and daub.Thurs 8 to Sun 11, 10am to lateevening. Disabled access. Food& drink available. Dog Friendly.

Further details from bar staff.Opposite Church.

55.St, Mary’s Church ofEngland Parish Church,Cinderhill, Whitegate,CheshireA beautiful parish church in a ruralsetting.Sat 10 - 10am-4pm. Church openand refreshments available.Toilets.

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CHESTER ON FOOT(Entries in italics are public houses)OPEN EVERY DAY (*Times Vary)

5.St. Peter’s Church(T,F10-3.30,Sat 10.30-3.30)

6.Castle Galleries (Thur-Sat 9-5.30, Sun11-3.30)

7.Spud-U-Like (9-6, Sun 10-5)9.Funky Aardvark (Tues - Sun 10-5pm)10.MadHattersTearoom(T,F10-4.30,S&S 11-4.30)

11.Sally’s SecretGarden(T-S 9.30-5.30,Sun 11-5)

12.The Falcon (T-Sat11-11, Sun 12-10.30)*

13.Grosvenor Museum (T-Sat 10.30-5,Sun1-4)

15.Brewery Tap /Gamul House (12-11)*16. Oddfellows (Thurs - Sun 12-11)*19.Bear & Billet (12-11)*20.Three Kings Tearoom (Thurs-Sun10-5)21.St Barbaras (Sat 11-4,Sun 2-4)22.Off The Wall (Thurs-Sun 11-10.30)24.St.John the Baptist (Thurs - Sun10-5)28. The Commercial (12- midnight)30.Chester Cathedral (T-S 9-5,Sun1-3)*33.Telford’s Warehouse (12-6)34.Uni of Chester Chapel (11-4)38.St .Werburgh’s Church(T-S10-4, Sun 8.30-7)

39. Christ Church (10-4,Sun 12.30-6.30)

Selected Days Only(Check times & dates in directory)1.Bishop Lloyd’s Palace (Fri,Sat & Sun)2.Stanley Palace (Sat only)3.Watergate House (Sat only)8.Chester Hist & Heritage (Sat only)14.Chesh.Military Mus (Sat & Sun)16.Oddfellows(12-11 Thurs-Sun)17.St Mary’s Centre (Fri & Sat only)18.Cheshire Record Office (Sat only)23.Wesley Church (Thurs,Fri & Sat)26.Miss Selfridge (Thurs,Fri & Sat)27.The Town Hall (Thurs only)31.King Charles Tower (Sat & Sun only)32.The Water Tower (Sat only)35. Chester Bluecoat PS (Friday only)36.The Queen’s School (Sat only)

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Heritage Open Days at a Glance Thurs Fri Sat SunBUILDINGS 8 9 10 11

1. Bishop Lloyd’s Palace

2. Stanley Palace

3. Watergate House

4. Chester Health Store

5. St Peters Church at the Cross

6. Castle Galleries, St Michael’s Row

7. Spud U Like Roman Hypocaust

8. Chester History & Heritage

9. CC, Viyella

10. Mad Hatters Tea Room

11. Sally’s Secret Garden, Dutch Houses

12. The Falcon

13. Grosvenor Museum

14. Cheshire Military Museum

15. Brewery Tap at Gamul House

16. Oddfellows

17. St Mary’s Centre - A Creative Space

18. Cheshire Record Office

19. Bear & Billet, Lower Bridge Street

20. Three Kings Tearooms

21. St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church

22. Off the Wall (Base of Curtain Wall)

23. Wesley Methodist Church

24. St John the Baptist Church

25. Welsh Presbyterian Church

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27. Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street

28. Commercial Hotel, Northgate Street

29. The Blue Bell, Northgate Street

30. Cathedral

31. King Charles Tower

32. Water Tower

33. Telford’s Warehouse

34. University of Chester Chapel

35. Chester Bluecoat CE Primary School

36. The Queen’s School, Chester

37. St Oswald’s Church, Backford

38. St Werburgh RC Church

39. Christ Church, Newtown

40. Farndon Parish Church

41. Stretton Watermill, Nr Farndon

42. Walk Mill, Waverton

43. St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Tarvin

44. St. Edith’s Church, Shocklach

45. Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich

46. Lion Saltworks, Marston

47. St. Cuthbert by the Forest, Mouldsworth

48. St. Peter’s Parish Church, Plemstall

49. Neston Parish Church, Neston

50. St Helen’s Church, Northwich

51. Northwich Library

52. The Plaza, Northwich

53. Winsford Church Trail

54. Frodsham (Various)

Heritage Open Days at a Glance Thurs Fri Sat SunBUILDINGS 8 9 10 11

07587 189776, or emailceris@wildarea.org. For GrangeFarm ring Huw Rowlands onmobile 07950 963526, or emailhuw.rowlands145@btinternet.comNo disabled access. Free parking& toilets at the Grange Farmwhere all tours begin. Wearsuitable footwear & clothing forwalking over fields.The nearbyShrewsbury Arms will be offeringguided tours of old framed mapsand prints of the area on Thurs &Fri at 12.30pm, Sat & Sun at5.30pm & will last approx onehour.The pub is open all day from11am,and from 12pm on Sunday.For Farm & Mill Tours pleasemeet at the Grange Farm, 4 milesnorth east of Chester on theopposite side of the A56 betweenBeesley & Fildes & MeadowFishery. Look for the Red PollBeef signs. Sat Nav use CH24JR.

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THURSDAY 8A. Mickle TraffordWatermill & the GrangeStewardship Farm Tour(CH2 4JR)Mickle Trafford Water Mill datesfrom 1768 & was built at thebehest of the Earl of Shrewsbury.Written evidence exists of millinghaving taken place here since1303. The building is Grade IIlisted & not currently open to thepublic. Following riverimprovement works it now standsaside rather than astride the RiverGowy. “Trafford Mill” is now partof a newly formed buildingpreservation trust. The tourencompasses the Mill & itsenvirons & community kitchengarden. Enjoy an ‘amoosing’ tourof the Grange Farm, home of theRowlands rare breed Red Pollcattle and the former ‘Tyre Farm’where much refurbishment hastaken place to the original buildingdating from 1790.Guided tours of the Mill are onThurs 8 & Fri 9 starting at 10am,Sat 10 & Sun 11 tour starts at3pm & will last approx. 90 mins.Guided Tours of Grange Farm areon Thurs 8 & Fri 9 start at2.30pm, and Sun 11 at 12.30pm& will last approx 2 hours. Placeslimited for safety reasons.Booking essential. For TraffordMill booking ring Ceris Timms on

EVENTS -Tours ,Talks & ActivitiesBOOKING OPENS MONDAY 8 AUGUST 2016.Booking essential for all events.Where entries contain specific phone numbers forbooking please use them to reserve places.To book all other events ring 01244 972210Monday to Friday - 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.Children MUST be accompanied by adults.

The Guild of Chester Tour Guides generously supportHeritage Open Days by providing free tours.

B. Riverside Museum,University of ChesterThe Riverside Museum houses aselection of curiosities from theworld of medicine including anoriginal letter from FlorenceNightingale. This will also be anopportunity to see the First WorldWar: Returning Home exhibition,focusing on the effects of the waron health & social care, includingmedical advances, home & rurallife and the role of volunteers.Thurs 8 and Saturday 10 - 1pm to4pm. No need to book, lookaround & volunteers will help withany queries. Disabled access canbe arranged, ring Roger Whiteleyon 01244 511619. Public accessis via the Castle Drive entrance ofthe Riverside building . Ask atreception & wait to be shown tothe Museum. Cafe open for lightrefreshments on Thursday.Nearest parking Little Roodee(pay car park).

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C. Chester RacecourseWalking TourThe first official records of horseracing taking place at Chesterdate back to the early 16thcentury, making this the country’soldest racecourse. Over thecenturies it has evolved, andcontinues to excite with its variedprogramme of events andactivities.Thurs 8 at 2pm. Tour and talk ledby Chris Clayton between 90&120 minutes. He explains thehistory of the racecourse sitesince Roman times up to recentprojects including the grandstandextensions and 1539 restaurant,& new Parade Ring projects. Alsothe Old Port site plus new stables& railway arches with associateddevelopments and the riversidepath. Assemble at the Holiday InnExpress Hotel on New CraneStreet, CH1 2LY, to start the tour.Parking at the hotel, & toilets areavailable on the tour. Steep stepsto the City Walls tour so notsuitable for the disabled, or thosewith walking difficulties. Bookingessential, 35 places.

D. The Pied Bull,57 Northgate StreetThe Pied Bull is Chester’s oldestcoaching inn. The building datesback to the C.11th when it wasthe official residence of theRecorder of Chester. Has had acontinuous licence since 1533.Back then it was called BullsMansion. This was later changedto the Pied Bull, which means ablack & white bull. Interiorcrammed with original featuressuch as Jacobean panelling andwall beams that were removedfrom ships up to 700 years ago.Thurs 8 at 4.00pm on site-brewery tour. Ten places. Rampcan be placed at side entrance toPied Bull for disabled access.Booking essential

FRIDAY 9E. Poulton Research ProjectThis is a community excavationwhich has revealed evidence ofcontinuous activity over the past12000 years. Of specialsignificance is an Iron Agesettlement. Roman field systemsand individual remains & thefoundations of a medieval Chapeland associated graveyard.Fri 9 - Tour at 12noon finishes at2.30pm. Visitors meet in theMilking Parlour for a talk on theproject & tour of the excavations.Site situated 3/4 of a mile fromthe Milking Parlour and visitors

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are advised to wear sturdyfootwear as ground uneven. Nodisabled access. Type CH49EQinto sat nav which will take you tothe Straight Mile - further signagewill be on display. Toilets on site.Booking essential (Max 20people) Ring 01244 972210.

F. Walking Tour ofChester’s Northgate AreaSteve Kirkham of The Guild ofChester Tour Guides will lead youon a walk around Chester’sNorthgate Area during which youwill discover the sometimes torridhistory of sites past and presentsuch as the Northgate Gaol, theBridge of Sighs, Little Ease, TheHouse of Correction, The KingCharles Tower and more.Friday 9 - Tour starts 1.30pm.Tour lasts 60-90 minutes. 25spaces on tour. Book in advance.Meet at the Town Hall Visitor InfoCentre on Northgate Street. Nodisabled access - many steps.

G. Bridgegate House,5 Bridge Place,Lower Bridge StreetA fine Georgian house and keyhistoric building, now the officesof award winning conservationarchitects, Donald InsallAssociates. Contains a very finestaircase. Take a guided tour ofthe building with a small exhibitionof Donald Insall Associatesprojects.

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more about the future project.Sat 10 & Sun 11- 1-4pm siteopening, also on both days 1pm -3pm a guided walk. Partialdisabled access, due to unevenground. Parking for guided walkon Civic Way Car park off LewinStreet, CW10 9AS. Meet at frontof Victoria Building for 1pm startof walk. Parking for site tour is onMiddlewich Community ChurchCar Park, Brooks Lane, CW10OJG. Follow signs to site.Bookingrequired for guided walk ring01606 833434.

J. Albion Inn, Albion StreetBuilt in the late C19 century, TheAlbion is Chester’s last unspoiltVictorian public house dedicatedto the Great War. Many items ofmemorabilia are housed in the barincluding a 1928 Pianola Steck,which can be played on request.The Albion is a short walk fromthe Drill Hall, built by JamesHarrison in 1868. Building wasconverted to flats in 1983, youcan view the Grade II listedfacade which has been retained.

Sat 10 - Tours at 3pm and4.30pm. Tours conducted byMike Mercer, the oldest servinglicensee in Chester. 10 places oneach tour. Booking essential. Noparking, no disabled access.

K. Walking Tour of ChesterMargaret Osborn of The Guild ofChester Tour Guides takes us ona tour taking in 2000 Years ofhistory. Hear the stories behindthose landmarks & discover newhidden gemsSat 10 - Tour starts 10.30am fromthe Town Hall VIC.2 5 places pertour. Booking essential.Accessible for all.

L. Chester Railway StationGuided tour and updates on thishistoric station, where thefoundation stone was laid on 1stAugust 1847. Tour will include afascinating historic timelinestretching from its original builderThomas Brassey up to thepresent day, with the massiveinvestments that have beenrequired to make it a keytransport interchange for Chesterand surrounding areas.Sat 10 Tour at 2pm. Bookingessential. 30 places. Tour by JohnWhittingham. Full disabled accessto platforms. Assemble on theconcourse at front of station.

Fri 9 - Tours at 10am and 3pm.Booking essential on 01244350063 in office hours Mon to Fri.No disabled access to the upperfloors. Toilets.

SATURDAY 10Poulton Research ProjectRepeat of entry E.(see details for E)

H. Northwich Town CentreConservation Area TourThis one hour town centre tourwill provide information onnational & locally listed buildings.Sat 10 - 11am & 2pm Meet atWaitrose car park for a 40 minutetour of the town. 20 places pertour. Bookings for disabilityscooters are available fromVRDS at Northwich TIC on 01606888400.Booking essential ring01606 833434.

I. Mugatroyd’s BrinePumps, MiddlewichA special tour of Middlewichtelling the story of salt makingfrom the Iron Age to present day.Walking from the town centre tothe Trent & Mersey Canal & theMurgatroyd’s Brine Pump site.Learn about salt-working history &the transport network that keeps itgoing. You will see the BrinePumps restoration project &volunteers & members ofMiddlewich Heritage Trust willshow you around the site, and tell

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M. Tarvin Village HistoricalWalking TourGuided tour by Tarvin LocalHistory Group of the historiccentre of Tarvin township. Itshistory begins in Roman timesand the centre contains animposing Parish Church, half-timbered cottages and fineGeorgian buildings.Sat 10 - Tour starts at 1.30pmand finishes outside St. Andrew’sChurch in the centre of the village.No booking required. Nowheelchair access. Toilets inparish room adjacent.

N. Northgate HouseUpper Northgate StreetNorthgate House, Grade II listedprivate residence was built inthree separate eras. Erected inthe 1730s the original buildingwas used as stables by the FireDept. Other trades taking placeat the time were coffin makingand ink production. The TollHouse was built C1815, alongwith the present North Gate, afterthe House of Correction and theprevious North Gate weredemolished. The Toll House andthe original building were linkedby the third building in the lateC19th. This part of the buildinghoused a school from 1916 to1957.Sat 10 - Tours at 11am and 2pm.Six people max on each tour due

A. Mickle Trafford Watermill

A The Grange Farm Tour

B. Riverside Museum, Uni. of Chester

C. Chester Racecourse Tour

D. The Pied Bull, Northgate Street

E. Poulton Research Project

F. Walking Tour of Northgate Area

G Bridgegate House

H. Northwich Town Centre Conservation Area Tour

I. Murgatroyd’s Brine Pumps, Middlewich

J. The Albion Inn, Albion Street

K. Walking Tour of Chester

L. Chester Railway Station Tour

M. Tarvin Village Walking Tour

N. Northgate House, Upper Northgate Street

O. No 8 White Friars

P. Walking Tour of Chester

Q. Upton by Chester Walking Tour

Heritage Open Days at a Glance Thurs Fri Sat SunEVENTS 8 9 10 11

to buildings’ small size. Bookingis essential. No parking. Nodisabled access.

O. 8 White FriarsGrade II listed private residencebuilt C16th, of timber framedconstruction, thought to havebeen owned by RichardHarrison, a brewer, Alderman& Sheriff of Chester (1661-2)and Mayor (1667-8). Hisportrait hangs in the LordMayor’s Parlour at the TownHall. The Georgian facade wassimilar to No 1 - with aprojecting first floor. Manyoriginal Jacobean featuresremain,wattle & daub infilling,oak trusses, and what isbelieved to be the oldest bricksmoke hood in the city. Animportant feature of the buildingis the heraldic over-mantel,displaying the arms of theWorshipful Company ofBrewers, a London Liverycompany. Also featured is thedrawing room panelling.Sat 10 & Sun 11 - Tours 11am

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and 2pm booking essential. 10people maximum per tour. Noparking, no disabled access.

SUNDAY 11P. Walking Tour of ChesterLyn Hand of The Guild of ChesterTour Guides gives an Introductorywalking tour of Chester’s 2000 yearsof history. Discover things you neverknew about Chesters hidden gems.Sun 11 - Tour starts 10.30am lasts60-90 minutes. Leaves from theTown Hall VIC on NorthgateStreet.25 places per tour. Bookingessential. Accessible for all.

Q. Upton by ChesterHistorical Walking TourVillage Hall, Heath RoadTour by Upton Local History Grouparound some old partsof the northern half of the village -Upton Heath and Upton Cross.Mainly Victorian but pointing outfeatures from earlier and later times.Sun 11 at 2.00pm. Tour startsand finishes at Upton VillageHall open 2 to 5pm. Parking, & teaavailable (CH2 1HX).Booking essential - ring BarbaraSmith on 01244 383742. (12 peoplemax) Hall has disabled access andtoilets,Walk is over uneven ground.

Mugatroyd’s Brine PumpsMiddlewichRepeat of entry I. All contact detailsand timings the same.

Revealing Cheshire’s Past Exhibition,Chester LibraryDisplay at Chester Library featuring an introduction to the Archaeologyof Cheshire, accompanied by factsheets. Exhibition runs throughout theFestival. Sat 3 to Sunday 11 9-5pm.

In Good Humour: Disease, Doctors & Dying in theRoman World.9 July - 6 November 2016 Exhibition Gallery One, Grosvenor Museum.Explore the fascinating world of Roman medicine using the most up todate scientific methods. Sponsored by the Wellcome Institute & workingwith local experts Big Heritage.Mon - Sat 10.30-5pm, Sunday 1-4pm

Minted: Making Money and Meaning23 July - 16 October 2016 Exhibition Gallery Two, Grosvenor Museum.The museum has an amazing Money collection, with coins, tokens,jettons & paper money. This exhibition looks at how money was madeand used by those who created it, and what it meant to the people whoowned it.Mon - Sat 10.30-5pm, Sunday 1-4pm

CHESTER HERITAGE FESTIVALINTRODUCTION

The Festival has evolved from Chester Heritage Weeklast year, and is intended to run alongside and

complement Heritage Open Days. The programmeincludes some walks and talks similar to the ‘Events’section of Heritage Open Days but, in addition, we

have tried to introduce a variety of differentopportunities, from Lego house-building to

traditional pub games.

Many of the events have a limited capacity and needto be booked in advance via Chester History & Heritage

(tel: 01244 972210 ) unless otherwise shown.Nearly all of the events are free but some, such as the

Heritage Quiz and Film Night have a charge.In some other cases a donation to the organising group

would be most welcome (e.g.Canal Tours).

The principal organisers of the Festival are:

Cheshire West and Chester CouncilThe Chester Civic Trust

in association with Big Heritage and other groups suchas the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), Chester Canal

Heritage Trust, Cheshire Archives, the Guild of TourGuides, the Cheshire Society of Architects and Funky

Aardvark. ENJOY ! ………….

SATURDAY 3Revealing Cheshire’s PastExhibition, Chester LibraryDisplay at Chester Libraryfeaturing an introduction to theArchaeology of Cheshire,accompanied by factsheets.Exhibition runs throughout theFestival.Sat 3 to Sunday 11 9-5pm.

The Rows Revealed,The Rows ChesterRuns throughout the Festival -Joanna Morgan details

Understanding andMaintaining your listedbuildingPresentation on maintaining oldproperties, advice on practicalelements eg: Lime Mortar.Runs throughout the FestivalDan Jones details - GrosvenorPark ??

Life of a Legionary,Grosvenor MuseumWhat was it like to be a Romansoldier in Britain ? Come alongand meet one of Chester’slegionary soldiers from RomanTours Ltd; he will tell you all abouthis armour and equipment,bringing to life his experiences asa soldier in Roman Britain andshare his pride in being part ofthe Roman Empire.Sat 3 - 3-4pm. Grosvenor

Historic Pub Tour starts fromThe Pied Bull, Northgate St.A walking tour of Chester’s mostinteresting historic pubs.Sun 4 at 7.00pm - 9.30pm. 25places. Book on 01244 972210.

Chester Canal - Links withthe City and its BoatbuildingHeritageFree walking tour of the canal.Starts from Cow Lane Bridge -Frodsham Street, and goes toTower Wharf, Dee Basin andTaylor’s Boatyard.Sun 4 & Wed 7 2-4pm. 25 placeseach tour. No disabled access.Book on 01244 972210.

Pottery Class, FunkyAardvarkTry your hand at traditionalpottery techniques in the style ofthe Romans.Sun 4 - 10am-12noon. 14 places.No disabled access. Book on01244 630202.

MONDAY 5Heritage Quiz & Hot Pot atStanley PalaceCome along and enjoy afascinating heritage quiz & supper.For quiz teams up to six people.Mon 5 at 7.00pm to 10.00pmTickets £12 per person, ring01244 972210 to book. Nodisabled access.

Yesterday’s Chester: Howwe lived, played & worked,Chester History & HeritageThis double bill film show looks atChester throughout the 20th C.Our newly obtained secondvolume of Chester Memoriesshows trams, buses and steamtrains alongside people andfamiliar streets, & a nostalgic lookaround the city in 1976. Followingthis film we are also showing ‘TheConservation Game’ which wasmade about what was happeningin Chester in those pioneeringtimes.Mon 5 & Thurs 8 2-3.30pm. Free.Booking on 01244 972210.

TUESDAY 6Chester RacecourseWalkingTourThe first official records of horseracing taking place at Chesterdate back to the early 16thcentury, making this the country’soldest racecourse. Over the

Museum Roman Stones Gallery.Disabled access to ground floorof museum. Accessible toilets.

A New House in TudorHouse, 29 Lower BridgeStreetA family focused event using Legoto encourage people to thinkabout the design of old and newhouses. Designs for a house willbe reviewed by architects andprizes awarded for the bestchildren’s, teenagers and adultsdesigns.Sat 3 - 10am-4pm. No disabledaccess. No booking required.

SUNDAY 4Chester ‘s RomanAmphitheatre:The Last Word?Grosvenor Museum LTChester’s Amphitheatreexcavation ran from 2004-2006.In the last ten years over 20specialists have worked on theexcavated structures and finds.Their conclusions will bepublished next year, so this talkwill present a summary of whatwe now know about Chester’smost iconic Roman monument.Talk by Archaeologist Tony Wilmotfrom ‘Historic England’.Sun 4 at 2 - 3pm. Disabledaccess to ground floor. 125 seatsplus eight accessible seats.Accessible toilet. Free.

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WEDNESDAY 7An Afternoon of Poetry ofthe First World War &Recollections of ChesterGerry Tighe of the Guild ofChester Tour Guides leads anafternoon of readings from someof the poems written during theFirst World War, combined withrecollections of what life inChester was like then.Wed 7 at 2pm.No parking, nowheelchair access. Booking on01244 972210.

‘A Production of Genius:George Ormerod & hisHistory of Cheshire’,Cheshire Record OfficeIt is 200 years since historianGeorge Ormerod published thefirst part of his History ofCheshire. This major work is stillused as a standard history of theCounty, and this is a chance todiscover more about him and hislife. You will have a chance to seehis own copy, complete withamendments, notes andphotographs from the mid C.19th.Wed 7 at 5.00pm - 6.00pm.Disabled access, toilets. Noparking. 25 places, please bookon 01244 972559.

A Beginners Guide toChester’s BuildingsA free walking tour led by StephenLangtree, co-editor of ‘2000Years of Building - Chester’sArchitectural Legacy’. Startsfrom Bishop Lloyd’s Palace.Wed 7 10.30am to 12 noon.No disabled access. Booking on01244 972210. 15 places on tour.

Roman Finds from ChesterAmphitheatre, GrosvenorMuseum Newstead GalleryVisit the Grosvenor Museum totake a closer look at some of theRoman finds that were uncoveredfrom Chester’s amphitheatreexcavation which ran from 2004-2006. These are not currently ondisplay, so take this opportunity toview what was once lost but isnow found. Specialists will be onhand to help you learn more andgive a glimpse of the past lives ofRoman Chester.Wed 7 - 11.30am - 3.30pm.Disabled access to ground floor,accessible toilets.

centuries it has evolved, andcontinues to excite with a variedprogramme of events & activities.Tues 6 at 10am. Tour and talkled by Chris Clayton between 90&120 minutes. He explains thehistory of the racecourse sitesince Roman times up to recentprojects including the grandstandextensions and 1539 restaurant,and new Parade Ring projects.Also the Old Port site plus newstables & railway arches withassociated developments and theriverside path. Assemble at theHoliday Inn Express Hotel onNew Crane Street, CH1 2LY, tostart the tour. Parking at the hotel,& toilets are available on the tour.Steep steps to the City Wallstour so not suitable for thedisabled, or those with walkingdifficulties. Booking essential, 35places

Walking Tour of Chester’sGroves and the RiversidePeter Allman of The Guild ofChester Tour Guides will leadyou on a walk along Chester’sbeautiful riverside and Groves,bringing to life the vital role theRiver Dee has played in the 2000year history of Chester.Tues 6 at 1.30pm. Tour lastsapprox 60 mins. Meet outside theBear and Billet on Lower BridgeStreet. Book in advance on01244 972210. Accessible to all.

Traditional Pub Games Night,The Old Cottage, Brook St.Come and enjoy traditional pubgames with the Campaign forReal Ale. We all know about darts& dominoes but games such asbagatelle still survive in someChester pubs.Come along & enjoyTues 6 at 7.30pm till late.Disabled access to ground floor.Accessible toilets.

Maintaining your buildingwith the Lime Chef, ThePavilion, Grosvenor ParkA question & answer session witha lime expert. Armed with the rightknowledge you can carry outmuch of your own practical workusing traditional building skills.We an teach you the essentialskills & techniques for workingwith traditional materials. We willalso provide practical advice onwhen you need to apply for listedbuilding consent.Tues 6 at 10am-12noon & 2pm-4pm. Two talks 30 places per talk)Disabled access.Booking on01244 972829.

Build a Timber FramedHouse, The Pavilion,Grosvenor ParkAn event for children between 7-10 years. Explore how to makeyour own real timber framedhouse with the experts!Tues 6 - 10am - 4pm. Disabledaccess.

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