9 days ago
The Ivy Chester Brasserie settles in on Newgate Street in Chester
Six months after opening at 32 Newgate Street, The Ivy Chester Brasserie is offering the city breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea and Sunday roasts under one roof.
Chester
Chester is a walled cathedral city on the River Dee in west Cheshire, close to the Welsh border. It is known for its Roman beginnings, the galleried shops of the Rows, its medieval city walls and the racecourse on the Roodee beside the river. The area also takes in Hoole, Upton, Blacon, Boughton, Saltney, Christleton and Backford. This page gathers good news from Chester's shops, venues, charities and community groups.
5 October 2026
Grey n Pink Records: four decades of vinyl on Chester's Brook Street
Chester's much-loved independent record shop Grey n Pink marks 40 years of crate-digging, collectible LPs and prog rock passion.
4 October 2026
Storyhouse rounds off a blockbuster year with Horrible Histories
From a modern Macbeth to a summer in Grosvenor Park, Chester's Storyhouse has had a year to remember, and autumn brings plenty more.
4 October 2026
Chester Racecourse lights up the Roodee for a spooktacular Halloween
After a bumper season of racing, Chester Racecourse swaps silks for sparklers with a Halloween-themed fireworks night on the Roodee.
2 October 2026
The Live Rooms brings a packed autumn of gigs to Chester
Chester's largest independent live music venue and nightclub lines up a busy autumn of rock, tribute and indie shows on Station Road.
2 October 2026
Two hundred years of Dandy's: from Chester market stall to nationwide
Founded on a Chester market stall in 1826, family firm Dandy's celebrates 200 years under fifth-generation owner Adam Dandy.
2 October 2026
Good karma and calm vibes at Calma Salons in Boughton
Husband-and-wife team Chloe and Jordan Chambers have brought their feel-good Calma Salons concept to Boughton in Chester.
30 September 2026
Lowe & Sons: the Chester jeweller with more than 250 years of stories
Founded in 1770 and saved by a neighbouring family firm, Lowe & Sons still sparkles on Chester's historic Rows.
30 September 2026
Friday night laughs: Alexander's Live keeps Chester's comedy tradition alive
Tucked inside Rufus Court, Alexander's Live hosts what it bills as Chester's only weekly comedy night, alongside a busy live music programme.
26 September 2026
Padel Sheds serves up Chester's first indoor padel club
Chester's first indoor padel club welcomed more than 4,000 visitors in its first month, and its pay-and-play approach is winning new fans.
23 September 2026
Chester Zoo's Heart of Africa brings the savannah to Cheshire
The UK's largest zoo habitat has helped Chester Zoo scoop two Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards after a year of more than 2.1 million visitors.
22 September 2026
Nichols & Co brings avant-garde style to Chester's Rows
Set over three floors by Chester Cross, Nichols & Co has championed distinctive, avant-garde fashion since 2002.
19 September 2026
Chester's Bear Bakery named among Britain's best artisan bakers
Nick and Frankie Parry's family-run bakery has earned national recognition for its sourdough, pastries and generously filled sandwiches.
15 September 2026
All aboard: why an autumn cruise on the Dee is Chester's best hour
Family-run ChesterBoat is still sailing daily into December, with sightseeing trips, themed cruises and private charters on the River Dee.
14 September 2026
Vines of Cheshire: a vineyard dream takes root near Chester
Simon and Mandy Pryce have planted around 6,000 vines on a sunny slope at Backford, and their wines are already winning recognition.
11 September 2026
Legat Owen marks 40 years by walking Chester's walls for 40 hours
Cheshire property consultancy Legat Owen is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a year of fundraising for local charities.
10 September 2026
Brio Northgate Arena reopens after multi-million-pound makeover
Chester's Northgate Arena is back in business after a major refurbishment, with a bigger, cooler gym and refreshed pools.
10 September 2026
Paddle the Dee: seeing Chester from the river
Chester's kayaking specialist has added stand-up paddleboarding to its River Dee adventures, offering a fresh perspective on the city.
9 September 2026
Crichton Bespoke keeps the art of hand tailoring alive in Chester
With workrooms in Chester and a presence on Savile Row, Crichton Bespoke makes every garment by hand.
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