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Oct 09
Africa’s rarest large mammal born at Chester Zoo

Conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a bongo – the rarest…

Sep 24
End the racing season the right way at Chester Racecourse this weekend

The Season Finale is nearly upon us and it is not one to be missed. After an…

Sep 10
Can You Spot Yourself at Chester Racecourse?

Chester Racecourse gives race-day revellers the chance to tag themselves in 360° photo…

Aug 27
Chester milliner designs hat to mark 480 years of racing in the city

Chester milliner Rachel Dawson has created a commemorative hat to celebrate a landmark…

Aug 23
SportPesa Ladies Day takes the Reins at Chester Racecourse

With only a handful of fixtures remaining, Chester Racecourse is preparing for a…

Aug 21
A fascinating weekend of Bank Holiday action beckons for the unbeaten Blues – starting on Saturday!

On Saturday the Blues travel to Kidderminster Harriers to kick off a busy 72 hours. A…

Aug 21
Chester Zoo is having a sleepover!

Conservationists are inviting families to a unique camping experience at Chester Zoo’s…

Aug 12
Back by popular demand: Watergate Street Festival returns to Chester City Centre

The festival, organised by CH1ChesterBID, will take place on Saturday, August 17 on…

Aug 01
Chester Racecourse, a Finalist for Large Tourist Attraction of the Year

Finalists in the 2019 Annual Marketing Cheshire Awards have now been announced. This…

Jul 31
Fun for the Whole Family This Weekend at Chester Racecourse

Taking place on Sunday 4th August, the excitement is building for Chester Racecourse’s…

Jul 22
A blooming brilliant summer launches in Chester

Free family film screenings, summer trails for both adults and children, food fiestas…

Jul 11
Chester Racecourse to host first Northern Property Raceday

On Friday 12th July, Chester Racecourse, the oldest racecourse still in operation in…

Jun 11
Chester Polo Club and ParentFolk soon to stage a pitch-side social at the racecourse!

This event has now been postponed until Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September. In less…

May 17
Chester cinema history group to stage special event at City museum

Final preparations are underway for the staging of a special event at Chester’s…

May 10
Welcome Ambassadors celebrate 100,000 visitor interactions in Chester

CH1ChesterBID’s Welcome Ambassadors – Monica and Luka – have welcomed and…

May 02
Georgia Toffolo Takes the Reins as Ambassador for Great British Racing

She’s a regular face on TV and last year’s Queen of the Jungle, but now fans of…

May 01
Thomas brings the best of Manchester to the heart of Chester Racecourse

CEO of Chester Race Company, Richard Thomas, who has masterminded some of the most…

Apr 29
1539 Launches Stunning New Afternoon Tea Menu

Afternoon tea might seem like an archaic 18th-century tradition to some, but this…

Apr 17
The rejuvenation of Chester Market will benefit us all.

A few years ago, Chester Market had begun to stagnate and was at risk of regression.…

Apr 10
Sights are now firmly set on the 2019 Boodles May Festival

Racecourse celebrates 480 years of racing on the Roodee Infrastructure developments…