Behind-the-scenes with #artist Russell Kirk in the studio where characters for Chester's Watch Parades are created. The #Chester Midsummer Watch #parade takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June and will feature two new giants!

Tomorrow, The Dee Trust is leading two short, free walks along the bank of the river in #Chester to highlight some of the challenges the #RiverDee faces and what can be done to help. It's an iconic river and so important to our city. Book for 11:30am here: www.eventbrite.com/e/atlantic-s...

Come get the Pleasure without the Pain at Chester Beer Festival in the wonderful Chester Town Hall. Tickets: tckty.camra.org.uk/e/488/cheste...

I spent a lot of my visit to Chester walking along the city walls. This was my favourite bit, around the Kaleyard Gate. In this weekend’s painting, the ancient wall is framed by 18th and 19th century buildings and trees. In the distance is the King Charles Tower. #painting #chester

Great to see so many people at the Dee Trust open evening last night, and a fantastic reaction to my short film. It was a pleasure to make, spending time with the Dee Trust staff and volunteers, and exploring the beautiful, complex and unique River Dee. #conservation #riverdee #waterpollution

The River Dee is one of Chester's greatest treasures - this Thursday, meet the people working to protect it 🌊 An evening with the Welsh Dee Trust at Chester Picturehouse. 28 May | 7pm. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1986409079... #ChesterHeritageFestival #CHF2026 #Chester #RiverDee #WelshDeeTrust

Due to the hot weather forecasted on Monday 25th May, we are sorry to say we have taken the decision to cancel Roman Zumba for your safety. We will continue to monitor the forecast and hope to see all of you there 11.30am on Friday 29th in the amphitheatre! 💪 #CHF2026 #Chester

This was a fantastic film project to work on with Richard and Carmella, and a fascinating story of one person's journey from small beginnings to being a voice for #Chester. #documentary #journalism #socialmedia

Sh*t Chester has taken his seat. On 31 May at 6pm, he'll be the judge of who really knows this city 👨‍⚖️ Fundraising quiz night @ChesterPicturehouse, all funds to Heritage Chester CIC. Get your team together 👉 buff.ly/3ScPPlN #ChesterHeritageFestival #CHF2026 #ShitChester

Come and join the Dee Trust team for a fun, free and informative evening, highlighting the challenges facing the #RiverDee and the work being done by the charity to reverse its decline.

What better way to mark World Topiary Day (who knew?) than in the beautiful, hidden gardens of Plas Cadnant on #Anglesey. #worldtopiaryday

Chester Heritage Festival kicks off 23 May 🏛️ Roman experiences at the Amphitheatre. Triassic geology. Ghosts & consciousness at the Cathedral. Dark storytelling. Oh, and a quiz hosted by Sh*t Chester. Book now before you miss your chance! 👉 www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk/2026-talks-e...

It's Ladbrokes #Chester Cup day and earlier this week we celebrated the history of the cup with lots of local personalities and businesses and a fantastic community parade from meeting sponsor Boodles down to Chester Racecourse. Put the date in your diary for next year! 📷 @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social

Preview of Threads Through the Bible @chestercathedral.bsky.social this evening. Whatever your beliefs, the art is intricate and beautiful, plus it's all free to visit.

The Dee Trust have organised a fantastic, free open evening from 6pm on May 28th at #Chester Picturehouse. The team will chat about their restoration work in the #RiverDee catchment and the fight against water #pollution. #environment Book your place at: www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...

Fantastic to be involved and helping to organise this today. Thanks to all the great #Chester people and organisations who took part.

A FREE day out for the whole family in the heart of Chester 🎉 Viking jewellery ⚔️ Roman VR 🏛️ live music 🎵 a BBC Gladiator 🏋️ and more 📅 Sat 23 May | 11am–4pm 📍 Exchange Square & Picturehouse Chester #ChesterHeritageFestival #HeritageChester

This is a great new edition to the #Chester Heritage Festival line-up, and when in Edinburgh, highly regarded by no less than Suzy Eddie Izzard! #chesterheritagefestival

🎉 Chester Heritage Festival 2026 is here! 🎉 From 23rd May to 7th June, Chester comes alive with a celebration of our rich and remarkable history. The programme is now live — and there's so much to discover. Browse the line-up and start planning your visit today 👉 www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk

Good to see so many people visiting the Lead Shot Tower in #Chester today, thanks to the team and volunteers @heritagechester.bsky.social. Lots of people telling us that they had waited years to get a glimpse inside. #heritage #industrialheritage

A walk through @nationaltrust.org.uk Bodnant Garden, surrounded by wild garlic. #garden #northwales #wales

Shot Tower Opening Again this Saturday! 🏭 Explore the Leadworks Shot Tower, one of the oldest of its kind, and discover the city’s industrial past. Hear first-hand stories from former workers and learn how the factory once operated. 📆 Sat 2 May 🕐 10:00–16:00

✨ 2,000 years of history. 16 days of celebration. Chester Heritage Festival 2026 runs 23 May–7 June — and the line-up is nearly ready. Be the first to know when it drops 👇 🔗 Sign up to our newsletter 👉 www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk #Chester #HeritageChester #ChesterHeritageFestival

📣 New Chester Heritage Festival Event Announcement! 📣 Ever wondered how street performers gather a crowd? Find out at 'Pavementology Storywalk' with veteran Chester performer Dave Southern. An immersive city walk through the culture, history & trade secrets of street performance.

St. George's Day parade in #Chester

What does your name look like from space? #NASA #EarthDay science.nasa.gov/specials/you...

Brilliant effort from those who worked hard on the campaign, and a big "thank you" to everyone who donated. Looking forward to all the events upcoming in 2026!

Step inside two of Chester’s historic towers this weekend 🏰 🗓 Saturday 4 April King Charles’ Tower | 11:00–13:00 Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower | 11:15–13:15 🗓 Sunday 5 April King Charles’ Tower | 11:00–15:00 Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower | 11:15–15:15 Come along and discover more!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. We're almost there!

Chester's heritage isn't just history in books — it's joy in the streets & wonder on children's faces. 🫧✨ We have 10 days left on our Spacehive campaign. If every follower donated just £2, we'd smash our target. Less than a coffee. ☕ Donate today 👉 www.spacehive.com/heritageches... #Chester

Evening light across the #Glaslyn Estuary in North Wales, towards Borth-y-Gest (right) and #Porthmadog harbour (left). The receding tide leaves shifting patterns in the sand, and one of my favourite places to be. #cymru #wales #snowdonia #photohour

We’re so excited to be part of Paint Farndon Pink 2026. 💖 A Handbag Of Harmonies will be singing on Saturday the 2nd of May at Top Farm, Farndon as part of this special fundraising weekend in support of ‘Prevent Breast Cancer.

Really shocking numbers and an indication of how little is changing for the better.

Save the date!! #Hedgehog Awareness Week is back from 3-9 May! 🦔 Help spread the word & download the official #HedgehogWeek poster here 👇 or email [email protected] to request paper posters! www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/posters/HAW-...

Incredible evening at the #destinationchester event tonight at @storyhouselive 💜 Thank you for allowing us to share all about our Spacehive campaign to help fund all the exciting events we hope to create this year for the city 👉 www.spacehive.com/heritageches... @visitchesterandcheshire

"Imidacloprid and fipronil are universal pesticides – if you start putting those things into river environments then you're going to start seeing the collapse of ecosystems because invertebrates are the foundation of those ecosystems."

This is such tragic news. Due to climate change more birds are overwintering in the UK, but that's small comfort.

Heritage is for everyone. And so is this campaign. 💜 Local artist Clare Owens wants you to know — backing Heritage Chester isn't just for big donors. Support starts from just £2 for a whole year of inclusive heritage experiences. Back us on Spacehive 👉 www.spacehive.com/heritageches...

Explore inside two of Chester’s historic towers this weekend 💜 📍 King Charles's Tower 🗓 Sat 7 & Sun 8 March 🕚 11:00-13:00 📍 Bonewaldesthorne’s Tower 🗓 Sat 7 & Sun 8 March 🕚 11:15 -13:15 Step inside these historic towers and explore Chester’s past — FREE ENTRY!

It's going to be fun producing this series of films, we will be meeting so many interesting and dedicated people along the way.

Young people across the UK are shaping a future where nature can thrive. Our Young Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Award celebrates those whose actions are already making a difference for wildlife — through conservation, creativity, advocacy or campaigning 🏆

✨ Pure joy. That's what heritage should create - moments of wonder, discovery, and connection that bring families together and make memories that last. Help us deliver even more of these magical moments in 2026. Back us on @Spacehive 👉 www.spacehive.com/heritageches... #HeritageForAll

If you would like to join @tcvnational.bsky.social and take part in this exciting conservation project to plant a new hedge along a section of the Shropshire Union Canal in Blacon, Chester, please check out the poster below. @cprecountryside.bsky.social hope to plant 50% more hedgerow by 2050

Latest news in about Danes Moss North, it is now registered as an asset of community value :-) savedanesmoss.com/acv/

Music brings people together across generations.🎶 Matt Baker, composer and musical director, knows this - and it's why community singing is vital to our events. When voices join together, something magical happens. Back us on @Spacehive👉 www.spacehive.com/heritageches... #HeritageForAll

🌍 World Wildlife Day: Celebrating Badgers 🦡 From playful cubs to foraging adults, badgers are a vital part of our ecosystem. But with habitat loss, road dangers, and human impact, their world is changing fast. 💚This #WorldWildlifeDay, let’s celebrate badgers!

We're obsessed with the crocus display at Wallington, Northumberland. Catch them while you can!

This comment from one of our Spacehive backers captures why people are supporting this campaign. Because they love Chester. Join the growing community putting their love for Chester into action. Back us on @Spacehive 👉 www.spacehive.com/heritageches... #Chester #HeritageForAll #ChesterEvents