Posted 30 04 2010 in:

May Day Bank Holiday Events - Attractions Chester

Tantalise your tastebuds:

May sees the start of the new ‘Taste of Chester’ Walking Tours which take place every Thurs and Saturday until the end of October.
Combining 2,000 years of fascinating history with samples of local produce from around the region this tour is a great introduction to the delights that Chester and Cheshire have to offer.

And for the morbidly curious…

‘Chester the Ghost City’ - Walking Tour of Chester Departs Town Hall Visitor Information Centre 7.30pm 1st May
Phone: 01244 405626

Bag a bargain this Bank holiday at the Countess of Chester Hospital chester holiday Car Boot Sale from 6am on the 2nd
Phone: 01244 366240

Fancy a bit of culture?

Check out the ‘Modern Painters: Contemporary Art’ exhibition at the Grosvenor Museum (runs until the end of June)
Phone: 01244 402008

National Trust Member?

Tatton Park presents Cultivate and Celebrate: Treasures of the Kitchen Garden

Tatton’s artist in residence, Christine Wilcox-Baker, serves up five seasons of original work inspired by the Kitchen Garden and Mansion.
This spring exhibition marks the culmination of her year-long residency at the historic estate in Cheshire East and runs from 28th March to 3rd May 2010.
Christine’s exhibition showcases a stunning range of work inspired by the relationship between Tatton’s Victorian Kitchen Garden and the Mansion house.
For Christine, a bean flower is as beautiful as a tulip, a potato plant in full bloom as pleasing as a rose.

Phone: 01625 374400

Chester Cathedral events over the weekend include:

Annual Plant Sale in the Cathedral Cloisters:

A wonderful chance to stock up on plants at just the right time of year! Cakes, jams and hand-carved wooden items will be also be on sale on Saturday 1 May. Free entry

‘The Phantom of The Opera’ Sat May 1st in the Nave.

A special showing on the big screen of the iconic 1925 silent film ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ starring Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin, produced by Carl Laemmle.
The film will be accompanied by improvisation at the organ by the world renowned performer, David Briggs.

VIP Tickets, including front row seat and a post concert reception with David Briggs £20.00
Nave £12.50
West Steps £10.00

And for the Kids…

Visit Beeston Castle between 10am and 6pm for their Fairy Family Fun Trail. Concealed within the castle grounds are mini model Victorian fairies who promise a fun sticker to those who can find them.
Adult: £5.30
Concession: £4.50
Child:£2.70

For the Early risers amongst us, kick start your Saturday with…

‘Breakfast and Dawn Chorus’ walk at Chester Zoo

The walk starts at 5.00am and includes a bird watching walk around the site with Zoo staff, a local expert and a flask of hot tea! This will be followed by a full English breakfast in Oakfield Manor, one of the hotels near Chester Zoo with the event concluding at 10.00am. Please meet at the main entrance. £19.95 per person to include breakfast.

And don’t forget to check availability at our hotel Chester city if you want somewhere to stay.

Enjoy !