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Cheshire

Cheshire West and Chester

Meet the British Tommy of the First World War in the grounds of Chester Castle.

Between 1914 – 1918, Chester Castle saw 38,000 men enlist to the Cheshire Regiment. Hear the stories of the Kitchener Service Battalions and have a chance to see weaponry, equipment and uniform of the soldiers that resided here.

There will be limited rest points on the tour and may include some uneven terrain.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Members' Week:

Join us at St Augustine’s Abbey as Canterbury marks a historic occasion, the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally. As part of the celebrations, the Abbey will be open to visitors from 10am to 4pm.

Explore the Abbey with tours included at set times throughout the day, and step back into medieval life as you watch a moneyer at work, striking coins by hand. Children can enjoy a fun trail across the grounds, making the day enjoyable for all ages.

Discover the Abbey’s fascinating history as the burial site of the first Archbishops of Canterbury, and delve deeper with our complimentary audio guide, bringing the Abbey’s past vividly to life.

Tour Times:

• 11.15am - 12.15pm

• 12.30pm - 1.30pm

• 2pm - 3pm

Reserve your tour on arrival. Spaces first come, first served.

(Photography credit: St. Augustine and Queen Bertha of Kent depicted in a stained glass window by J Powell & Son, 1900, Blakeney, Norfolk © Holmes Garden Photos / Alamy Stock Photo)

Archbishop Celebrations At St Augustine's Abbey

Visit our kitchen garden, where we have a selection of fresh produce for sale. All produce is grown by our volunteer kitchen gardeners, and proceeds support our beautiful house and gardens.

Expect to find fresh vegetables, cut flowers, and other seasonal produced.

Our Kitchen Garden is in the northeast corner of the park, by the sports block.

Card payments only.

This event is weather dependant and might be called off in short notice.

If you have any questions, please email our Senior Gardener: Harrison.Hulatt@english-heritage.org.uk

The Kitchen Garden At Marble Hill

Come to Marble Hill on every second Friday of every month, from March - December 2026 and learn about our trees and the work we've done to allow them to thrive.

Our expert volunteer guides will lead you around Marble Hill Park, showing you our magnificent and varied collection of trees.

This is a free tour and no booking is required. Please meet your guide outside the Coach House Café.

Guided Tree Tours At Marble Hill

This Easter holiday, join us for a fun-filled adventure quest! Follow the Easter trail, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward.

The quest runs every day throughout the school holidays and is just £2 per child for both members and non-members. This is in addition to your admission ticket. There's no need to book in advance – simply pay and join the quest when you arrive.

Book early and save 15%. Admission prices vary depending on the day you visit.

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English Heritage

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. 

Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

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Chester

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