If you’re unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, we have some inspiration for your plans.

To take the guessing work out of what’s happening in and around Chester, we’ve put together a list of some of the events and activities to keep you occupied.

You can also take a look at Chester Standard’s Local Events listings to stay in the loop.


Bank Holidays to look forward to in 2022


What’s on near Chester this Bank Holiday weekend?

Here’s a round up of some of the events happening near Chester between Friday, August 26 and Bank Holiday Monday on August 29.

Summer Maze at Bolesworth

Date: August 20 – September 4

Location: Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9HQ

If you’re up for a challenge this bank holiday, navigating yourself through the maze could be the ideal activity for you.

You’ll also be able to pick your own sunflowers, taking home a souvenir from your Bolesworth Castle trip.

Find out more about the event via the Visit Cheshire website.

You can keep up to date with events happening at Bolesworth Castle via its website.

Tatton Park

Date: July 26 - August 26

Location: Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6SG

Enjoy activities on the farm with the family including milking demos, sheep racing, storytelling and more.

If this sounds like the perfect way to spend part of the bank holiday weekend, you can go to the Visit Cheshire website to find out more.


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Chester Zoo

Location: Moston Road, Upton, Chester, CH2 1EU

This bank holiday, you can spend a day at Chester Zoo with your loved ones.

To book tickets for your day out, you can visit the Chester Zoo website.

Chester FC vs Fylde 

Date: August 27

Location: Deva Stadium, Bumper's Lane, Sealand Industrial Estate, Chester, CH1 4LT

Football fans can head to Deva Stadium to cheer Chester on as they take on Fylde at 3pm.

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