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What's on in Chester this weekend: Lights switch on, ghost tour, pub quiz and more

By Dherran Titherington   13th Nov 2025

There is lots happening in Chester this weekend (Nub News)
There is lots happening in Chester this weekend (Nub News)

What's on Chester is brought to you by our events sponsor The Deva Tap.

There are lots of events going on in and around Chester this weekend. You can find a small selection of some of the things to do below.

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Your Party Cheshire West Launch - Thursday 13 November - St Werburgh's Parish Centre

The Cheshire West launch for 'Your Party' will take place this Thursday evening (Image supplied)

The Cheshire West launch for 'Your Party' will take place this Thursday evening at St. Werburgh's Parish Centre.

A description for the event reads: "Join us for the launch of Your Party Cheshire West. Everyone that wants to help build Your Party is welcome.

"We will have Councillor Lucy Williams for Garston Liverpool and Councillor James Shannon for Whitby Groves, Ellesmere Port will be speaking.

"With Q & A and discussion groups for you to share ideas and ask questions."

You can find out more here.

Chester Ghost Tour - Friday 14 November - Meet outside the Town Hall Visitor Information Centre

Chester Ghost Tour invites you to an evening of fun and phantoms (Image via: Chester Ghost Tours)

This Friday, Chester Ghost Tour invites you to an evening of fun and phantoms, meeting outside Chester Town Hall.

A description for the event reads: "Our ghost tour guides will take you on a night-time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester's mysterious and murky past, where you will hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. 

"Join your Chester Ghost Tour guide at 7.30pm outside the Town Hall Visitor Information Centre on Northgate Street (location map) to begin your eerie journey through Chester's haunted history.

"Our Ghost Tours are approximately 90 minutes long. Please book in advance where possible as our tours can be extremely popular and fill up."

You can book tickets and find out more here.

Hoole community lights switch on - Saturday 15 November - Hoole Community Centre

Hoole Community Centre are celebrating the start of the festive season this Saturday (Nub News)

Hoole Community Centre are celebrating the start of the festive season this Saturday.

A description for the event reads: "Wrap up warm and join us for delicious winter food, festive tipples, live musicians, toasted marshmallows, arts & crafts, Santa - and (of course) Christmas lights!

"Kick off the festive season watching the magical moment the Christmas Tree sprinkles to life. Join us to celebrate the past 25+ years of Hoole Christmas Lights with this new-style community event.

"Bring your family, friends and festive spirit! Celebrate and raise money for the Hoole Christmas Lights to continue for another year!

"The event kicks off at 4pm, lights on at 6pm followed by a rock and roll party! This is a ticketed event only - please buy in advance to secure your ticket!"

You can find tickets here.

Gladiators of Britain exhibition - Grosvenor Museum

The Grosvenor Museum is currently hosting a free exhibition from the British Museum (Nub News)

The Grosvenor Museum is currently hosting a free exhibition from the British Museum all about the brutal history of gladiators.

A description for the event reads: "Step into the arena where gladiators once fought and died to thunderous crowds.

"This major touring exhibition brings together rare Roman artefacts that reveal the brutal spectacle of gladiatorial combat in ancient Britain – including extraordinary finds from Chester's own amphitheatre, the largest in the country.

"From the enslaved fighters who became unlikely celebrities to the vendors selling food to eager crowds, Gladiators of Britain reveals the human stories behind the helmets."

The exhibition runs until the new year. You can find out more here.

Big Fat Quiz On The Roof - Sunday 16 November - Rooftop Social Club

Rooftop Social Club hosts a weekly quiz every Sunday evening (Image via: Rooftop Social)

Rooftop Social Club hosts a weekly quiz every Sunday evening, with a cash prize up for grabs.

A description for the event reads: "The Big Fat Quiz on the Roof is BACK from 7pm – and so is your chance to bag up to £250 cash!

"Think you've got the brains? Round up your team, bring your best trivia skills and we'll see you on the Roof.

"Enjoy great prizes, great food and great drinks. As well as a cash first prize, there's bar tabs, pizza, Prosecco and more up for grabs."

You can book on to the quiz here.

Winter wonder offer - The Deva Tap

You can get any two dishes and a bottle of wine for £39.95 at The Deva Tap (Image supplied)

Available via pre-booked tables only, you can get any two dishes (burgers or classics) and a bottle of wine for £39.95 at The Deva Tap as part of its winter wonder deal.

The deal runs until 6pm from Wednesday to Friday. There is a £4 supplement per person for 10oz sirloin.

The pub also offers 10% off from Wednesday to Friday until 6pm, and is also applicable to the pizza offer.

On Sunday from 12-2 pm, you can get two roasts (excluding trio) for £22 if pre booked. Or, you can get any two roasts including a trio and a cauliflower side for £29.95.

You can book here.

     

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