What's On in Chester is brought to you by our main sponsor, The Deva Tap. There is plenty happening in and around Chester this weekend, with a range of events taking place across the city.

You can find a small selection of things to do below. Planning an event of your own? Submit it HERE.

Heritage Open Days - from Friday 11 September

Chester's Heritage Open Days returns this weekend with a range of free events, tours, talks and hands-on experiences across the city.

Chester Town Hall will open its doors on Friday 11 September for visitors to drop in and explore the historic building.

On Saturday 12 September, the University of Chester Riverside Museum will open for visitors to explore its artifacts from medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work (including an original letter from Florence Nightingale).

Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor's country practice, rural life, and social welfare.

Visitors can also explore Bishop Lloyd's Palace, a late Tudor town house now home of Chester Civic Trust. There will be leaflets to help you understand the building, and Chester Civic Trust members will be present to answer your questions.

You can find a full list of events and more here.

Dachshund Derby - Chester Racecourse - Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September

Chester Racecourse's popular Dachshund Derby returns this weekend as part of its Virgin Bet Autumn Festival.

Taking place across Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September, the two-day festival will showcase competitive racing and seasonal entertainment as Chester's racing season comes to a close.

Alongside a competitive race programme, racegoers can enjoy the return of the popular Dachshund Derby, which will see sausage dogs race for the title of 'Top Dog'.

The 12 pooches were selected via a social media competition with over 1,000 entries across Facebook and Instagram. The final declarations were announced on the racecourse's Facebook last week.

Tickets for the Virgin Bet Autumn Festival can be found here.

Battle of Britain parade - Chester city centre - Sunday 13 September

The annual Battle of Britain parade will take place in Chester city centre this weekend.

Members of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets from across the region will march through the city on Sunday 13 September, honouring the pilots and aircrew who defended Britain during the summer and autumn of 1940.

The parade will begin at 2.30pm, followed by a service of commemoration at Chester Cathedral at 3pm.

Considered one of the defining moments of British history, the Battle of Britain saw the Royal Air Force display courage and determination that helped secure a crucial victory for Britain during the Second World War.

The annual parade and service provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together to remember those who lost their lives, as well as those who served during this pivotal period.

Cheshire's prehistoric past exhibition - Grosvenor Museum

Cheshire's ancient past is being brought to life in a new exhibition at Chester's Grosvenor Museum.

Running until Sunday 20 September, the exhibition explores the region's geological history, from prehistoric jungles and deep oceans to the landscapes we know today.

Visitors can discover fossils from the museum's collection, including Carboniferous plant remains from Wrexham, marine microfossils from Saltney and reptile footprints found on the Wirral.

Entry is free, with donations welcome.

Pre-Live Rooms gigs - The New Deva Tap

The New Deva Tap is offering 10% off your pre-gig food bill when you book tickets for any performance at Live Rooms Chester.Designed for gig-goers heading to Live Rooms, this exclusive offer is gives you the chance to enjoy a relaxed pre-show meal just a short walk away in Chester city centre.

To claim the discount, simply book your tickets for any show at Live Rooms Chester, then reserve a table at The New Deva Tap.

On arrival, you'll need to present your ticket confirmation to a member of the team to receive 10% off your food bill.

You can book your table by emailing [email protected], or calling 01244 950425.