Chester Business Improvement District (Chester BID) covers a defined area of the city centre representing over 430 businesses to create an enticing overall visitor experience and ensure continued investment in the city centre. Our aim is to make Chester a retail, business and leisure destination of choice where people are proud to live, work and visit.
This year marks our 10 year anniversary… here’s to another year decade of growth, collaboration and success.
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Chester BID Annual Review
We’re pleased to present to you our annual review, summarising our activity over the last 12 months.
Thank you to all the businesses who help us, do what we do!
Spend Summer In Chester Guide
We’re inviting you to spend Summer in one of the UK’s most dog and al fresco friendly cities! Chester city centre is the perfect place to make memories during Summer whether that be events, getting holiday ready or enjoying a cocktail or two with friends.
WHY #INVESTCHESTER?
We have highlighted what a great destination Chester is to live, work and visit.
Chester is a city that can offer you quick transport links, high quality education, a highly skilled workforce, the lifestyle you want and more!
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Chester City Walls King Charles’ Tower open to the public This Weekend
King Charles’ Tower will be open this weekend, 14th and 15th September between 11am and 4pm for walkers around Chester City Walls and visitors to venture inside King Charles’ Tower, a rare treat. Last weekend nearly 1,000 visitors battled the sun, wind and rain to see where King Charles I stood and know more about the tower’s restoration this
Discover the Emotional Landscape of “Elemental” at Alison Bradley Gallery
Alison Bradley Gallery, Chester’s top-rated art gallery, invites you to explore “Elemental,” a captivating new exhibition by acclaimed artist and gallery proprietor Alison Bradley. Opening on Saturday, 28th September 2024, from 11am to 4pm, this collection marks a transformative moment in Alison’s artistic journey, as she shifts focus from specific locations to the emotions and experiences evoked by nature. With
Opening Date Set For ‘Rooftop Social Club’
Chester is set to welcome its newest social space this Autumn as the highly anticipated Rooftop Social Club announces they’ll open their doors this October. Located in the heart of the city, Rooftop Social Club will see the top 2 levels of Pepper Street’s multi-storey car park transformed into a unique all-day dining and socialising spot. The all-weather venue will
Introducing HOBBS AW24 Collection: Timeless Elegance with a Modern Edge
As the leaves begin to fall and the crisp air of autumn takes hold, our wardrobes naturally gravitate toward pieces that offer warmth without sacrificing style. The HOBBS AW24 collection perfectly encapsulates this transition, blending timeless designs with modern elements that meet the demands of the season. Each piece is carefully crafted to reflect not just the changing weather, but
Initiative is being run in partnership with leading women in West Cheshire public and private sectors
A new initiative to support and promote women in leadership roles is being launched by Storyhouse in collaboration with key partners across the region. The idea for the West Cheshire Women in Leadership programme came from a panel discussion at this year’s Storyhouse Women weekend. It aims to make the region one in which women in leadership can thrive, supporting women
HOLLAND & BARRETT UNVEILS NEW CHESTER STORE
To celebrate the reopening, customers can get 20% off in-store until Saturday 21st September by quoting “CHESTER20” at the till point. Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, opened the doors to its new Chester store this week. The 1421 sq.ft store comes complete with a fresh look and feel, boasting even more of Holland & Barrett’s
