Chester Civic Trust

Chester Civic Trust To promote high standards of planning & architecture & to secure the preservation & protection of fe Winter lectures are held in the Chester Grosvenor Museum.

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Chester Civic Trust exists for the public benefit within the City of Chester. Our aims are: To stimulate public interest, to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest. We make visits to other towns and cities both in the UK and the European continent.

We also receive visitors from interested parties from other UK cities and towns. Presentations of interest to members are also given in our Head Office at Bishop Lloyd's Palace. In addition there are a number of social activities each year. Membership of Chester Civic Trust gives individuals the opportunity to be informed of local issues and to be part of the lobbying process.

Wednesday, 18th February 2026 7.30pm Grosvenor MuseumOur February lecture by Alex Buchanan explores the formative rol...
15/02/2026

Wednesday, 18th February 2026 7.30pm Grosvenor Museum

Our February lecture by Alex Buchanan explores the formative role that Chester played in the thinking of one of the most influential figures in the study and revival of Gothic architecture, Thomas Rickman (1776-1841)

Events, News February Lecture: Thomas Rickman and Chester Our February Lecture Thomas Rickman and Chester Wednesday, 18th February 2026 7.30pm. Our February lecture by Alex Buchanan explores the formative role that Chester played in the thinking of one of the most influential figures in the study an...

01/11/2025

Rethinking Muse and the council’s £120m City Place ambitions for the railway station-adjacent site, the affordable housing partnership will look to build a series of contemporary apartment blocks.

Consortium has launched a consultation on its plans, which include up to 350 one- and two-bedroom flats on a large site ...
01/11/2025

Consortium has launched a consultation on its plans, which include up to 350 one- and two-bedroom flats on a large site near the station

Rethinking Muse and the council’s £120m City Place ambitions for the railway station-adjacent site, the affordable housing partnership will look to build a series of contemporary apartment blocks.

This Wednesday: October Lecture, Chester’s Other Architect
04/10/2025

This Wednesday: October Lecture, Chester’s Other Architect

Events, News, Upcoming Events October Lecture: Chester’s Other Architect Paul Fielding of Lovelock Mitchell will speak on Wednesday, October 8th, on ‘Chester’s other architect; T M Lockwood and Sons and their ongoing architectural legacy. Thomas Lockwood, Chester’s other architect, had a pro...

Escape the Autumnal weather and visit some of our fabulous history and heritage this weekend.
13/09/2025

Escape the Autumnal weather and visit some of our fabulous history and heritage this weekend.

Your weekend plans sorted: kicks off this Friday! Every single event is completely FREE.

Friday 12th:
🏛️ Chester Guides Taster Tours - discover Chester's fascinating 2000 years of history
🎨 Castle Park Arts Centre open in beautiful Frodsham parkland
⛪ University of Chester Chapel - learn about its 1839 origins
🏛️ Grosvenor Museum family activities
🏰 Leche House & Watergate Row - see the best-preserved medieval timber framed building

Saturday 13th:
🚶 A Walk in The Park through Verdin Park in Northwich
🏛️ Explore the Riverside Museum
🏰 Step inside Bishop Lloyd's Palace
👑 King Charles Tower - visit this Medieval tower where King Charles I watched the Battle of Rowton Moor

Sunday 14th:
💧 Step back in time at Stretton Watermill - a stunning Grade II listed gem
🚶 "Heading South!" a guided walk encountering 2000 years of Chester's built environment
🏛️ Water Tower open - 14th century tower built to defend Chester's port. Explore this hidden gem!

Find out more 👉 https://www.heritagechester.co.uk/heritage-open-days-2025

Frodsham Street toilets temporarily closed. The fact that these toilets are by the main disabled car park in Chester mak...
28/07/2025

Frodsham Street toilets temporarily closed. The fact that these toilets are by the main disabled car park in Chester make this news even more dismal. At least the Council website lists some alternative facilities There is a link from. This page:

From 29 July, the Frodsham Street public toilets in Chester will be temporarily closed for one month as part of a multi-agency activity to address anti-social behaviour and crime in the area.

14/07/2025

We’re working on a new Local Transport Plan. We think local people know what’s best for their area. After all, this is where you live, work, run your business and travel around.

A plan shaped by local voices. What do you think?

Have your say on our Local Transport Plan by 5 August 2025: https://cwac.co/2D0b1

14/07/2025

🚦The temporary crossing trial at St Oswald’s Way/Fountains roundabout in Chester has ended and we are now asking for views on the trial - please complete our survey before 17 July to help us design an improved junction for all users in the future 👉 https://cwac.co/Lb75a

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Bishop Lloyds Palace, 51-53 Watergate Street
Chester
CH12LE

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01244 318415

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