Chester Green Weekend - Chester with be buzzing with lots of free activities for all the family 15th and 16th June
Chester Green Weekend is the final weekend of Great Big Green Week, with activities throughout the week ending with a big celebration in Chester. We want to shine the light on Chester to show it as a leading sustainable hub for the Northwest and bring residents along with us on a journey to make small changes to support a lower impact future.
Think ‘lots of fun activities taking place around Chester City Centre and in Grosvenor Park’ over one weekend in June (15th and 16th June) with an underlying aim of raising the awareness of what we can all do to tackle the climate and nature emergency.
The event will be free of charge so anyone can attend, they will be able to get involved in activities, workshops, walks, stalls, food and entertainment will be taking place throughout the City.
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Sustainable Talks Thursday 13th June. Storyhouse Garret Theatre. Eco Communities and Chester GAS bring an interesting panel of speakers from the region. After this at 8pm Picturehouse have one of its Green Screen Films, Wilding.
Chester Green Weekend - Grosvenor Park 15th and 16th June
The Sustainable Living Zone and Nature Zone will be organised by Eco Communities who put on the Sustainable Fairs in the park. You will find artisan stalls, food, drink and music. The Nature Zone will be full of family friendly fun activities from the likes of Chester Zoo and Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Chesters first Luggage Rummage. You can take part in the Luggage Rummage just bring two suitcases of pre loved, homemade or surplus crops down to Grosvenor Park sign in with the Eco Communities team and pay the £10 fee on either Saturday or Sunday.
Then the Innovation Zone by Green Expo will move from Castle Drive to the park. They will have exciting eco-friendly exhibits, insightful talks, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, interested in renewable energy, or just curious about living a greener lifestyle, this event is for you! Come and explore the latest in green technology, eco-friendly products, and innovative solutions.
Central Chester Locations
Oh Design Foundation - 22 Bridge Street – 15th and 16th June. Join then for it Material Talks Programme, Green Table by Product Design, University of Chester showcasing the best ideas for sustainable solutions, Seed Bank, Street Food Bar, and more!
Chester Cathedral - 15th and 16th June. You will be able to view the winners of the Green Expo Photo Competition winners in the Cloisters over the weekend. You will also find talks 'Cathedral at Height' on its Solar panels and a walk up the tower to view the panels in action.
Atfest – Town Hall Square and more - Sunday 16th June. You will find Chester Cycling Campaign and other organisations in Town Hall Square will a range of activities to encourage people to walk, bike and trike into and around the city. Check out Exchange Square for the stunt bikes displays at intervals during the day. Storyhouse, family fun activities with an active travel theme. New Chester Market will have Bike Factory Demonstration in the middle of the day.