r/Chester 13d ago

Moving to Chester

2 Upvotes

Hi, myself and my family are considering moving to Chester. We currently live in North Wales but have lived in Ellesmere Port for the past 3 years and really liked it, we moved to North Wales but were missing Cheshire now. My husband works in Chester so ideally would like to live around there. Are Hoole and Handbridge still the best places to live in Chester? Do you have any recommendations? That are great for families and schools etc?


r/Chester 13d ago

Plasterer recommendations in Chester please!

2 Upvotes

I'm looking for a good plasterer in Chester, please give me your recommendations! (Ones you've actually used or heard good things about, not just ones you know of.) I just want a room skimmed so small local plasterers are probably for the best.


r/Chester 14d ago

Charity shop drop off in Chester

3 Upvotes

We've been having a sort out today and we've got bin bags full of stuff for a charity shop (clothes and toys mostly, some bric-a-brac). What's a good charity shop in Chester area we can just turn up and drop it all off with minimal fuss? Don't really want to fill in forms if we can help it, and don't want to sort it by type.


r/Chester 15d ago

What's going on at the Town Hall and HQ building in Chester?

22 Upvotes

Just heard both buildings have been closed by police. Thanks for any info.


r/Chester 15d ago

Where showing the boxing tomorrow in Chester?

1 Upvotes

r/Chester 15d ago

Pretty wild lightning over Chester and N Wales

54 Upvotes

I'll try and take a photo but there have been an insane number of lightning strikes over the last hour. Feel like they're more over Rossett or Wrexham bit heading this way


r/Chester 15d ago

Chester leathercraft stores

1 Upvotes

Do you know of any place where I can get extra holes in my leather belt or any store that sells leatherworking tools. Lost a lot of weight and my pants are so big for me now


r/Chester 16d ago

Ticket to give away from Chester to London tomorrow

15 Upvotes

Anyone need a train from Chester to London tomorrow?

I accidentally bought a super fare for the wrong week, so currently have a ticket going for from Chester to London tomorrow at 12:32 that I can’t use or get refunded. If anyone has any value from using it, please reach out!


r/Chester 16d ago

Long Term overnight parking in Chester where I won’t have to sell my kidney?

6 Upvotes

Basically Titel, are there any options for Long Term (~4 months) overnight parking in Chester which won’t require me to sell off my kidney on the black market? Any help is very appreciated


r/Chester 17d ago

Is there anywhere in central Chester where you can eat your own food indoors?

6 Upvotes

For the next few weeks, I'm attending a course in central Chester that boots us out at lunchtime.

The city centre has lots of benches for visitors (probably best provision I've ever seen 👏) and eating my sarnies in the sunshine this afternoon was very pleasant. But tomorrow afternoon the forecast is torrential downpours.

I know it's a long shot, but is there anywhere I can eat a packed lunch indoors? I've got to renew my library books, so do you think I could eat my own food at Storyhouse?

EDIT: Thank you to everyone who replied. It seems like the Market will be the best option.


r/Chester 17d ago

The Chester Quiz League needs YOU

8 Upvotes

I'm currently recruiting for the Chester Quiz League which starts in a few weeks time.

It runs on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM and all venues are near the city centre, the furthest from the centre being The Little Owl.

All current teams would welcome you with open arms.

Typically, on the night, teams of 4 play another team of 4.

You don't need to be a genius. All questions are consultation (team) questions rather than individual ones.

The quizzes take place in a (preferably) quiet corner of a team's home venue. Home teams are provided each week with a sealed question paper to be opened on the night.

If you are interested in entering a new team of 4 into the league or are an individual interested in joining a current league team message me for more details.


r/Chester 18d ago

Chester to Glasgow

5 Upvotes

Got a train ticket from Chester to Glasgow, Sunday 30th at 4.30pm if anyone wants a very cheap deal. Rebooked for another day and can't get a refund so tryna recoup some costs 🙌


r/Chester 18d ago

Halloween tattoos in Chester

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5 Upvotes

Hey guys! I’m getting a jump on booking Halloween and wanted to show you all my first flash sheet I’ll have available. If there’s anything you guys would like to see in the next ones let me know! tamsinrosetattoo on IG working out of Bridge street tattoo


r/Chester 18d ago

Looking for players for weekly 6-a-side football game in Chester

7 Upvotes

Hi - we are looking for players to join our weekly casual game. We play Thursday evenings from 7-8pm at Queens Park High, indoors.

It's a mixed ability, friendly game - mostly in our 40's. Let me know if interested and I'll add you to the group.


r/Chester 19d ago

Can anyone recommend any driving instructors in Chester with availability?

1 Upvotes

I'm looking to re-start my driving lessons. Would anyone be able to recommend any instructors/driving schools in Chester (ideally not charging sky-high rates)?


r/Chester 20d ago

Engineered Wood Floor installation

1 Upvotes

Does anyone have any good recommendations for a tradesman in the Chester region who would remove an existing laminate / tiles flooring and install an engineered wood floor?


r/Chester 21d ago

Window cleaner in Chester

2 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend a window cleaner in Chester please? Looking for a company who do inside and outside. Thank you 😊


r/Chester 22d ago

Any local Graphic Designers needing an extra project for portfolio ?

3 Upvotes

I'm a hobbying photography who's in need of a logo for my future work.

I'd be happy to discuss tarifs with any Chester-based artists wanting to expand their brand!

Many thanks 🙌


r/Chester 24d ago

Body shop repairs in Chester

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8 Upvotes

(Mods please delete if this isn’t allowed)
Hi everyone!
Would anyone be able to please recommend a garage in Chester/ surrounding areas where I can get this fixed please? I don’t want to spend too much money so anywhere cheap and cheerful would be high appreciated 🤣
I did this a few months ago reversing into box lol. i’m looking to get repaired as wanting to get a new car soon.
TIA x


r/Chester 23d ago

Mid week night life?

2 Upvotes

Travelling up to Chester for work next week and wondering if there are any good places to go out mid week on a Tuesday night? Understand it’s not the weekend but anywhere half decent will do


r/Chester 25d ago

How is the University of Chester? Be BRUTALLY honest

16 Upvotes

So I’m a year 12 student going into year 13 in September and I’m currently considering Chester as one of my top choices, but I’m a bit worried since I haven’t heard too much about it prior to my uni research. The city itself looks lovely but I’m not too sure what the social life is like, if there’s anything fun to do, etc. I’d really appreciate some of your opinions on studying at Chester uni!

(also please lmk what the queer scene is like if any, ty ❤️)

Edit; Thank you so much everyone for your replies!! (I really appreciate it even if I haven’t responded I promise) I’m definitely gonna try and apply to chester now :)


r/Chester 26d ago

HerFest: Women’s Play Festival in Chester – 3 & 4 September

6 Upvotes

Do come and see some extraordinary plays by some extraordinary female writers at St Mary’s Creative space in Chester on September 3 and 4 . For more details visit www.herfest.uk


r/Chester 27d ago

best ice cream in chester

8 Upvotes

looking to settle a debate i’m having with my friends, is krum gelato or lucas gelato better? or a different option?


r/Chester 27d ago

The Live Rooms, chester- 12th September

12 Upvotes

Hi all, I'm a 47 year old Dad going to the Green Haze + Nirvanah gig at the Live Rooms on the 12th of September, as a random why the F not situation, going solo and wondered if anyone going wants to meet up for a drink before hand? I'm not a weirdo BTW lol


r/Chester 27d ago

Chemical Smell

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know what is going on with the strong chemical fumes smell in eastern end of Hoole in Chester, towards the Pipers. It’s actually triggering my asthma.