What's On Upton

Faure’s Requiem is one of the most popular of all choral works. Written by the composer in memory of his parents, it is a gentle, reflective piece that provides comfort for those left behind.

A spectacular evening of live music, lights and video in honour of one of the greatest bands of all time

Bad Manners + Support. Artists performing: BAD MANNERS.: Tickets avaiable.

Music for Kings Queens and Princes

This concert sees Daniel Parkinson make a welcome return. Daniel, a former Chester Philharmonic string player, is now making a name for himself as Assistant Music Director for Northern Ballet.

Chester Schools Concert Band

A One-day Workshop led by the composer, Bob Chilcott. Described by the Observer newspaper as “a contemporary hero of British choral music”, Bob Chilcott has always been immersed in the choral tradition of his country.

Jonthan Guy clarinet; Leanne Cody piano

Join the Hare Hill Ranger for an insight into Ranger life. An informative walk around the varied landscape of the Hare Hill estate with one of our Rangers. You’ll learn about the day to day running of the park, and find out more about the life of a National Trust Ranger. The walk will last 1-2 hours.

Would you like help identifying Spring birdsong' Join our local bird watching experts Brian and Alison for an informative two hour walk through Hare Hill garden and parkland. You’ll discover much more about bird activity at this time of year. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome accompanied by adults.

Join one of our expert gardeners for a relaxed and informative walk around the garden. They’ll be able to point out the seasonal highlights, talk you through the plans for the garden, and help with any questions you may have. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

The UK’s biggest and most spectacular Big Top show, GANDEYS – YOUR CIRCUS is coming to Ellesmere Port with an all new action-packed star-studded production for all the family.

Chester & Merseyside Inland Waterways Association Monthly Talk/Meetings - Phil Clayton of the BCN Society will give us an introduction to the Birmingham Canal Navigations, their history, development and changes in recent years

This 5 acre garden holds many hidden gems. Comprising extensive mature wooded areas, underplanted with a variety of interesting and unusual woodland plants - all at their very best in spring. A selection of deep seasonal borders surround a mystical sunken garden, planted to suit its challenging conditions.

Looking out over the dramatic Dee Estuary from a lofty perch of the Wirral peninsula, Ness Botanic Gardens boasts 64 spectacular acres of landscaped and natural gardens overflowing with horticultural treasures.

10 acres of landscaped garden and woodland started in 1994 with impressive views over the Cheshire countryside. Steeply terraced in places. Specimen trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, conifers, mixed and herbaceous borders; 4 ponds, formal and wildlife.

**NOW OPEN FOR SELLER STALL BOOKINGS** What’s on offer? Lots of stalls bursting with top quality LIKE NEW and NEW baby & children’s items from birth to 8 Yrs.

Join us this spring and visit our new exhibition which reveals the tragic life of Ada Watt and the legacy left by her short time living here.

A free monthly way-marked 10K run around Speke Hall estate. A chance to enjoy traffic free routes, great views and have a great training opportunity. Join us for Trust10 which is held on fourth Sunday of each month. You can run on your own or with running friends or family.

Join us this spring and visit our new exhibition which reveals the tragic life of Ada Watt and the legacy left by her short time living here.

Take a step back in time and join us in celebrating May Day with the Tudors. You’ll have a historical spring in your step as you browse through our Tudor market stalls, see our Great Hall beautifully dressed for the occasion and our Tudor gentleman and ladies glide through Elizabeth I’s favourite dance.

This evening lecture will be delivered by Dr. Peter Lindfield, Early Career Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, as part of our partnership series. Your ticket includes a warming meal in Speke Hall’s Home Farm restaurant. Medieval furniture was in short supply in Georgian and Victorian Britain.

40-acre garden, terraced and landscaped, designed by Thomas Mawson (considered the leading exponent of garden design in early C20), it is the only Grade II* Arts and Crafts garden in Cheshire that remains complete and in excellent condition.

Frodsham & District Choral Society warmly invite you to join us to sing Mozart’s Requiem. We will be using the Novello vocal score edited by Best (NOV070224) Many of you will be experienced singers who are just savouring the opportunity to sing this work again, because it is so rewarding to perform.

Neston Civic Hall plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK, personally selected by Jason Manford.

Four separate Antique emporiums each with numerous dealers. Lots to see Tea shop on site Camping and Caravaning Plenty of parking Search Lady Heyes Crafts and Antiques Centre

We are very fortunate to welcome William Bracken - a local teenage sensation and Chester Young Musician of the Year 2016 playing for us on the Steinway Grand Piano. William has a long list of credits to his name and offers both classics and jazz.

3 acres; lawns fronting house, wild flower meadow. Surprise approach to walled garden, with reminders of Roger Lancelyn Green’s retellings, Excalibur, Robin Hood and Jabberwocky. Scented sundial garden for the visually impaired. Memorial sculpture for Richard Lancelyn Green by Sue Sharples.

Superb setting near Delamere Forest. Total area 45 acres incl mature woodland, new woodland and new arboretum all with connecting pathways. Approx 4½ acres of gardens surrounding large Edwardian House. Vegetable garden, exotic garden, chapel garden, pool garden, woodland garden, lawned area with beds.

Wedding Open Evening - Tuesday 24th April 6pm till 9pm. This is a FREE event, come along and view this marquee venue Weddings On The Waterfront, set in the ground or Riversdale Police Club, Aigburth, Liverpool. HUGE Savings on normal marquee hire prices.

Set around a tranquil pool this Monet style landscape has a wealth of moisture loving plants, incl iris and candelabra primulas. Drier areas feature unusual perennials and rarer trees and shrubs.

Very popular Fair in the Historic Market Town of Mold. 10am - 4pm . (RECORD STORE DAY EVENT) 23 stalls of Rare and collectable music, Vinyl,CD’s,Tapes,DVD’s,Memorabilia Top record dealers attending from around the UK. Admission – Adults 50p Concessions Free!

We start with the well loved one act opera, “Cavalleria Rusticana” the story of a tragic love tangle in a Sicilian village. With its vivid characters and glorious music, including the gorgeous “Easter Hymn”, this is an ideal chance for those who already love opera and those who would like to know more about it.

Join us for our annual celebration of music with broad mix of jazz, rock and classical music performed by the finest young musicians in the county.

A smart, witty new musical by Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth about truth, celebrity and public outrage. A shocking crime divides the nation. Fingers are pointed, sides are drawn, facts are hard to come by.

Bringing together a selection of the finest and best loved songs from the most successful West End musicals of all time. From Jesus Christ Superstar to Wicked, Jersey Boys to Les Miserables, join Dee & Alyn for a glitzy night of show tunes.

As part of his “Inspirations and Legends” theme Mayor Bob Gaffey invites you to an Evening with Dafydd Iwan & Guests in the Anthony Hopkins Theatre.

Jonny is a teacher, a workshop leader and an avid football fan. Jonny is deaf. He was born deaf to hearing parents who were afraid that disability would stigmatise their son. ‘Louder Is Not Always Clearer’ is an honest portrayal of the vulnerability of a deaf man, created and performed by a deaf man.

Combining folk, country and jazz influences to stunning effect with her 5-piece band, Alys Williams is one of Wales’ leading singers. She has headlined the National Eisteddfod as well as appeared on BBC 1’s The Voice.

A recent prize-winner, the dazzling New Zealand-born Benjamin Baker is a young soloist and rising talent who is earmarked for great things. He is joined by Hungarian pianist Daniel Lebhardt in a programme which includes the great Beethoven Kreutzer sonata and a romantic sonata by Strauss.

An unmissable new version of this gripping noir thriller by Graham Greene. Fred is found dead – they deny it was murder. Rose is in love – they say she’s in danger. And that boy, Pinkie….

Tennessee Williams’ timeless classic is a raging portrayal of what it means to be an outsider, in a society where we’re all desperate to belong. When Stanley’s anxious, seductive and fiercely clever sister-in-law Blanche DuBois comes to stay, her arrival threatens his entire way of life.

The bubble rush is a fantastic family friendly event which will leave you bubbling with excitement whilst raising vital funds for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice Along the course you will enter different bubble zones with coloured bubbly foam walls often reaching 5 foot at each station.

with over 15 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls

An invitation event. This is a fun, interactive family day out with lots of free activities and offers to thank our loyal local customers for their business over the last 23 years, and also to introduce ourselves to those who haven’t visited us before, or not for a while.

No need to book. No traders - No plants - No food - No new goods (weather permitting). Gates open at 7am -2pm SUNDAY 29th April, 27th May, 24th June, 29th July, 26th August, 30th September, 28th October

Join Decibellas on their return from a concert tour of Budapest! The programme explores journeys, whether leaving on the Chatanooga Choo Choo or crossing a Bridge over troubled water, it proves that music transcends borders.

PALS are holding a Coffee Morning and Plant Sale. You will find plants for sale. There is also always a delicious selection of homemade cakes and bakes to tempt you, along with tea, coffee and drinks for children. It is an opportunity for you to relax with a hot drink, toast and friendly faces.