Free activities and events
All of the free events and activities at Storyhouse in one place!- Library, The Kitchen, Storyhouse, Garret Theatre, Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Storyhouse is and always will be completely free to visit. We are open 8am-11pm each day (from 9.30am on Sundays).
Below are all of the activities and events that you can come and enjoy at Storyhouse for free. With activities ranging from kids’ crafts to the Language and Culture Cafe, we hope that there is something for everyone. Come and visit Storyhouse without spending a penny. This house is your house.
Aged 16-25? All Young Storyhouse (except Young Company) groups are also completely free – find out more here.
Want to join the library? It’s free to use the Wifi, desk spaces and computers as well as take out books in the building and access audiobooks and ebooks from home. We’ll also recommend books you’ll love, give digital support to help you use computers, as well as our Telephone Befriending Service. Head here to join and find out more.
Join us in the Kitchen at Storyhouse for some fun rhymes and stories with the library team. Suitable for younger children and toddlers.
Drop in to the library for help with family history research. A Storyhouse volunteer can help you discover your family’s past.
An informal, monthly, oral storytelling group to share traditional stories, folk tales, myths and legends all told from the heart, not read from a book.
Meet and Mix is for people aged 18-24 to come together and hang out. It’s for people who could be shy, anxious, neurodiverse, lonely, looking to make friends, wanting a safe space to hang out, or looking for like-minded people.
Whether you’re a beginner or a Scrabble pro, test out your wordplay skills with Storyhouse’s Scrabble Club.
A social group for autistic adults. Board games will be available to play at the session or people can just chat if they prefer.
A meet up to practice your English! This monthly event is for people who are learning English at college/school and wants more practice in an informal environment.
This informal and friendly group meets twice a month to listen to an extract, short story or poem which is read aloud.
A space for people to talk whether its for five minutes while you have a brew, or for an hour of good conversation.
Do you like playing games, like Jenga, Connect 4, Uno or other Boardgames? Come and join in our evening session!
Fusion is a community choir that sings both modern pop and folk music, with a focus on creating our own harmonies.
Chester Mystery Plays invites everyone to get involved in this summer’s production by designing a fabric panel inspired by nature using a variety of techniques including fabric painting and embroidery.
Open to anyone, at any level of linguistic ability, who is interested in the polish language and Poland’s culture.
Arts and Crafts for children designed with a different theme each weekend.
Join us in celebrating The Great Big Green Week with colouring in sheets, a Wordsearch and a Treasure Hunt around Storyhouse!
Create your very own piece of recycled paper out of waste alongside our Young Leaders, as part of The Great Big Green Week!
Use your imagination to make something amazing out of rubbish to help the environment.
Come along and play new and traditional board and table top games in an informal sociable setting. Everyone welcome, suitable for all abilities.
Hear from a panel of fascinating local people as they share their unique life stories.
2-4pm, The Meeting Room. Free to attend. We are a friendly group of people who would welcome some new members….
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1 hr 44 | AD | A fictional American desert town in 1955 where the itinerary of a junior Stargazer and Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world changing events
Chester Mystery Plays invites everyone to get involved in this summer’s production by designing a fabric panel inspired by nature using a variety of techniques including fabric painting and embroidery.
Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent!
Storyhouse and Chester Zoo are collaborating in a first-of-its-kind project, offering young people the opportunity to consolidate and develop their awareness around the challenges we face on planet Earth.
Jean Martyn is bringing her fun and effervescent show to Chester. Joined by A Handbag of Harmonies, be prepared for an evening of musical classics as you’ve never heard them before.
In his spoken word show, John Lydon is touring the UK. He’ll talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.
A new stand-up show about the joys of raising children with special needs, from the star of hit Radio 4 series 6.5 Children, and author of book Normal Schmormal.
Film screenings for careers on last Thursday of every month at Storyhouse Cinemas.
1 hr 30 | Join us for an evening of short films and previews of upcoming events for young people aged 16-25 who want to break into the film industry
1 hr | The quintessential German Expressionist film masterpiece. Robert Wiene’s distorted sets, sinister shadows and unnerving characters set to a live score.