Your Visit to Storyhouse in the Park
How to find us
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is in Grosvenor Park, in the heart of Chester city centre. If you are using a sat nav, use postcode CH1 1QQ (Vicars Lane).
Local, regional and national train services all run from Chester Station, which is a 10-minute walk away. Chester Bus Interchange is also a 10-minute walk away.
Parking
The nearest car park is the Multi Storey on Pepper Street (follow the AA Road signs for parking and Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.)
This car park is open until midnight, and disabled parking is available.
There are various other city centre car parks available. See local car parks. Please check closing times as in the event of rain delay the finish time may be a little later. Street parking is also available at evenings and weekends a few minutes walk away.
What happens if it rains, or is going to be hot?
Being outside will be an integral part of the experience. We’ve seen sunshine, drizzle, incredible sunsets and the odd Tempest. If you’re worried, you can buy a ticket for the covered area.
Come prepared – for matinées bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. For early evening performances bring warm clothes. Raincoats are recommended; you may bring an umbrella but please don’t use it if it can block anyone’s view. Don’t worry if you’ve left without these – we’ll be providing blankets, waterproof ponchos and umbrellas for sale on site too.
Occasionally very extreme weather may mean we have to stop and restart the show, we allow for up to 60 minutes delay.
With the exception of extreme heat warnings, we will never cancel a performance before the advertised start time, as the weather can change very quickly.
If we have to cancel the show, you will be offered the choice of a full refund or new tickets for a different date or time.
Can I buy food and drink?
Street Food including fresh, wood-fired pizza, burgers, fries, ice cream and more will be available to buy onsite. You can also bring your own soft drinks, food and snacks.
There will be a full bar available, with local craft beers, frozen cocktails, prosecco on ice and more. We kindly ask that you do not bring your own alcohol onsite – we are a fully licensed premises so this is prohibited.
This summer, you can pre-order Pizza and NEW Grazing Boxes for collection before your show, film or event.
Pre-show Pizza Pre-Preorders
Pre-show Pizzas can be ordered up to 72 hours before your show, film or event start time. Pre-show Pizzas must be collected no later than 30 minutes before the start of your booked show, film or event. But don’t worry! If you’re running late, you can collect your pizza at the interval instead.
Upgrade your experience!
Food Pre Orders
If you didn’t add a grazing box or wood-fired pizza to your order, don’t worry – you can still pre-order! Simply follow the links below, select your screening date and time, and take your pick.
Chair Hire
Grab a seat, sit back, and relax! Our comfortable deckchairs are available to hire at all Moonlight Flicks locations.
Is the park accessible?
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is accessible with no steps leading to the site and has accessible toilets on-site – but please do bear in mind that whilst there are concrete pathways at the park, the theatre auditorium is located on grass and you will need to travel over a small area of grass to reach it.
There will be plenty of team members welcoming audiences on site for any help or guidance you might need.
You can see our visual story here.
Seating
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is open-air, in-the-round and has unreserved seating in wide bench-style tiered terrace seating (called ‘Picnic Terraces’ and ‘Covered and Premium Picnic Terraces’) plus ‘Picnic Chairs’ which are directors chairs at ground level.
If you are a wheelchair user, you can book a Picnic Terrace ticket and transfer from your wheelchair to the Picnic Terrace or if you prefer, you can remain in your wheelchair and sit at ground level in the Picnic Chair area. Covered and Premium areas have steps up to them so are not accessible unless you are comfortable transferring from a wheelchair up several steps to your seat. There is a handrail.
Performances
Every single performance of Let The Sun Shine, Outlaws and Nell Gwynn will be live-captioned!
The following performances are BSL-interpreted:
Let The Sun Shine Sunday 16 August 5pm
Outlaws Sunday 16 August 12 noon
For Peter Pan, there will be the following accessible performances:
BSL interpreted: Saturday 15 August at 11.15am and 12.30pm
Relaxed performances for adults and children with SEN: Saturday 8 August at 12.30pm and Friday 14 August at 12.30pm
Relaxed performances for adults with SEN only: Wednesday 29 July at 12.30pm
If you have any extra requirements, please let us know by emailing hello@storyhouse.com
Free Essential Companion tickets are also available.
What are the different seating options?
Please note – for the first time in summer 2026, all seats at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre will be reserved! This is to ensure an improved experience for audiences. If you have any questions or would like further details, email hello@storyhouse.com.
There are five different seating areas in the open air theatre:
Terrace Seating
Reserved seating in wide bench-style tiered terrace seating.
Covered Seating
The second-to-back row of wide bench-style tiered terrace seating. Under cover giving some shade and shelter from the rain.
Premium Covered Seating
The very back row of wide bench-style tiered terrace seating. Under cover giving some shade and shelter from the rain.
Picnic Chairs
Two rows of directors’ chairs at ground level – ideal if you like to be in the heart of the action!
Premium Picnic Chairs
The front row of the Picnic Chairs with a small table available (no concessions available).
Seating in the theatre is provided – you do not need to bring a chair for these performances.
Take a look at the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre seating plan here
What time should I arrive for my show?
The show will start at the time specified on your ticket but please arrive in plenty of time to get settled and soak up the atmosphere!
The site will be open at least 90 minutes before your booked show, event or film.
Are dogs allowed?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome within the festival site – we often have young children on site so please be vigilant.
Only service dogs are allowed into the theatre.
Are there toilets?
Yes, there are toilets on the festival site, including accessible toilets.
How much are tickets? Are there concessions?
Tickets start from £20.25 for Storyhouse Members and £22.50 for non-Members – but the lowest priced tickets sell fast, so don’t wait!
Under 16s get 20% off all seats except Premium Seats.
Young Storyhouse Card members get £7 tickets on Tuesdays and Thursday, on Terrace Seating and Directors Chairs only.
Over 60s get 20% off on 24 July 4pm, 29 July 4pm and 27 August 2pm.
Groups get 10% off 10 tickets or more, 25% off 25 tickets or more.
Storyhouse Members get Priority Booking and 10% off 2 tickets.