Are you looking for something to do either with friends or family this bank holiday weekend?
We've put together a list of some events which are happening over the three days in and around Chester.
The Flipside Campout
The Flipside Campout will take place at Kings Acre Farm in Saughall on Sunday and Monday, August 28 and 29.
American-born singer, songwriter, musician and artist Jeb Loy Nicholls will headline a stellar bill of local and national artists.
Complementing the musicians will be a host of DJs playing a sunshine selection of folk, rock, jazz, world and Balearic for the perfect summer soundtrack.
For the meat eaters Bunny BBQ will be serving up locally sourced top quality burgers and hot dogs and Satsuma Pop Up Bistro will be offering a vegetarian and vegan barbecue.
There will be real ale and ciders from Spitting Feathers and Azulito Coffee will be providing proper quality coffee served from an Italian APE cart.
Tickets are £12 advance (14 years and up) or £15 on the gate. This includes overnight camping and parking. For more information visit http://www.flipsidecampout.com/
Comic Con
The CL Comic Con is being hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester on Saturday, August 27 with guest star appearances from several movies and TV shows.
This event is a must for any Game of Thrones fans as Kae Alexander (also known as Leaf) will appear for photo and autograph opportunities as well as an amazing replica of the Iron Throne.
Guest stars from Doctor Who , Storage Hunters, Star Wars and Pawn Stars will also attend.
Traders ranging from costume manufacturers, sweet stalls, comic books and artwork will be around the venue.
There will also be a cosplay championship competition where someone will walk away with a cash prize of £250.
Free family sports day at Nuffield Chester
Nuffield Health Chester will host a retro sports day and group dog walk on Saturday, August 27 to celebrate Team GB’s achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Events include a 45-60 minute dog walking event around the Duke’s Drive for all the family to enjoy from 9- 10am and a fun packed two hours of Retro Sports Gamesfrom 11am-1pm at Nuffield Health Chester, CH4 7QP.
For further information call 01244 689830 or visit IAmTeamGB.com
Rise Above Sportive
Olympic silver medallist, 30-time Tour de France stage winner and 2011 World Road Race Champion Mark Cavendish will be in Chester on Sunday, August 28 for the return of his Rise Above Sportive.
Mark himself will be present on the day again to ride on the course, meet some of the riders and hand out finishing medals.
There are three routes again – Enthusiast 80km, Purist 120km, Extremist 160km. The ride will capture scenic forestry roads, linked with breath-taking views and iconic Welsh landscapes including the famous Horseshoe Pass. The ride is full of challenging climbs and inspiring countryside as well as riding on closed roads in Chester.
For route details see riseabovesportive.com
Birthday BBQ at The Lord Binning
The Lord Binning, set in two acres of beautiful grounds in leafy Kelsall , located only eight miles from Chester City Centre , celebrates five years in business this coming Bank Holiday .
To celebrate The Lord Binning turning five, this coming August bank holiday Monday (August 29) the team at New Moon are inviting one and all to join them for a special birthday BBQ, with a free kids bouncy castle along with special drinks promotions to get the party started!
To find out more visit www.lordbinning.co.uk or call 01829 751 441.
Dee Rocks at Alexander's
Chester's Dee 106.3 will be hosting a Bank Holiday musical festival on Sunday, August 28 to celebrate the best of the live and local music scene.
Ticket's are £5 with the festival starting at 2pm - late.
There will also be an all day BBQ.
Cheshire Game and Country Fair
The Cheshire Game and Country Fair will be at the Cheshire Country Showground at Tabley over the August Bank Holiday weekend (August 27-29).
The show is open daily from 10am–6pm. Admission prices: adults £13, over 65s £12, children £4.
For further information and discounted advance tickets see www.livingheritagecountryshows.com or call 01283 820548.
Charity fun day at Eaton Hall
Eaton Hall Gardens charity open day from 10.30am-5pm in Eccleston on Sunday. Gun dog and falconry displays, charity stalls and lots more. Adults £7, children £2, family £16. Call 01244 684400 or visit www.eatonestate.co.uk.
