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Arts & culture / CHESTER
Storyhouse
A library, cinema and theatre share this arts venue, giving you several ways to spend time indoors. Drop in to read and browse, or make a film or performance your booked focus. The library is a useful low-cost pause even when there is no show that suits your date.
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Before you go
Free entry to the building does not include every event. Check the programme and running time before buying performance tickets, and allow time for a meal before the start.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- Hunter Street, just off Northgate Street in central Chester.
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- No ticket needed to visit the library. Book films and performances separately; a free event may also have a reservation requirement.
- Access and getting around
- The venue reports lift and wheelchair access throughout. Check specific seating and companion-ticket arrangements through its access information before booking a performance.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- A reading break offers a calmer alternative to another long walk. Check the current family programme for age guidance and whether a session needs booking.
Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow 45–90 minutes; longer for a show for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.
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