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Marvel heroes and Disney favourites confirmed for Northamptonshire’s Kids Summer Festival
Back to Latest NewsMarvel heroes and Disney favourites confirmed for Northamptonshire’s Kids Summer FestivalFrom superheroes and princesses, to alpacas and tractor rides - Chester House Estate has unveiled its fun-packed...
Kids Summer Festival: Competition
Back to Latest NewsKids Summer Festival: CompetitionWin tickets for our Kids Summer Festival at Chester House Estate, taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30thJuly 2023. Our popular Kids Summer...
Full line up confirmed as the Romans get set to return to Chester House Estate
Back to Latest NewsFull line up confirmed as the Romans get set to return to Chester House Estate A host of experts are on route to Chester House Estate this...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Competition
Back to Latest NewsA Midsummer Nights Dream: CompetitionWin an outdoor theatre experience at The Chester House Estate! To celebrate our first outdoor theatre event of 2023, the team at Chester...
A celebration of our volunteers!
Back to Latest NewsA celebration of our dedicated volunteers!To celebrate National Volunteer Week we are throwing the spotlight on our dedicated volunteers – who do everything from helping at events,...
A step back in time: Romans set to return to Chester House Estate!
Back to Latest NewsA step back in time: Romans set to return to Chester House Estate! June 2023: Chester House Estate is making history this summer – stepping back in...
Robins take flight to Chester House Estate to celebrate hospice birthday
Back to Latest NewsRobins take flight to Chester House Estate to celebrate hospice birthday! June 2023: Five hundred hand-crafted robins are on route to Chester House Estate, set to nest...
Woof Fest is back – and it’s something worth barking about!
Back to Latest NewsWoof Fest is back at Chester House Estate – and it’s something worth barking about! Woof Fest is back at Chester House Estate – and it’s something...
Children spring into Chester House Estate to bottle feed lambs
Back to Latest NewsChildren spring into the Chester House Estate to bottle feed lambs Children spring into the Chester House Estate to bottle feed lambs More than 4,600 children have...
Hundreds of families set to spring over to Chester House Estate to bottle-feed lambs
Back to Latest NewsHundreds of families set to spring over to Chester House Estate to bottle-feed lambs As ewes from a local farm prepare to give birth over the coming...
Walking through time – 10,000 years of history now on display
Back to Latest NewsWalking through time – 10,000 years of history now on display February 3rd, 2023: Visitors to Chester House Estate can now weave their way through time – thanks...
New exhibition revealing the skills of Northamptonshire potters past and present
Back to Latest NewsNew exhibition revealing the skills of Northamptonshire potters past and presentA new temporary exhibition at the Chester House Estate shows how local communities have been exploring their...
Pedestrian bridges over the River Nene officially open
Back to Latest NewsCommunities connected: steel bridges on the River Nene formally opened and in use for Chester House Estate visitors. November 25th 2022: Two much-needed pedestrian bridges have been formally opened...
Historic England reveals Heritage at Risk in the Midlands
Historic England reveals Heritage at Risk in the Midlands Kibworth Windmill, Kibworth Harcourt, Langton Road, Harborough. Restored postmill with redbrick round house and timber framed body. Heritage at Risk 2022.View...
New foot bridges completed over the River Nene
New foot bridges connect Chester House Estate with communities Two new bridges have been completed providing a footway linking North Northamptonshire Council’s Chester House Estate with the heart of Wellingborough...
Three generations of the Clarke Family at Chester Farm – 1929 to 1958
Three generations of the Clarke Family at Chester Farm 1929 to 1958 Standing L-R: Eric, Pauline, Joyce, Harry. Sitting: Captain William Clarke MC, George Clarke (Charlotte’s father), Charlotte (Captain Clarke’s...
Royal seal of approval for the Chester House Estate
Royal seal of approval for the Chester House Estate Chester House Estate received a very special guest yesterday when Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, visited the nationally significant heritage...
June 2022 Archaeological Dig Blog
Follow along everyday throughout our June 2022 Archaeological Digs in partnership with the University of Leicester (School of Archaeology & Ancient History)Follow along for daily updates from the excavation team...
River Nene Bridge Replacement Update
BRIDGE PROJECT DUE TO START We are delighted to confirm that our incredibly exciting River Nene bridge replacement programme starts tomorrow! The construction programme is expected to last around 12...
Festival celebrating Nene Valley communities & heritage
Festival celebrating Nene Valley communities past and present to take place A summer festival showcasing the history, archaeology and heritage of the Nene Valley will launch at the Chester House...