Welcome to Chester Civic Trust.
It is a voluntary organization of over 400 people drawn from all
walks of life in the City of Chester and the surrounding areas in the North West
of England. The members have one interest
in common: the conservation and improvement of this unique city and
its immediate surroundings. The Trust has been promoting high
standards of planning and design for developments in the City, since its
formation in 1960. It also monitors the many buildings and sites of local, national and international
interest, in order to secure their protection and preservation. 
The Trust has a very busy programme, with a comprehensive lecture series, to which non members are very welcome to attend. These cover the history and development of Chester over the past 2000 years: take a look at the programme in Lectures.
Events include Heritage Open Days. This is an annual celebration of Chester's heritage, and is open to all. For members, informal presentations are also given on a wide range of topics. Guided tours are also arranged, around Chester to other parts of the United Kingdom.
If you want to help create a better environment for residents and visitors to Chester then join us and become a member of the Chester Civic Trust: see Membership.
Visit us or Hire Rooms
Our headquarters is in the heart of the city. For a visit, or for room hire, take a look at Bishop Lloyd's Palace for more information. We are open to visitors during the week and our rooms can be hired at modest rates for a wide range of activities.
See our Contact Us pages for details on any of the above topics. Email the webmaster with any general comments on this site.
| Also available from the Chester Civic Trust: '2000 Years of Building', a unique book and chronological guide to Chester's unique Architectural Heritage, from Roman times to the present. Click here for more information and order form |
Date of last update 27 June 2008