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Storyhouse in Chester
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8.7/10
Culture, library, coffee, shelter
Solid TTDC score
Public ratings
4.6 Google 2,658 4.1 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 4.1 out of 5 438
Open until 11pm Book ahead Kids welcome Step-free Open late
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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.7/10
Culture, library, coffee, shelter
Solid TTDC score
Public ratings
4.6 Google 2,658 4.1 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 4.1 out of 5 438

Attraction · Theatre

Storyhouse

Hunter Street ·CH1 2AR ·0.2 miles from The Cross
Open until 11pm Hunter Street 0.2 miles from The Cross
Best for you need culture without committing the whole day to one thing: a film and a show and You are meeting people in the city centre and need somewhere that can cope with mixed ages...
Good to know Performing Arts Theatre on Hunter Street and family-friendly
Avoid if you need a quiet, hushed library at every hour.
  • Hunter Street
  • Theatre
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Food
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Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want culture without committing the whole day to one thing: a film, a show, the library, food or just a dry place to pause.
  • You are meeting people in the city centre and need somewhere that can cope with mixed ages and mixed plans.
  • You want a reliable rainy-day anchor near the Cathedral, Northgate, Chester Market and the main shopping streets.

Avoid if

  • You want a quiet, hushed library at every hour. Storyhouse is a working public building and can be busy.
  • You expect easy parking at the door. Hunter Street is central and largely pedestrianised around the building.
  • You need a spontaneous show ticket for something popular and have not checked availability.

Book theatre, cinema and busy events online. The building is open long hours, but tickets, tables and popular seats still need a proper check.

Checked listings

What's on at Storyhouse

All Chester events

Theatre & arts

MAPA: School of Rock

Thu 13 Aug · 19:30

Storyhouse

Majestic Productions brings School of Rock to Storyhouse for three days in August.

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Theatre & arts

Jane Eyre

Tue 10 Nov to Sat 21 Nov · 19:00

Storyhouse Theatre

Storyhouse co-production of the Sally Cookson and Mike Akers adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel.

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In a paragraph

Storyhouse is Chester's theatre, cinema, library, food and events building on Hunter Street, set in the former Odeon with a modern theatre extension and a very public, lived-in feel.

What it's like

Storyhouse works because it is not only a night-out building. At 10am it can be library, coffee, prams and laptops; by evening it can be theatre queues, cinema tickets, drinks and people cutting through from Northgate.

Culture, library, coffee, shelter

That mix is the point. It is one of the few Chester places where you can bring a child, meet a friend, hide from rain, work for an hour, see a film, or book a proper theatre night without changing postcode.

Worth knowing

Storyhouse is not just a theatre and not just a library, which is why it is useful. It can also be noisy, full and messy in the way real public buildings are. Use the programme for tickets; use the building when Chester needs a roof.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.2 miles from The Cross. Nearest practical car parks are city-centre options such as New Market Parking and Delamere Street. Do not expect a front-door car park.

Hours

Storyhouse lists the building as open 8am-11pm Monday to Saturday, and 9.30am-11pm on Sundays and bank holidays, excluding Christmas.

Food & drink

The Kitchen is listed as serving food from 8am to 8pm daily. Treat show nights as busier than ordinary daytime visits.

Access

Use Storyhouse's own access information for wheelchair spaces, companion tickets, relaxed performances, captions, audio description and seating needs.

8.7 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Storyhouse lists the building as open 8am-11pm Monday to Saturday, and 9.30am-11pm on Sundays and bank holidays, excluding Christmas.
Address
Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR
Booking
Theatre and cinema are best booked online. Phone booking is available, but Storyhouse lists a transaction charge for phone bookings and exchanges.
Pay
cards, contactless
Access
Use Storyhouse's own access information for wheelchair spaces, companion tickets, relaxed performances, captions, audio description and seating needs.
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross. Nearest practical car parks are city-centre options such as New Market Parking and Delamere Street. Do not expect a front-door car park.

Nearby plan

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Afterwards

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FAQ

What is Storyhouse in Chester?

Storyhouse is a theatre, cinema, library, food and events building on Hunter Street in Chester city centre.

What time is Storyhouse open?

Storyhouse lists opening as 8am-11pm Monday to Saturday, and 9.30am-11pm on Sundays and bank holidays, excluding Christmas.

Can you go to Storyhouse without seeing a show?

Yes. The library, food space and public areas mean it works as a daytime stop as well as a theatre or cinema venue.

Should you book Storyhouse tickets?

Yes for theatre, cinema and popular events. Book online if you can and check access or seating requirements before paying.

Is Storyhouse good for children?

Often, but check the programme. The building is family-friendly in feel, but not every show, film or event is aimed at children.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Hunter Street

Nearby alternatives and add-ons

Chester Picturehouse 1 min walk · Cinema Cinema, cafe-bar, rainy-day sanity The Kitchen 1 min walk · Western Restaurant Storyhouse food before the show Shropshire Arms 1 min walk · Pub Value pints, sport and pub nights
★ Useful guides · 3 reads

Where this place fits in

Chester rainy day guide Guide · 5 min Covered, indoor and weather-proof saves. One day in Chester itinerary Guide · 7 min A realistic day without overstuffing it. Good for children Guide · 5 min Easy meals when children are involved.

Updated 11 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?