The Groves at the River Dee – Chester, Cheshire UK – Bandstand Performances 2009

The Groves is a beautiful area of Chester to visit and certainly during the summer months the community makes the most of the River Dee; using it for lots of annual events and charity fundraising days.

The Groves became the riverside promenade from as early as the 18th century and now covers a much larger area along the side of the River Dee.

Charles Croughton took the lease on the area in 1726 choosing to plant an avenue of trees as well as making the river bank far more secure.

During the 1700′s the area took its name, the Groves. With the development of the Chester city walls structure and the addition of the ‘Recorder’s Steps’ the Groves and the walls became joined together.

It is thought that the Groves may have been the main area of the port of Chester with the stone for the original fortress being extracted from quarries here in Roman times.

The Groves Today

Visiting the River Dee is a must for the tourist in Chester. Whether you choose to enjoy a peaceful walk or prefer to experience the river by boat it is a stunning place to be and a very relaxing atmostphere.

August Events at the River Dee

Following on from the excitement of the year’s annual events on the River Dee, which include the Dragon Boat Festival and the Chester Raft Race, there is entertainment at the Groves throughout the summer school holidays.

Performances on The Bandstand:

Sunday 2nd  August      2-2.30pm and 4-6pm            Llangollen Silver Band

Saturday 8th August      2-2.30pm and 4-6pm            Speeddaddies

Sunday 16th August      2-2.30pm and 4-6pm            Jimmy Ray and the Firewalkers

Sunday 23rd August      2-2.30pm and 4-6pm            Cool Jazz

Sunday 30th August      2-2.30pm and 4-6pm            Dee Sign Choir

September Events at  The Bandstand

Saturday 5th September         2-2.30pm and 4-6pm     Dee Sign Choir

Sunday 13th September          2-2.30pm and 4-6pm     City of Chester Band

Sunday 20th September         2-2.30pm and 4-6pm     Shrewsbury Concert Band

Saturday 26th September      2-2.30pm and 4-6pm     Llay Welfare Band

Sunday 27th September         2-2.30pm and 4-6pm     Chester Wind Band

Don’t forget to the check the Chester Weather before you leave home. 

For more fun and entertainment in Chester and Cheshire take a look at our

Chester Entertainment Directory

and

Chester Entertainment in August