About The City Brief Ellesmere Port

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port is shaped by its industrial roots and evolving community life, where local events bring people together across neighbourhoods such as the Town Centre, Ledsham Garden Village, Hooton, Sycamore Green, Oaklands, Overpool, and Bank and Bunbury Locks. At the heart of this rhythm lies The City Brief, a weekly guide to what’s happening right now in Ellesmere Port, no hype, just clear information on gatherings, festivals, and accessible activities.

The annual Ellesmere Port Canal Festivals take place across late spring into early summer at locations near Coliseum Leisure Park and Whitby Hall's grounds. These events feature boat parades along the Manchester Ship Canal, live music from local bands, artisan markets in The Port Arcades Shopping Centre, and family-friendly zones within Narrows Community Park or Ellesmere Park. Mutiny at the Port, an annual pirate-themed festival, occurs on 7th–8th June each year with cannon displays near Kings Moat Garden Village, costume competitions held at Little Theatre, and themed activities across Hawthorn Court and Rivacre.

Recurring weekly events include National Waterways Museum Sunday Events, which are hosted every Sunday throughout the year. These take place close to Ellesmere Port Railway Station in the historic dockside area adjacent to Action Transport Theatre and Trinity Methodist Church. Guided tours of industrial heritage sites run from 10am to 4pm; children can join interactive exhibits or seasonal storytelling sessions.

Other annual highlights include Sport in The Port 10k, held each June at Ellesmere Park with races for runners across age groups, and the Tree of Light Celebration during winter months. This event features lighting installations near Whitby Hall's grounds and live performances from local choirs and dance troupes. Sunday buffet nights at Essence Of Spice continue to draw regulars seeking shared meals in a relaxed setting.

The City Brief also tracks developments such as new family attractions opening at Cheshire Oaks Shopping Centre during peak seasons or the seasonal Cherry Blossom Season when cherry trees bloom along Hayrack Church Farm's walkways. As demand for childcare remains high on school holidays, these events offer structured opportunities to spend time together across areas like Great Sutton and Little Theatre.

Residents are advised that parking near major centres such as Cheshire Oaks Shopping Centre can be limited during sales periods or peak seasons, planning journeys using motorway access via M56/M53 is recommended.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Ellesmere Port – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.