About The City Brief Ellesmere Port
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port has a strong community identity rooted in its industrial heritage and waterside character. From the Ellesmere Port Industrial Area to neighbourhoods like Little Sutton and Great Sutton, the town spans diverse communities with their own local rhythms. The City Brief exists to help residents and visitors across these areas stay informed about what's happening each week, whether that's a festival at Ellesmere Park, events at the National Waterways Museum, or gatherings in town centres like Port Arcades Shopping Centre and beyond. Our weekly coverage captures the full calendar of Ellesmere Port life. The town hosts significant recurring events throughout the year: the Ellesmere Port Canal Festivals bring the waterside alive with boat parades and live music, whilst Mutiny at the Port offers pirate-themed celebrations. The National Waterways Museum consistently runs Sunday events, providing guided tours and family activities. For those interested in community activity, the Sport in The Port 10k and the Ellesmere Port Festival in September showcase local talent and participation. Beyond these signature occasions, there are weekly happenings worth knowing about, from dining events to smaller community gatherings across neighbourhoods like Sycamore Green, Ledsham Garden Village, and Hooton. Seasonal events such as Cherry Blossom Season and the Tree of Light Celebration mark the calendar, whilst Christmas Lanterns at Chester Zoo draws families each winter. The City Brief helps you navigate this breadth of activity. We cover what's on across retail hubs, cultural venues, community spaces, and parks. Whether you're based in the town centre or in surrounding areas like Overpool and Whitby, our aim is straightforward: keep you informed about events and activities worth your time. We report on what's happening weekly, so you can plan ahead and stay connected to what matters locally. That's how we support Ellesmere Port, by making sure good things don't go unnoticed.
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.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Ellesmere Port is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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