The Oldest Regatta in the World
returns on Saturday 10 June 2023
RESULTS:
2023 Results and Info available on the day: Go to EasyRegatta for the live race schedule and results |
Celebrating the
290th Anniversary of the first recorded Chester Regatta! 700m races on the River Dee between The Red House (Et Alia) and Earl's Eye *New 2023 Event:
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Regatta Ground: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
Competitor parking: Bishops' Blue Coat High School, Vaughans Lane, CH3 5XF
Umpire parking: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
BOAT TRAILERS & Towing vehicles:
Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
See 'Getting here' page for more info & directions.
Non-rowing spectators: Watch & cheer along the Meadows, Queens Park, Chester
Non-rowing spectator parking (£3): Queen's Park High School, CH4 7AE
Just a short walk to the Meadows with a free ferry to visit the Regatta Ground
Picnic on the Meadows (no fires or BBQs)
Hot & cold food & drink sold all day
Come along and enjoy a free fun day out, smiles & cheers most welcome!
Competitor parking: Bishops' Blue Coat High School, Vaughans Lane, CH3 5XF
Umpire parking: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
BOAT TRAILERS & Towing vehicles:
Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
See 'Getting here' page for more info & directions.
Non-rowing spectators: Watch & cheer along the Meadows, Queens Park, Chester
Non-rowing spectator parking (£3): Queen's Park High School, CH4 7AE
Just a short walk to the Meadows with a free ferry to visit the Regatta Ground
Picnic on the Meadows (no fires or BBQs)
Hot & cold food & drink sold all day
Come along and enjoy a free fun day out, smiles & cheers most welcome!
Chester Regatta Writing Competition for Schoolchildren details HERE
Email us HERE if you want to get more information about sponsoring or volunteering
New sponsors welcome - contact the Regatta Secretary HERE
Email us HERE if you want to get more information about sponsoring or volunteering
New sponsors welcome - contact the Regatta Secretary HERE
Join us to have a chance to get your hands on our finest trophies:
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Always proud of our heritage, here's our 1819 poster from 200+ years ago
Who will win our
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Quart pots for all Senior winners at Chester 2023
Sponsorship and SubscribersChester Regatta thanks all its sponsors, without whose generosity this 290 year old Regatta would not be possible #OldestRegattaInTheWorld
For more information on becoming a sponsor or patron please contact the Regatta Secretary Chester Regatta is a cooperative event hosted by Chester's
6 Rowing Clubs: GRC - Grosvenor Rowing Club RCRC - Royal Chester Rowing Club KSRC -King's School Chester Rowing Club QPHSRC - Queen's Park High School Rowing Club REX Boat Club UOCRC - University of Chester Rowing Club. Everyone involved is a volunteer - including the umpires - so please be nice. Archive: Watch fantastic film footage of the 1901 Chester Regatta HERE and more video links on right ==>> More history and archive information on this website. |
Come to Chester Regatta...
Great River, Super location, Historical Event & Competitive Racing
- 700m head to head race, straight and wide
- Easy boating
- Specially engraved Visitors' Victor Ludorum Trophies for most successful Club/School/Uni to keep
- Large tea tent serving bacon/sausage butties, burgers, cake, sandwiches, hot & cold drinks, beer ...
Chester - it's gorgeous!
image from Visit Chester
- Visit the historic city of Chester - bus / walk / car it. See here for travel info
- Walk the Roman Walls
- Visit the 13th century Cathedral
- Shop in the famous and unique 'Rows' - medieval half timbered galleries
- Great cafes and pubs
- Plenty of hotels from budget to 5* or ask us about camping. Stay and make a weekend of it!
- Follow link to tourist information at Visit Chester
