
The Oldest Regatta in the World
returns on Saturday 10 June 2023
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
Non-rowing spectators: Watch from The Meadows, Queens Park, Chester
Non-rowing spectator parking: at Queen's Park High School, CH4 7AE (£3)
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 2023 Rowing Competition Poster HERE
All rowing competitor enquiries to the Entries Secretary
Email us HERE if you want to get more information about sponsoring or volunteering
COMPETITORS & OFFICIALS: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
Competitor parking: Bishops' Blue Coat High School, Vaughans Lane, CH3 5XF
BOAT TRAILERS: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
See 'Getting here' page for more info & directions.
RESULTS:
2023 Results and Info available on the day:
Go to EasyRegatta for the live race schedule and results
Chester Regatta Writing Competition for Schoolchildren details HERE
New sponsors welcome - contact the Regatta Secretary HERE
returns on Saturday 10 June 2023
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
Non-rowing spectators: Watch from The Meadows, Queens Park, Chester
Non-rowing spectator parking: at Queen's Park High School, CH4 7AE (£3)
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 2023 Rowing Competition Poster HERE
All rowing competitor enquiries to the Entries Secretary
Email us HERE if you want to get more information about sponsoring or volunteering
COMPETITORS & OFFICIALS: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
Competitor parking: Bishops' Blue Coat High School, Vaughans Lane, CH3 5XF
BOAT TRAILERS: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
See 'Getting here' page for more info & directions.
RESULTS:
2023 Results and Info available on the day:
Go to EasyRegatta for the live race schedule and results
Chester Regatta Writing Competition for Schoolchildren details HERE
New sponsors welcome - contact the Regatta Secretary HERE
Join us to have a Chance to get your hands on our finest trophies:
Chester Regatta LIVE Radio!
Tune in anywhere to hear the commentary at the Regatta - even in Australia!
The Public Address during the regatta will be broadcast on the internet during racing.
You can access this from any web browser HERE.
It will be purely the regatta commentary over the PA system.
Rowers and coaches may find the radio feed useful when boating at the Dee Clubs.
Tune in anywhere to hear the commentary at the Regatta - even in Australia!
The Public Address during the regatta will be broadcast on the internet during racing.
You can access this from any web browser HERE.
It will be purely the regatta commentary over the PA system.
Rowers and coaches may find the radio feed useful when boating at the Dee Clubs.
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
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come to chester regatta -
Great RIVER, great location, HISTORICAL EVENT & Competitive RACING

- 700m head to head race, straight and wide
- Plenty of room to warm up above the start
- Easy boating and lots of rigging space
- 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 making a street above the street to keep the posh people out of the rain and mud!
- 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
Sponsorship and Subscribers
Chester 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
For more information on becoming a sponsor or patron please contact the Regatta Secretary