Chester Regatta, established 1733

Chester Regatta, established 1733 Est’d by 1733, Chester Regatta is the oldest rowing regatta in the world. River Dee, Chester. Next on 6 June 2026 Hot and cold food and drinks served all day.

Chester Regatta a cooperative effort by all the Chester rowing clubs, GRC, RCRC, QPHSRC, KSCBC, REX & Uni of Chester. Run entirely by volunteers, including the umpires, our aim is to provide a fun, exciting regatta on the splendid river Dee, one of the very best rivers to row on. Free to spectators. The Regatta Ground is at Sandy Lane Park. Note: car park closed all day: used solely for competitor

s boats. Chester Regatta offers side-by-side racing taking place over 750m between Et Italia (“The Red House”) and the Earl's Eye. All competitors must park at Bishops High School on Vaughans Lane (CH3 5XF) only 5 minutes walk to the Regatta Ground through a pedestrian / cycle path, see map on our website. Please do not park in Walmoor Park on pain of death. Depending on entries, racing will start around 9am and end around 6pm. The main Prize Giving with the Lord Mayor of Chester as Admiral of the Dee starts at 4pm. Past sponsors include Fifield Glyn Surveyors, Thomas Plant Hire, Aaron & Partners Solicitors, Pro-Networks Ltd, Meacher-Jones Accountants, Chadwicks IFA, Rofft Developments 2000 Ltd, Chester Composites, Chester Showboats, Coolpoint Refrigeration, The Interior Curtain Centre, Mason Owen Property Consultants, Tweed Nuttall Warburton. Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers.

We're all looking forward to Chester Regatta on Saturday, even more so now that Deva Fest have given us TWO one-day pass...
03/06/2026

We're all looking forward to Chester Regatta on Saturday, even more so now that Deva Fest have given us TWO one-day passes to this fantastic festival as a prize to the Most Appreciated Coach at Chester Regatta 2026! Deva Fest have also kindly sponsored the Chester Northgate Brewery Cup, so we couldn't be more grateful to the organisers for supporting us (thanks to Phil and Issy Marston, Steve Hesketh and the whole team!)

More soon about how to nominate your favourite rowing coach and vote. The coach has to be at Chester Regatta on Saturday, but anyone can vote from wherever they are

03/06/2026

This magnificent trophy - The Championship of The Dee Cup - was donated by the Duke of Westminster and others in 1892, and is presented (just to hold not have!) to the winner of the Open Single Sculls event at Chester Regatta, next on Saturday 6 June. We are Dee-lighted that The Chester Townhouse has sponsored the Championship of the Dee this year, and thank Steven Hesketh and all at SAVVY Collective for your support.

Chester Regatta is the in the world, dating from at least 1733. This annual rowing regatta next takes place on Saturday 6 June, with racing between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Hot & cold food and drink all day from the Regatta ground at Sandy Lane Park. Parking at Bishops High School, a short walk away, or get a free ferry across from the Meadows. No public parking at Sandy Lane park or nearby residential roads. More information about parking etc from www.chesterregatta.org




A big thank you to Aaron & Partners Solicitors for sponsoring the Wirral Challenge Cup at Chester Regatta, on Saturday 6...
03/06/2026

A big thank you to Aaron & Partners Solicitors for sponsoring the Wirral Challenge Cup at Chester Regatta, on Saturday 6 June. This stunning silver trophy was first presented in 1878 making it one of the oldest trophies in the magnificent Chester Regatta collection. The earliest known Chester Regatta was over a century before that, in 1733, making this the in the world. Hot and cold food and drink served all day at the Sandy Lane Regatta enclosure. Free ferry all day from the Meadows. Park at Bishops High School for a short walk to the Regatta enclosure. No public parking at Sandy Lane, see www.chesterregatta.og for more information.

We are very grateful to Helen Johnson, Pete Thornton Jacob Ryan and all at the offices in , , and for supporting 2026.

We are proud to announce the sponsor of the City of Chester Challenge Cup is Currans Homes! Chester Regatta is the   in ...
03/06/2026

We are proud to announce the sponsor of the City of Chester Challenge Cup is Currans Homes! Chester Regatta is the in the world, dating from 1733. As we approach our Tercentenary, we thank Lisa Curran, John Curran and every one at for supporting this Saturday 6 June 2026. Racing from 8:30am to 5:30pm, free ferry service across from the Meadows to the Regatta enclosure at Sandy Lane Park. Hot and cold food served all day. No public parking at Sandy Lane Park or nearby residential roads. More information including nearby public parking arrangements at www.chesterregatta.org

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Chester Regatta 2026 - Open For EntriesWe look forward to welcoming you on the Dee, Saturday 6th June.Queens Park Cheste...
19/04/2026

Chester Regatta 2026 - Open For Entries

We look forward to welcoming you on the Dee, Saturday 6th June.

Queens Park Chester Rowing Club University of Chester Rowing Club Grosvenor Rowing Club Chester Royal Chester Rowing Club REX Boat Club The King's School Chester please share.

Poster coming soon, please save the date.Saturday 6th June 2026 Chester Regatta, established 1733
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Poster coming soon, please save the date.
Saturday 6th June 2026 Chester Regatta, established 1733

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