Beyond Culture: Why Arts Centres Matter
Culture and Society RKEI (Research and Knowledge Exchange Institute) Public Lecture Series
Since 2023, Annabel Turpin has led Storyhouse, Chester’s innovative arts centre and creative hub.
In this talk, she will discuss Storyhouse's past, present and future, reflecting in particular on the important role that arts centres play as civic spaces.
Join us for an important reflection on how arts and culture bring people together, build relationships and enrich our lives.
School of Education 018, Exton Park.
Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.
Address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJThe Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.
Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.
Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.