WHETHER you’re looking for the best place to park for Thursday’s Royal visit, or just want to know which roads will be closed, here is a round-up of all you need to know.

The Queen and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are due to officially open Chester’s Storyhouse theatre and library complex around lunchtime on June 14.

Hundreds of people – as well as local, national and world media – are expected to descend on the city which will inevitably cause some disruption.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has provided the following information:

Parking

  • The Market Carpark remains open. Many of the car parks will be busy and there may be occasional delays on Princess Street.
  • Park and ride will operate as normal and could be the best option for hassle-free access to the centre.

Public transport

  • Buses into and out of the city centre remain unaffected.
  • The Market Shuttle Bus will be moved to the layby on St Martin's Way at the junction with Watergate Street (by the Guildhall).

Access to shops and premises during the visit

  • The Forum and Chester Market will remain open and accessible via the Northgate entrance and Princess Street ramp.
  • The Visitor Information Centre on Northgate Street will be closed all day.
  • The Shareshop, Coach House and Shropshire Arms will be open and accessible via a crossing point.

Storyhouse and Library

  • The Storyhouse and library will be closed to the public.
  • If you need to return an item you can renew online or contact them in advance.
  • Items due for return on 14 June to Chester Library have been automatically extended by one week.

Road closures to vehicles between 9.30am and 5pm on Thursday, June 14

  • Upper Northgate Street between George Street and The Northgate.
  • Northgate Street between The Northgate and Eastgate Street.
  • Hunter Street (full length).
  • Princess Street between Northgate Street and Hunters Walk.
  • Hunters Walk (full length).
  • St Werburgh Street (full length).
  • Eastgate Street (full length).
  • Foregate Street between Eastgate Street and St John Street.
  • St John Street (full length).
  • The former Lower Bus Exchange (west of Hunters Walk). 

Pedestrian restrictions between 9.30am and 5pm on June 14.

  • Northgate Street (west side) between Hunter Street and Princess Street.
  • The City Walls at the Northgate between Northgate steps and Water Tower Street.

Additional waiting/loading restrictions between 6am and 5pm on June 14.

  • Upper Northgate Street between George Street and The Northgate.
  • Northgate Street between The Northgate and Eastgate Street.
  • Hunter Street (full length).
  • Princess Street between Northgate Street and Hunters Walk.
  • Hunters Walk (full length).
  • St Werburgh Street (full length).