Church_of_St_Mary-on-the-Hill,_Chester
St Mary's Creative Space
Former church in Cheshire, England
St Mary's Creative Space, formerly the Church of St Mary-on-the-Hill, stands at the top of St Mary's Hill, Chester, Cheshire, England, near Chester Castle. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.[1] The church stands at the top of a narrow winding lane which leads down to the River Dee, and it is adjacent to Chester Castle.[2] In the 1970s the church was converted into an educational centre.[1] It is currently available for use as a concert and exhibition venue and the Chester Music Society hold many concerts there throughout the year. The venue is programmed by Theatre in the Quarter, and hosts a variety of art and cultural events, from homegrown Cestrian performers, national and international acts.[citation needed]