Meet Santa in Chester 2025

Find out where Santa is spending time in Chester before the big day

There are always a number of different ways to catch up with the big man himself in Chester as he gears up for his incredibly busy schedule on Christmas eve. Wherever you find him this year we’re sure he’ll inspire that spark of magic of the Christmas season! We all know how much Father Christmas loves his food so why not meet up with the jolly fellah for a delicious bunch or afternoon tea or enjoy the magic of one of Santa’s grottos.

Booking is needed to avoid disappointment at a number of the places he’ll be visiting so please do check with your preferred venue.

While you are visiting the city don’t forget to also enjoy the delicacies and warm welcome in Chester’s best eating and drinking spots and to make the most of the offers and deals they have for you through the Christmas period not to mention the fabulous Christmas things to do.

Chester has the best restaurants to choose from with lots of child and family friendly options and we highly recommend you do some local Christmas shopping and check out all the festive menus available in the city while you’re out and about enjoying the lights.

You can find everything you could wish for this Christmas at a glance on our Christmas in Chester page plus all the latest updates as they happen in our definitive guide to what’s on for Christmas.