Christmas Markets in Chester 2026
Chester’s Christmas markets will get you in the festive spirit
Explore Chester’s beautiful Christmas markets to meet with friends, uncover unique stalls and gifts, get into the Christmas spirit and of course enjoy a cheeky Gluhwein or mulled wine!
Christmas just isn’t Christmas without milling around the markets with a hot chocolate or a tipple of something to warm you and perhaps a little something sweet while you enjoy browsing the stalls for the perfect gifts. Chester always has a great variety of Christmas markets to choose from bringing great festive cheer to the city.
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 places to enjoy fabulous cocktails.
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 markets.
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.
Find the best places to eat and drink in Chester this Christmas
Latest Chester Christmas markets news
Tattenhall attraction The Ice Cream Farm’s Yuletide season is well underway with a…
Visitors arriving at beloved northwest attraction Chester Zoo will soon get a chance…
Celebrated for its tranquil cruises and friendly crew, ChesterBoat provides tours of…
The home of stage and screen in Chester, Storyhouse will be hosting an extensive…
No festive season would be complete without meeting Father Christmas and Chester…
No city in England does Christmas quite like Chester. Its historic streets harken back…
Committed conservationists at Chester Zoo provide a home to over 500 animal species,…
Those in Chester looking for seasonal eating around the city will find an abundance of…
A place of worship and a hub for the community loved by visitors and residents alike,…
Chester landmark and national heritage building Chester Castle will soon be hosting a…
Visitors to Chester looking for fuel for a day of sightseeing will find the city…
Indoor adventure centre Zippy’s Playworld recently announced the launch of a brand-new…