Christmas Markets in Chester 2025

Indulge in Christmas shopping, eating and drinking at Chester's Christmas markets

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!Ā 

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.Ā 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 spotsĀ 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.

ChesterĀ has the bestĀ restaurantsĀ to choose from with lots ofĀ child and family friendlyĀ options and we highly recommend you do someĀ local Christmas shoppingĀ and check out all theĀ festive menusĀ 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 ourĀ Christmas in ChesterĀ page plus all the latest updates as they happen in ourĀ definitive guide to what’s on for Christmas.

Find the best places to eat and drink in Chester this Christmas

Latest Chester Christmas markets newsĀ 

Jan 23
Love is in the air in Chester

If you’re looking to sweep the love of your life of his/her feet this…

Jan 17
Chester takes Christmas kindness into January

Lakeland prize winner splits the Ā£200 prize money between two charities: MIND &…

Jan 14
Free parking back for 2019 at Chester Racecourse

For the third consecutive year, Chester Race CompanyĀ will provide free parking for…

Jan 11
No Chip off the Old Block

Chip’d, a Dutch-inspired artisan chip shop will be officially opening on Chester’s…

Jan 10
Three Talented Chefs at The Chester Grosvenor Earn Places in National Chef of Wales Semi-Finals

The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) has announced its 2019 National Chef of Wales…

Jan 10
A taste of success – Chester’s newest Italian restaurant is earning rave reviews

Bridge Street eatery Da Noi is making a big impression in the city centre since…

Jan 09
Visitor numbers to Chester Zoo hit record high

A record 1.97m people visited Chester Zoo last year, new figures reveal. Already the…

Jan 08
Food & Drink Week launches in Chester

Some of Chester’s most popular eateries and bars have joined forces with CH1ChesterBID…

Jan 03
Christmas Tree collection

Register your Christmas Tree for collection and your donation will help to provide…

Dec 28
It’s a corker of a Christmas for Chester

TO FIND OUT ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS 2019Ā click here AND START PLANNING YOUR CHRISTMAS IN…

Dec 19
The Blues are back at the Swansway this Saturday …

Chester FC vs AFC Telford National League North Sat 22 Dec 3 pm Tickets Ticket prices…

Dec 18
Red Door shakes it up!

The John Street favourite has launched a brand new cocktail menu, including classics…

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