Christmas Markets in Chester 2026

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 

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Jul 31
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Jul 25
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Jul 22
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Jul 15
The Chester Grosvenor Commis Chef named Apprentice of the year

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Jul 11
Chester Racecourse to host first Northern Property Raceday

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Jul 03
Chester Zoo welcomes ONE MILLION visitors in record time

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Jun 28
Chester’s Comedy Festival showcases best of British Comedy

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Jun 25
The Chester Grosvenor Collaborates with Matthew O’Brien For a Designer Fashion Experience

The Chester Grosvenor has partnered with award-winning Chester designer, Matthew…

Jun 11
Chester Polo Club and ParentFolk soon to stage a pitch-side social at the racecourse!

This event has now been postponed until Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September. In less…

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