Christmas Markets in Chester 2023
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!Â
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 newsÂ
Dec
13
Final tickets for The Lanterns at Chester Zoo revealed
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Dec
12
Extra December dates for Chester’s Safe Space
The national initiative designed to make the evening and night time economy safer and…
Dec
03
Chester is one of Britain’s Favourite Markets – The Top 10 Revealed
The public has been voting for Britain’s Favourite Market and the results from the…
Nov
28
Suburbs, the independent cocktail bar and grazing spot in the heart of Hoole is turning five years old in December.
Neatly nestled just a skip and a hop away from the city centre, the suburban quirky…
Nov
27
Cestrians urged to support Chester’s small businesses this weekend as part of national campaign
CH1ChesterBID has thrown its support behind Small Business Saturday, which takes place…
Nov
08
Brides of Chester pay tribute to 100 years Remembrance with poignant window display
Former Army Captain pays respects with moving window display tribute Remembrance…
Nov
06
Present-ing… Storytelling with Santa!
CH1ChesterBID announces the return of the festive attraction, Storytelling with Santa…
Oct
23
City’s largest Trick or Treat trail is launching this Halloween
Organised by CH1ChesterBID, 48 city centre businesses are participating in a free…
Oct
22
City flys the Purple Flag as iconic landmarks illuminated
The Eastgate Clock and Chester Town Hall will both be lit purple for a week as part of…
Oct
17
Winners revealed at 2018 CH1ChesterBID Customer Service Awards
The Alchemist, Jaunty Goat, Watergate Street Gallery and Inked Up Chester were among…
Oct
10
Small businesses making a big impression in Chester city centre
A number of ambitious new business owners are proving to be a positive driving force…
Oct
03
Competition winner enjoys family day out at Go Ape Delamere
Back in August, when the days were long and the sun was shining  Kirsty Edgington was…
