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 

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

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Dec 18
Red Door shakes it up!

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

Dec 13
Final tickets for The Lanterns at Chester Zoo revealed

Chester Zoo’s festive event, The Lanterns, is almost sold out – but the zoo has now…

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 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…

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