CHRISTMAS IN CHESTER

Make memories at Christmas whether that be events, gift gathering or enjoying jolly tipples with friends.

GROTTO ON THE SQUARE

Follow the scent of freshly baked gingerbread...

From Friday 20th November 2026 through to Christmas Eve, get ready for an immersive, festive, gingerbread-inspired journey, ending with a personal visit with Santa himself and a special gift to cherish.

Brought to you by Chester BID x Eastgate Square.

CHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET

Featuring the infamous wooden huts filled with artisans that wrap around Chester's Town Hall.

Get ready to have your senses dazzled with mulled wine and Christmas cooking whilst you discover unique festive finds, perfect for gifting. All in one place!

18 November - 22 December 2026

Busy night Christmas market with wooden stalls, string lights and garlands, crowds and a small table holding a red handbag and pints.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS PARADE

Community groups and local artists parade across the city centre!

Come along to mark the start of the festive season, will be a surprise visit from Father Christmas?

Thursday 19th November 2026

Dancers in glowing gold and red hoop skirts and bonnets parading past shops as a crowd watches from an upstairs balcony.

Boodles Chester

CHESTER GIFT CARD

Penhaligon's Eastgate Street Chester

FRAGRANCE IN CHESTER

Powells Jewellery shopfront with gold lettering, glass display of necklace busts and rings, and a blurred passerby walking past.

JEWELLERY IN CHESTER

Søstrene Grene storefront in a mall with wooden shelves of Christmas decorations and blurred shoppers passing by.

HOMEWARE IN CHESTER

A blurred car drives past Chester Racecourse entrance, sign visible on the right.

GETTING HERE

Eastgate Clock Chester

OUR CITY

Cinema Night at Chez Jules

From 6:00pm Chez Jules £27.50

Street view of a warmly lit French restaurant chez jules with diners visible through large windows and hanging garlands.

BIG FAT QUIZ ON THE ROOF

From 7:00pm Rooftop Social Club

Busy indoor food hall with colorful papel picado banners and string lights, crowds of people chatting and dining.

The Coach House Quiz Night

From 7:30pm The Coach House £1

Red-brick Coach House bar and restaurant with a hanging wheel sign, outdoor seating behind green Staropramen barriers and blurred passersby.

Quiz Night at the Liverpool Arms

From 8:00pm The Liverpool Arms

Tudor-style corner pub with black-and-white timber framing, bay windows and a progressive rainbow flag beneath the Liverpool Arms sign.

Cinema Night at Chez Jules

From 6:00pm Chez Jules £27.50

Street view of a warmly lit French restaurant chez jules with diners visible through large windows and hanging garlands.

Awards For Visitors

Chester businesses are in the running to be named UK’s Favourite Local Business

ZIZZI SERVES UP A COSY NEW MENU THIS AUTUMN

HOBBS Welcomes Autumn with a Modern Take on British Heritage

CÔTE BRASSERIE INVITES GUESTS TO JOIN THE SEPTEMBER STAMP CLUB – WITH £10 DISH, FREE COCKTAILS, DESSERTS AND £50 OFF THE BILL UP FOR GRABS

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