CHESTER CITY CENTRE OPENING HOURS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON 2026
Chester city centre businesses extend their opening hours throughout the festive season, giving shoppers even more time to find the perfect gifts, enjoy a festive day out and make the most of Christmas in the City.
With Christmas fast approaching, Chester is getting ready to welcome shoppers for the busiest and most wonderful time of the year. From extended evening shopping to additional weekend opening hours, businesses across the city centre are making it easier than ever to get everything ticked off your Christmas list.
Whether you're searching for the perfect present, picking up those last-minute Christmas essentials or simply enjoying a festive wander through the city, there's plenty of time to shop, eat and explore Chester this Christmas.
Here's a guide to some of the extended and festive opening hours across Chester city centre.
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19 November, 3 December and 10 December: 9am–7pm
17 December: 9am–8pm
18–19 December: 9am–9pm
20 December: 11am–5pm
21–23 December: 9am–8pm
24 December: 9am–5.30pm
MARKS & SPENCER
6–12 December
Sunday: 10.30am–4.30pm
Monday–Saturday: 9am–7pm
13–19 December
Sunday: 10.30am–4.30pm
Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm
Friday–Saturday: 8am–7pm
20–26 December
Sunday: 10.30am–4.30pm
Monday–Wednesday: 7am–8pm
Thursday–Friday: Closed
27 December–2 January
Sunday: 10.30am–4.30pm
Monday–Thursday: 9am–6pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9am–6pm
BOOTS
24 December: 8.30am–6pm
25 December: Closed
26 December: 8.30am–6pm
27 December: 11am–5pm
28 December: 11am–5pm
29–31 December: 8.30am–6pm
1 January: 11am–5pm
PRIMARK
Every Thursday from 26 November: 9am–8pm
17, 18, 19, 21 and 22 December: 9am–8pm
24 December: 9am–5pm
25 December: Closed
26 December: 9am–6pm
27–30 December: Normal trading hours
31 December: 9am–5pm
1 January: 9am–5pm
CREW CLOTHING
From 9 November: 9am–5.30pm
27–28 November (Black Friday weekend): 8.30am–6pm
30 November (Cyber Monday): 8.30am–6pm
24 December: 9am–4pm
26 December: 9am–4pm
31 December: 9am–4pm
1 January: 10am–5pm
SUPERDRUG
Monday–Saturday: 9am–5.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am–4.30pm
Open on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Please note the pharmacy will be closed on both days.
THE WHITE COMPANY
Every Thursday in December, excluding Christmas Eve: Open until 7pm.
LUCY & YAK
27 November: 9am–5pm
28 November: 9am–6pm
18 December: 9am–5pm
19 December: 9am–6pm
24 December: 10am–4pm
26 December: 10am–5pm
31 December: 10am–4pm
1 January: Closed
OLIVER BONAS
30 November–13 December
Thursday–Saturday: 9am–6.30pm
Sunday: 11am–5.30pm
14–20 December
Monday–Saturday: 9am–6.30pm
Sunday: 11am–5.30pm
21–27 December
Monday–Wednesday: 9am–6.30pm
25 December: Closed
26 December: Closed
27 December: 11am–5pm
31 December: 11am–5pm
1 January: 11am–5pm
REISS
24 December: 9am–5pm
26 December: 9am–5pm
1 January: Closed
NEW LOOK
Every Thursday in December: Open until 7pm
24 December: Open until 4pm
1 January: 11am–4pm
RYMAN
26 December: 9am–5.30pm
1 January: Closed
TESCO – FRODSHAM STREET
21–23 December: 6am–midnight
24 December: 6am–7pm
26 December: 9am–6pm
27 December: 11am–5pm
28 December: 8am–8pm
29–30 December: 7am–11pm
1 January: Closed
THE ENTERTAINER
28 November and every Saturday: 9am–6pm
From 13 December: Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm
20–22 December: 8.30am–6pm
24 December: 8.30am–5pm
26 December: 10am–5pm
27 December: 10am–4pm
28–29 December: 9.30am–5.30pm
31 December: 9.30am–5pm
1 January: Closed
SCRIBBLER
4 December: 9am–7pm
10 December: 9am–7pm
17 December: 9am–8pm
24 December: 9am–5pm
26 December: Closed
27–28 December: 10am–5pm
29–30 December: 9.30am–6pm
31 December: 9.30am–5pm
1 January: Closed
HOTEL CHOCOLAT
27 November: 9am–7pm
28 November: 9am–6pm
From 3 December: 9am–6pm (Sundays: 10am–5pm)
18–19 December: 9am–7pm
24 December: Open until 5pm
26 December: 9am–5.30pm
1 January: Closed
Please note: The opening hours listed above are intended as a guide to festive trading and reflect changes to businesses' usual opening hours. Information was supplied directly to Chester BID by individual business managers and was correct at the time of publication. Opening hours may be subject to change, so visitors are encouraged to check directly with individual stores before travelling to avoid disappointment.
