Chester Christmas Market
Visitors can wander through festive huts offering bespoke crafts, unique gifts, handmade candles, skincare, and personalised decorations under twinkling lights. A variety of food stalls offer seasonal bites, complemented by mulled wine and hot chocolate served in collectible mugs at the Market Bar. The grounds feature selfie spots, a hidden sleigh, and live music with song requests on select evenings.
What to Expect
Bespoke craft huts set against Chester’s historic Town Hall and Cathedral.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Centre
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Chester.com
Food & Drink
Food stalls serve tasty treats, while the Christmas Market Bar offers mulled wine and hot chocolate in reusable collectible Chester Market Mugs.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers and gift hunters
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 10.30am-6.30pm; Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10.30am-8pm.
- Parking: The nearest car park is New Market Parking on Hunter Street. It has over 800 spaces and over 50 cycle parking stations.
Tips & Advice
- Park at New Market Parking on Hunter Street, the nearest car park to the market, which has over 800 spaces and cycle parking stations.
- If you come by train, allow about 20 minutes to walk from Chester station to the market.
- Visit the Market Bar on one of the select music evenings and bring a song request, because the live musicians encourage them.
- Look out for the sneaky sleigh and the extra selfie points added around the market this year.
- Coach groups should use drop-off point CE at Hunter Street/Storyhouse or CG at St Martins Way/Watergate Street, which are the best ones for reaching the market.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: more selfie points and a sneaky sleigh to find around the market.
- Festive live music in the Market Bar on select evenings, with song requests encouraged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I shop for at the market?
The huts sell bespoke crafts and gifts, favourite tipples, and bespoke and personalised Christmas decorations. You'll also find handmade skincare and candles, and a stall where you can explore the history of your family name. Regular traders are back alongside some new faces.
Where can we eat and drink?
There are food stalls around the market and a Christmas Market Bar where you can sit down with a drink. Mulled wine and hot chocolate are on offer.
Is there live music?
Yes, musicians play in the Market Bar on select evenings, and song requests are encouraged.
Where is the best place to park?
The nearest car park is New Market Parking on Hunter Street. It has over 800 spaces and more than 50 cycle parking stations. Chester also runs several Park and Ride buses on circular routes around town.
Can I get there by train or coach?
Chester train station is about a 20-minute walk from the market. Coach groups are best dropped at point CE (Hunter Street/Storyhouse) or CG (St Martins Way/Watergate Street). Coach parking is at the Little Roodee Coach Arrival Centre.
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