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Christmas Markets

Holmes Chapel Christmas Market & Fair

Visitors can browse dozens of outdoor and indoor stalls along London Road and inside the Scout Hall selling gifts, novelties, food, and drinks. A fairground area set up behind Tesco offers rides, hook-a-duck, and candy floss, while children can visit Santa Claus on his sleigh on Parkway. The event also features live performances on stage from local musicians, dancers, and singers, accompanied by festive tunes from Dane Sound Radio.

What to Expect

Community market featuring festive stalls, fairground rides, and Santa on his sleigh.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

The Square

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Holmes Chapel Partnership

Food & Drink

Food and drink are available from market stalls and local pubs and cafes.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

London Road
Holmes Chapel, Cheshire
CW4 7AZ

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 3-7pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Listen for the peal of bells from St Luke's Church, which rings out to tell the village that the Christmas Market is about to open.
  • Avoid driving down London Road, because The Square is closed to traffic from the roundabouts down to and including Parkway during the market.
  • Head to the car park behind Tesco for the fairground, where there are seven rides, hook-a-duck and a candy floss stall.
  • Warm up at the Girl Guiding cafe in St Luke's Hall or the Scouts cafe in the Scout Hall, which both have indoor seating.
  • Take the children to Parkway, behind The Village Kitchen, where Santa is out on his sleigh to meet them.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A peal of bells from St Luke's Church announces that the market is about to open.
  • Popular vendors are returning this year, alongside new faces and products.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for children?

The car park behind Tesco becomes a fairground with seven rides, hook-a-duck and a candy floss stall. Santa is on his sleigh on Parkway, behind The Village Kitchen, to meet the children.

Where can we get food and a sit-down?

Food stalls are at the top of Parkway, and the village pubs and cafes are open too. Girl Guiding runs a cafe in St Luke's Hall and the Scouts run one in the Scout Hall, both with indoor seating.

Are there any indoor stalls?

Yes. About ten stalls are inside the Scout Hall, and almost 40 more line London Road outdoors.

What entertainment is on?

Local musicians, dancers and singers perform on the stage, and Dane Sound Radio plays festive tunes between acts.

How can I get involved?

You can apply for a stall, volunteer on the day through the Partnership's Get Involved page, or email info@hcpartnership.org.uk about sponsoring the event.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team