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Unwrap Cheshire this Christmas
Cheshire is the place to be this Christmas!
There is so much happening in Chester and across the whole county.
If you are heading to Chester for a mini break or day out you will find a whole host of exciting events to enjoy including the famous Lanterns at Chester Zoo, fantastic parades, a fabulous performance at Storyhouse, an array of performances and activities the family can get involved in on the rows and more.
It's the perfect place to get all your Christmas shopping, especially as the Rows give you two shopping streets in one. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is just down the road giving you 140 designer brands with up to 60% off and Chester Christmas Market returns, where you will find a range of locally made gifts and treats.
If you are looking for somewhere for the perfect festive getaway, Cheshire has a lot to offer. Many of Cheshire's towns and villages are hosting their own festive events, some of Cheshire's woodlands and attractions will be coming alive at night with special festive light trails and panto season will be here with Aladdin, Peter Pan, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to name a few. Don't forget to check where Santa will be visiting this year, in Cheshire, it's not just his grottos he will be visiting.
Cheshire is known for its stately homes and gardens and many of them are hosting special events for the festive season, make sure you check them out and make a visit to one of Cheshire's quaint towns and villages with their streets all lit up, their independent shops and restaurants will be ready to welcome you with festive cheer.
Whether you are looking for a cosy cottage to host a few or a luxury hotel room just for two you can find some of the best places to stay in Chester and Cheshire this Christmas here.
* Please check opening times with individual attractions before your visit.
Christmas Offers

Expiry Date: 13th Dec 2025
Gather your friends for a festive party night at ABode Chester.

Expiry Date: 25th Dec 2025
Experience a stress-free Christmas Day celebration with no clean-up in sight.

Expiry Date: 30th Dec 2025
Savour a time-honoured tradition of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones, and an array of festive cakes and pastries, shared among friends and family.

Expiry Date: 23rd Dec 2025
Gather your friends and family for a festive three-course menu crafted from the season’s finest ingredients

Expiry Date: 30th Dec 2025
Choose two or three courses from Nelson’s specially selected Christmas Fayre menu, featuring Christmas comforts galore.

Expiry Date: 3rd Jan 2026
Add some sparkle to your festive dining celebrations with a seasonally-themed take on the quintessential British favourite in the splendour of Palm Court restaurant.

Expiry Date: 30th Dec 2025
Enjoy two or three courses from the deliciously refined Christmas Fayre menu at Palm Court, accompanied by live music on selected dates.

Expiry Date: 20th Dec 2025
Whether you’re planning your work Christmas party nights in Chester or a ‘festive-do’ with friends or family, our special party nights are the perfect way to get together at the most wonderful time of the year.
Christmas Events

Lapland Manchester
Dates: 13th Nov - 24th Dec 2025
In the depths of The Enchanted Forest, a secret magical world awaits...

Yuletide: A Glittering Winter Adventure
Dates: 15th Nov - 23rd Dec 2025
Immerse yourselves in music, wonder, and lights.

BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas – A Starry Night…
Dates: 29th Nov - 23rd Dec 2025
Celebrate the festive season at BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas – A Starry Night of Sparkly Lights & Panto Magic!

Beauty and the Beast
Dates: 3rd Jan - 11th Jan 2026
It will be twice the spectacle when panto season returns to Parr Hall in the New Year.



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