Christmas Markets

Discover the Magic of Cheshire’s Christmas Markets

Christmas markets pop up all across Cheshire each winter, offering a festive atmosphere and a variety of seasonal stalls filled with handmade gifts, local treats, and warming food and drink.

These events are a favourite way to explore Cheshire’s towns and villages at their most magical, with traders setting out everything from crafts and artisan products to cheeses and delicious hot chocolate.

Among these, Chester Christmas Market stands out as the largest and most popular, with over 70 traditional wooden chalets transforming Town Hall Square into an inviting winter wonderland of local produce and unique Christmas shopping opportunities from 19 November to 22 December 2025.

Whether browsing city centre chalets or exploring markets in picturesque rural settings, Cheshire’s festive markets offer plenty of ways to shop local and soak up the holiday spirit in beautiful surroundings.