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Chester has just been named among the top 5 most festive cities in the UK this season, according to new research by LNER.

Chester’s Christmas Market opens on Friday 15 November marking the start of the Christmas celebrations in Chester. The Chester Christmas Market is open seven days a week; Sunday to Wednesday 10.30am to 6.30pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30am to 8pm.

Discover Knutsford this festive season for shopping, entertainment, and celebration! The weekend of 30th November and 1st December welcomes the Christmas cheer with Knutsford’s Christmas Markets, two days of the finest artisan market stalls.

Twixmas; that time of year between the big day and New Year. It’s usually a little sleepy, but we recommend that you get out and about and enjoy everything Cheshire has on offer.

There is masses to see and do this Christmas in Cheshire with inspiring events and more than a sprinkle of magic to enjoy across the county. From light extravaganzas and opportunities to meet Santa and his elves, ride the North Pole Express and rub noses with snow-whiskered animals; children of all ages are sure to be entertained.  There are plenty of festive markets to choose from to pick out some special gifts.

The festivities don’t have to stop between Christmas and New Year's in Chester. There’s a lot going on this Twixmas in the city including spectacular shows, sumptuous dining, festive films, indulgent spa escapes, and, of course, those Boxing Day deals.

There’s no shortage of things to do and see this Christmas, with light displays, performances and several opportunities to give Santa your Christmas list.  

Exclusive new flavours in the world’s largest ice cream shop; free entry to Europe's biggest indoor sand and water play area; and an inclusive Santa’s Grotto and Elves’ Workshop are set to make Christmas at The Ice Cream Farm a unique family-friendly experience this festive season.

 

It's arguably the most important meal of the year and so it's important to get it right. It can be stressful enough cooking it never mind shopping for it, so let us take the stress out of the process for you and show you some of the best places to buy your Christmas Dinner ingredients in Cheshire.

Across Cheshire there’s a host of affordable and completely free ways for you to enjoy the festive season. We’ve put together some suggestions for how to enjoy Christmas in Cheshire while saving, too.

Let us help you 'Unwrap Cheshire this Christmas!' Perfect for a family break, there’s a whole host of magical festive events and things to do in Cheshire this Christmas for all the family. 

Perfect for a family Christmas escape, there’s a host of magical festive events and things to do in Chester this year.