This year, Chester Christmas Market 2025 takes place from November 19th until December 22nd 2025 just outside the Town Hall Square and near to Chester Cathedral and the new Chester Market. Chester zoo is only 10 minutes away by car.
The stalls will be open between the following times:
- 10:30am-6:30pm Sunday to Wednesday
- 10:30am–8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Situated outside the Town Hall near to Chester Cathedral, the xmas markets has a range of over 70 stalls selling Christmas gifts, arts and crafts goodies, fudge, local spirits and stocking fillers all surrounding the beautiful Christmas tree in the heart of Chester City Centre.
Whilst shopping you can treat yourself to a hot mulled wine to get you in the festive spirit. There is also a small selection of stands selling food ranging from hot dogs to hog roasts.
Also on site there is a bar where you get can buy drinks ranging from cocktails to real ale. It is free entry.
Chester’s food and drink scene really comes alive at this magical time of the year… the best restaurants to choose from and a great lineup of bars and nightlife for a festive tipple or two. Sleepy after partying then look at our guide to Hotels In Chester.
Still feeling festive then check out guide to the best Christmas Markets in the UK.
Hotels Nearby Chester Christmas Market
To fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, consider staying at one of the hotels or guesthouses near Chester Christmas Market by using the interactive map below:
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Chester Christmas Market Traders
- Altieri
- Axbury Events
- Beeble Liquor
- Boulangerie Cecile
- Butternut Box
- Celtic Spirit Company
- Cheshire Candle Company
- Chester Wonderland
- Chocolate kisses
- Dipple Tipple
- Eat Indian
- Edgesarms
- Elegance Natural Skin Care
- Gourmet Jay
- Indian Gypsy
- Johnson’s Toffees
- Josh Johnson Ceramics
- Kushty Locks
- Lucelas
- Mimes Reusables
- Moose and Bear Design
- Nidhoggr Mead Company
- Norwood
- O’Donnell Moonshine
- Olia Candles
- Pars Bazaar
- Sahi Earth
- Scent
- Shires Kitchen
- Snowdon Craft Beer
- Sox UK
- Textura
- The Bethlehem Shop
- The Christmas Hog
- The Crusty Pie Company
- The Great British Cheese Company
- The Quirky Cutlery Store
- The Silver Guru
- The Sunrise Patisserie
- Tiger Mountain
- UFO Fudge
- Vybridwood
Chester Christmas Market Address
Chester Christmas Market, Town Hall Square, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HJ
Telephone Number – 01244 405 600
