Set on the northwestern part of England in Cheshire County, Chester is a gorgeous walled city that boasts fascinating cultural heritage and stunning architecture. It is a dream vacation destination for all types of tourists, whether you are into shopping, scouting good eats, or sightseeing. While in the city, be sure to visit Chester Cathedral and marvel at the beauty of its majestic architecture. For history buffs, Grosvenor Museum is the place to be to get to know the city on a deeper level. This city is marvelous all year round but it is extra magical during the Christmas season. If you are planning to spend the holidays in Chester, here is a list of the most delightful Christmas markets in and near Chester, the UK that you should not miss. Feel free to browse below.
1. Chester Christmas Market
If you happen to be in the beautiful city of Chester this holiday season, be sure to swing by the town hall, and be mesmerized by the vibrant festivities of the Chester Christmas Market. This place is an enchanting shopping spot like no other, adorned with fairy lights and captivating Christmas ornaments. A plethora of retailers sell diverse products, from handicrafts to pieces of jewelry to delicious culinary delights and fresh seasonal products. To top it all off, it is located in the heart of the city which allows visitors to try nearby restaurants and excellent souvenir shops as well.
Chester Christmas Market
Address: Town Hall Square, Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ
Website: Chester Christmas Market
Website: Facebook
Dates: November 18 - December 22, 2021
Hours: Sun - Wed: 10:30am - 6:30pm; Thu - Sat: 10:30am - 8pm
2. Chester Christmas Food & Drink Festival
A magical one-day event that will treat you to a dazzling presentation of lights, lovely music, and a palatable culinary adventure, Chester Christmas Food & Drink Festival is filled with Christmas bliss and delightful activities. Happening in the bustling Chester’s Carriage Shed, this place is the perfect venue to feel the Christmas spirit. Here, you can enjoy the music of classic Christmas carols and live bands as you score some quality finds to give to your loved ones. Aside from some shopping, you can sample some mouthwatering culinary delights and the kids can hop on some exciting rides for a wonderful holiday experience.
Chester Christmas Food & Drink Festival
Address: City Road, CH1 3DR Chester, Cheshire
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3. Wirral Bazaar Christmas Market
Posted by Charity Fairs Association - CFA on Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Looking for a place to do some early Christmas shopping? Swing by Thornton Manor and choose from 60 stalls selling diverse products. Surely, you’ll find something special for each of your gift recipients here. You can buy handcrafted jewelry for your significant other, cashmere clothing for your sister, a bottle of premium wine or a mulled brandy for your father, and a whole lot more. The place is cozy, bright, and beautifully decorated, which makes it a lovelier place to shop than crowded shopping malls. To top it all off, this two-day event supports the North West Cancer Research. What better way to spend the season of giving than to give back, right?
Wirral Bazaar Christmas Market
Address: Thornton Manor, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 1JB.
Website: Wirral Bazaar Christmas Market
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4. Manchester Christmas Markets
Boasting a warm atmosphere that is filled with Christmas bliss, the Manchester Christmas market is a captivating festival that has been an annual tradition in the city since 1999. It is an award-winning Christmas market that will bring out the inner child in you and will make the young ones believe in the spirit of Christmas. Scattered across the heart of the city, forming a huge chain of stalls, 300 wooden chalets participate in this annual yuletide gathering to provide people the perfect gifts to buy for their loved ones and even for themselves. Not only that, but numerous mouthwatering eateries and chic cafes are also there to offer you a taste of different cuisines, from delicious crepes, freshly baked gingerbread, Dutch pancakes, Spanish paella, and others.
Manchester Christmas Markets
Address: Albert Square, Manchester M2 5DB, United Kingdom
Website: Manchester Christmas Markets
Dates: November 12 - December 22, 2021
5. Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular
Ready your wallet and shop till you drop at Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular, situated in the Olympia courtyard. This shopping event happens in a stunning venue with gorgeous gardens. Over 60 stalls offering various goods are ready to provide you with fantastic gift items that you can buy for your own or your loved ones. Just like the other Christmas markets, you can buy trendy clothes and fabulous accessories here, as well as home decor, glassware, artwork, and others. Food is also available at Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular. Most importantly, this event gives back to the community by supporting local children’s charities.
Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular
Address: Arley, Northwich CW9 6NA, United Kingdom
Website: Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular
6. Liverpool Christmas Market
The Liverpool Christmas Market might be totally new to the Christmas festivities in the United Kingdom, but it will not fall short of attractions. It provides locals and tourists alike with a shopping experience in a vast open space that is decorated with illuminating fairy lights and adorned with Christmas ornaments, matching the colors of the yuletide season. Just like other holiday markets, it features concession stands and food stalls, but what makes it more interesting is that it incorporates various cultures into it, such as German, Scandinavian, and Viking culture - the latter, celebrating a more traditional Christmas. Some of the highlights of Liverpool Christmas Market include a giant Christmas tree, a fabulous ice skating rink, and a cozy nightlife spot. This 2021, the event will take place at St John’s Gardens, William Brown Street, and the North Entrance of St George’s Hall.
Liverpool Christmas Market
Address: St George’s Pl, Liverpool L1 1JJ, United Kingdom (For 2021: St John’s Gardens, William Brown Street, and the North Entrance of St George’s Hall)
Dates: November 12 - December 23, 2021
7. Sandbach Christmas Market
Looking for a delightful place to experience the spectacular Christmas festivities in the United Kingdom? If so, Sandbach Christmas Market might pique your interest. This lovely event is situated in the heart of the city. It features 120 tastefully decorated cottages of merchants that will participate in the event. Whether you’re in the mood to shop some fine handicraft items or taste various culinary specialties, Sandbach Christmas Market is a pleasant place to visit alone or with your loved ones. Plus, you might want to take lots of souvenir pictures with Santa in the Grotto, try some roasted chestnut and pair it with a mulled red wine, and enjoy the live brass band playing on the corner stage.
Sandbach Christmas Market
Address: Sandbach, England
Website: Sandbach Christmas Market
Date: December 3, 2021 (3pm - 8pm)
8. Knutsford Christmas Market
Posted by Knutsford Christmas Market on Wednesday, 9 October 2019
Another incredible Christmas festival that you should drop by if you plan to spend the holiday season in the United Kingdom is the Knutsford Christmas market. Every year, the charming town of Knutsford conducts a fabulous two-day trade fair on Princess Street that welcomes everyone, whether you want to sell your specialty goods or you just want to shop for Christmas presents. This Christmas festival features 100 retailers offering their finest crafts. To top it all off, live entertainment fills the atmosphere as well as the aroma of the delicious seasonal eats.
Knutsford Christmas Market
Address: Princess St, Knutsford WA16 6BU, United Kingdom
Website: Knutsford Christmas Market, Facebook
Dates: November 27 - 28, 2021
Hours: November 27: 12pm - 7pm; November 28: 11am - 4pm
9. Macclesfield Treacle Christmas Market
Treacle Market is a monthly shopping district that is a fantastic destination if you wish to do some typical shopping, but it is even more pleasing during the Christmas season. The place will be filled with Christmas decor and guests will be captivated by the fragrance of mouthwatering eats. More than 150 businesses are expected to join the fun and shoppers will surely bag home some delightful finds such as glassware, jewelry, clothing, vintage finds, and fresh flowers.
Treacle Market
Address: Market Pl, Macclesfield SK10 1EA, United Kingdom
Website: Treacle Market
Date: December 19, 2021
Be enchanted by the vibrant Christmas markets in and near Chester
Chester is a beautiful English city that is famous for its iconic Roman architecture and landmarks. It is a fabulous hideaway destination for tourists who want to escape the noise and pollution of the concrete jungle, and it is even more captivating during the holiday season. Tourists can enjoy some sightseeing, go on a food crawl adventure, and most exciting of all, check out vibrant Christmas markets that emerge only during this time of the year. For your guidance, use this list in planning your holiday activities in Chester.
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