Welcome!
We cannot wait to welcome you back to our wonderful winter market! Bringing back our beautiful huts filled with bespoke crafts, gifts, tasty treats, and delicious drinks, all to be enjoyed under our sparkling lights. This year, there are even more selfie points and a sneaky sleigh to discover, alongside the ever-popular live musicians in the Market Bar.
Step into the festive fun—we’ll see you there!
Opening - 18 November to 22 December 2026
In collaboration with Marketing Chester and Cheshire West & Chester Council.
New to 2025
Collectible Chester Market Mugs!
Reuseable and environmentally friendly with a custom design just for us, these cute new additions will be replacing our single use cups for a cheeky mulled wine or happy hot chocolate.
Friendly Traders
Our friendly festival traders are excited to delight you with their wonderful wares once again this year!
Alongside our regular favourites, you’ll find some lovely new faces with unique gift ideas. Discover a range of your favourite tipples, bespoke and personalised Christmas decorations, handmade skincare and candles, and even explore the history of your family name - there’s truly something for everyone.
Shop till you drop!
Food & Drink Stalls
Once you’ve shopped till you drop, treat yourself to something delicious from one of our fabulous food stalls, then mosey over to our comfy Christmas Market Bar to wash it down. Here, you can put your feet up and, on select evenings, enjoy some festive live music—song requests are encouraged.