Does Chester Christmas Market have an ice rink?

We at the Chester House Estate are urging visitors to 'get their skates on' this festive period as we introduce our first ever ice rink, part of our Winter Wonderland experience starting on Saturday 23 November and running through until Tuesday 24 December (Christmas Eve).

Is there ice skating at Chester Christmas markets?

❄This winter, experience the magic of Christmas on our FIRST EVER ice rink, located in front of our 17th century Farmhouse. Why not visit during a weekend and enjoy our Christmas Markets too - the perfect festive day out for the whole family!

Which Christmas market has ice skating?

With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street food stalls, festive bars and live music.

Is there a Winter Wonderland in Chester?

All of these brilliant attractions in the winter wonderland can be found on Chester racecourse in the winter season. There will be plenty for the children with Santa Land, meeting Father Christmas and Santa's letter writing workshop.

Is the Chester xmas market any good?

Chester Christmas Market is a lovely market based right in the centre of the city. The wooden stalls are very homely and comforting. Especially when you're holding a mulled wine or sat in the Market Bar listening to live music and looking out the window. Large selection of traders and Artisan goods.

Is Chester Christmas Market one of the BEST in the UK?🎄

How many stalls does the Chester Christmas Market have?

Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year. A handmade, historical, magical experience awaits you with 80 traders situated in the square around the town hall. Discover unique, locally made produce, handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories, stocking fillers and plenty more festive finds!

Which is the best xmas market in the UK?

Edinburgh's Christmas Market is one of the most iconic in the UK. Set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, this market offers over 80 stalls selling handcrafted gifts, festive food, and drinks.

Where is the ice rink in Winter Wonderland?

Skate to live music on the Winter Wonderland ice rink, the UK's largest outdoor rink. Take to the ice under a canopy of glittering lights and whizz around the charming Victorian bandstand in Hyde Park. Ice skating sessions run every hour between 10am and 9pm daily, with each session lasting 45 minutes.

Is it free to go into Winter Wonderland?

Free things to do at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2025

As we've said, entry to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is free if you can go off-peak, but things get pricey once you're inside.

Is Chester Zoo open at Christmas?

The zoo is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Opening times may change depending on special events, please see our T&Cs for further details.

Where is Winter Wonderland Christmas Market?

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is back! From 14 November 2025 to 1 January 2026, we'll be opening our gates for six weeks of festive memories made to last a lifetime.

Which city is nice for Christmas in the UK?

London. Christmas in Britain's capital is all one could hope for. Oxford, Carnaby and Bond Streets are strung top to bottom with festive lights, and Covent Garden's cobble-stoned shopping square is bursting with holiday cheer.

Is there ice skating at Blenheim Palace?

Glide into Christmas at The Great Skate

Make magical memories at Blenheim Palace's Great Skate, a spectacular covered ice rink in the heart of the Great Court. Gather with loved ones, lace up your skates and slide into the Christmas spirit surrounded by twinkling lights and the Christmas Market.

What is the easiest Christmas market to get to from the UK?

Brussels Christmas market is voted one of the best Christmas markets in Europe and is a great market for a family break or weekend shopping trip at only 1 hour 53 minutes from London by Eurostar. The Brussels Christmas market 2025 runs from 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.

What is the most beautiful Christmas market?

Which of these is the best selling Christmas number 1 of all time in the UK having sold with over 3.8 million copies?

Band Aid: 'Do They Know It's Christmas? ' (1984) It's a commonly-held belief that charity songs do not age well, yet Bob Geldof's star-studded response to the 1984 Ethiopian famine remains the biggest-selling Christmas Number One of all time, selling over 3.8 million copies and raising a heap of money for the cause.

What is the most famous Christmas market in the UK?

Bath. Bath Christmas Market is both of one of the country's biggest and most enchanting; more than 170 stalls are squeezed into the cobbled streets around the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey.

Why is the Oxford Christmas market cancelled?

A Christmas market that faced being cancelled when its founder pulled out will go ahead with new organisers. The future of the Oxford's Christmas market was in doubt after its organiser said it was cancelled over the inclusion of a cycle lane.

Can you get into Winter Wonderland for free?

Is Winter Wonderland free entry? Entry during off-peak hours is free, while an adult ticket for Winter Wonderland will cost £5 during standard times and £7.50 during peak times.

Where is the oldest Christmas market in the UK?

The Lincoln Christmas Market is the oldest in the UK, starting in 1982. Set against the backdrop of Lincoln's stunning cathedral, it feels like stepping back in time. The market was inspired by traditional German Christmas markets and has grown to feature over 200 stalls.

Where has Snowy Christmas markets?

Innsbruck in Austria takes the top spot as the snowiest market, where a snow day is possible almost every other day (46% probability), equating to 13.7 days per month. In second place is Tallinn in Estonia, which combines mediaeval culture with coastal charm and has a 40% daily probability of snow.