Where is the Chester Christmas market in 2023?

Chester Christmas Market is open seven days a week and is located in the city's beautiful Town Hall Square opposite Chester Cathedral.

Is Chester Christmas Market any good?

Lots of food stalls, and unique gifts. “Absolutely loved it.” Very festive indeed,lots of stalls selling mulled wine ,all manner of fast food outlets and lots of twinkling lights...

How many stalls does Chester Christmas Market have?

The 2021 Christmas market had 25 chalets and was also voted one of the best Christmas markets in the UK. Then in 2022 there were 42 stalls and this year there are 57 traders and food and drink stalls.

What is on in Chester December 2023?

Where to park for Chester Christmas Market?

The city's vibrant mix of national and indepedent retail stores, bars and restaurants will be easily accessible thanks to 4,000 parking spaces funded by the Business Improvement District and available every weekend in the run-up to Christmas at Chester Racecourse.

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Is Chester Christmas market free?

The Chester Christmas Market is back from 17 November – 21 December. There's 70 stalls filled with local, independent and artisan wares including craft spirits, hand-crafted homewares, fragrances, jewellery, local produce and more. It's a great place to enjoy the festive atmosphere and there's no entry charge.

Where can I park for free at Chester for Christmas?

Chester's City centre Christmas parking

You can park for FREE at Chester Racecourse car park (CH1 2LY) every Saturday and Sunday on the run up to Christmas courtesy of the Chester Race Company and Chester BID.

Does Chester have Christmas markets?

Chester Christmas Market is open seven days a week and is located in the city's beautiful Town Hall Square opposite Chester Cathedral.

Is Chester Christmas market on every day?

The Chester Christmas Market will be open seven days a week; Sunday to Wednesday 10.30am to 6.30pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30am to 8pm.

What date is the Christmas Market in Chester?

November 17, 2023 - December 21, 2023

Don't forget to experience around the Christmas Markets too, such as Northgates Bar, Francis Thomas, My Funny Valentine and more…

What time does Chester Christmas market open in 2023?

Chester's Christmas market

The market opens at 10.30am on Friday 17th November and runs every day until 21st December 2023. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you can enjoy the market until 8pm.

What is the biggest Christmas market in UK?

Birmingham and Manchester Christmas markets are among the largest Christmas markets in the UK.

Where is the best Christmas market?

Can you haggle at Christmas markets?

Be prepared to haggle

If you're looking for presents, decorations or even a cheeky mulled wine or cider, then do a little browsing first. One stall at the beginning of your visit may be double the price of one nearer the end. If you're feeling brave, then you could always try a festive haggle. Vienna Christmas market.

Is Chester market closing down?

It's the end of an era for Chester Market as it prepares to close its doors for the last time ahead of a move to the new market at the Northgate development. The market has been based in the Forum Shopping Centre since the 1960s, when the development was built to replace the Victorian market hall demolished in 1967.

Where is the biggest Christmas market?

Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt, Vienna, Austria

The world's largest Christmas market, this Austrian icon is held annually near the Rathaus, Vienna's historic city hall. Picture 100 booths nudging an ice skating rink, and a neighbouring park decorated with an elaborate festive lights display.

Are Christmas markets better in day or night?

Go at night

There is absolutely no question that Christmas markets are much better after dark than during the day. This is the time of day when the holiday lights can shine and you'll appreciate that mulled wine a little bit more as the temperature drops.

How big are Chester Christmas markets?

A handmade, historical, magical experience awaits you with 70 traders situated in the square around the town hall, the new arcade and the forum surrounding the iconic sparkling tree in the heart of the city centre.

Is Chester good for Christmas shopping?

CHESTER has been recommended as one of the top UK towns for Christmas shopping by readers of The Times. The newspaper revealed the UK destinations which were most frequently commented by readers below a recent article on the country's prettiest towns at Christmas, with Chester coming out on top.

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.

Where has Chester market moved to?

LOCATION: Northgate Quarter – including indoor market hall between Hunter Street and Princess Street, plus street market in the public square and Princess Street.

What time do Chester markets shut?

OPEN. Tuesday-Saturday : 8am-6pm. Sunday : 10am-6pm. Monday : Closed.

Where is the cheapest place to park in Chester?

In Chester, you'll find affordable parking options at public car parks such as Chester Racecourse and Delamere Street. Yet, you can often find cheaper and more convenient spaces with JustPark. It offers a wide variety of budget-friendly private parking options, often undercutting traditional car park prices.

Where can I park in Chester for free?

Kilmorey Park, West Street, and Waverley Terrace: On the north side of Hoole Way these streets have some spaces for free all-day parking. These are residential streets and West Street and Waverley Street run along near the railway and a 10 minute walk to Chester Train Station.

Is park and ride free in Chester?

"Travelling on the Park & Ride is so easy and now free. Just drive and park at one of our sites, there are plenty of spaces available, hop on board a bus and take your free ticket from the driver. Then relax on your way into the City. Buses run at regular intervals until 7pm (5.30pm Sundays).