Christmas in Cheshire

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Make your Christmas sparkle with a Cheshire getaway

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Explore Cheshireโ€™s festivals and fabulously festive events.

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Light up your Christmas in Chester

Twinkling lights, cosy nights โ€“ Christmas breaks in Chester

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Cheshire

Welcome to the official online guide to help you plan the perfect short break in Cheshire.

Our beautiful county is the perfect place to explore this year! From our vibrant towns and villages to our historic city of Chester, you can be sure of a truly unforgettable experience wherever you choose to visit.

In Chester & Cheshire you'll find everything including rural escapes and city breaks,ย some of the country's best attractions and most unmissable events, cosy pubs and Michelin-starred dining, and some of the finest shopping around! Explore our site to inspire your visit to Chester & Cheshire.

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Select a category that interests you below and we will suggest some great ideas for your trip to Cheshire!

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Light Trails

Experience the Enchantment of Chester & Cheshireโ€™s Spectacular Light Trails

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Gladiators of Britain

A partnership exhibition with The British Museum and Colchester and Ipswich Museums.

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Chester Christmas Market

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.

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A vibrant showcase of must-see events, festive happenings, and local highlights to make your season unforgettable.

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Father Christmas

Santa and his elf helpers will be popping up at various locations throughout Cheshire this festive season.

Guides

Like A Local

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One of my favourite things to do in Chester is to Run around the City Walls.

Nantwich Guide

Nestled in the south of the county โ€“ close to the border of Staffordshire and Shropshire sits the thriving market town of Nantwich.

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As a proud business owner in Tarporley, Iโ€™ve had the privilege spending lots of time in this beautiful Cheshire village home for many years.

Malpas

From its historic High Street to the surrounding natural beauty, Malpas is a place where tradition meets modern life, and community spirit runs deep.

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Dates: 1st Nov - 30th Nov 2025

Join us from 1 - 30 November as we celebrate Chester's unique architectural feature, The Rows.

Oaks

Dates: 24th Oct - 4th Jan 2026

Make your Christmas magical with Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. There's so much to come this holiday season, like a Ice Rink, Winter Village laden with delicious goodies, Ferris Wheel, film showings and SO much more!

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Dates: 16th Nov - 16th Nov 2025

Independent Street is excited to be collaborating with Warrington Bid and Warrington Borough Council to deliver the 2025 Christmas Light Switch on to Warrington Town Centre

Yuletide

Dates: 15th Nov - 23rd Dec 2025

Immerse yourselves in music, wonder, and lights.

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Grosvenor Museum Roman

Gladiators of Britain

Dates: 20th Sept - 25th Jan 2026

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Sundown Adventures at Go Ape Delamere

Dates: 17th Oct - 9th Nov 2025

Oaks

Dates: 24th Oct - 4th Jan 2026

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Land of Lights

Dates: 1st Nov - 31st Jan 2026

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