What's On in Chester this Christmas

Chester Zoo's much loved Lanterns event returns for another magical year, where you can see the zoo turned into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and cheer!

Come and visit Chester Christmas Market, with unique, locally made products and handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories and stocking fillers, you’re sure to find the perfect presents for everyone!

Santa will be in his Enchanted Grotto in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre so don't forget to come along and see him and tell him what you would like for Christmas.

Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family favourite the Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra or pop along to Storyhouse for Cinderella, a family favourite!

Not forgetting Chester's infamous parades. The first one is the 12 Days of Christmas Parade that kicks off the festive season on 23rd November, followed by hundreds of school children parading through the city on 30th November for the Lanterns Parade. The Winter Watch Parade returns twice, once on 7th December and another time alongside the Saturnalia Parade on 14th December. No one does Parades quite like Chester!

See what's on in Chester this Christmas below:

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Christmas on the Rows

From the 17th of November enjoy the sounds of Christmas in the city centre with pop-up choirs on the Rows every weekend until 21st December.
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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Where to see Santa in Cheshire this Christmas

Santa and his elf helpers will be popping up at various locations throughout Cheshire this festive season.
Christmas Light Trails
Pantomimes and Christmas Performances
New Year's Eve

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Dawn photography walk with Simon Buckley

Chester

Find out how to take beautiful photos at dawn with photographer Simon Buckley at this walk on Chester's evocative Rows

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Magic Lanterns – Luminous Yarns

Chester

A trail of eight beautiful mini-projections hidden in the nooks and crannies of Chester’s Rows. For all ages. FREE.

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Photographing Chester with Simon Buckley

Chester

Join photographer Simon Buckley for this FREE practical day of photography and advice, helping you to take the best pictures you can.

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Celebrate Christmas at Panda Mami

Chester

It's not easy organizing a Christmas party, especially for a large group of people.

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New Year’s Eve Dinner Party – Brasserie

Chester

Start the evening with Champagne and Nibbles. Followed by a five-course set menu.

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Christmas Party Nights

Chester

Arrive at 7.00pm for welcome drinks before enjoying a delicious three course menu, with a half-bottle of Sommelier selected wine per person, coffee and mince pies.

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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

Chester

Come along for a night of Bublé Christmas classics performed by candlelight at the Cathedral.

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Christmas Wreath Making

Chester

Located in our glorious Cathedral Refectory, enjoy an evening of wreath making this Christmas.

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Inclusive Party Night

Chester

Dates throughout November and December
Inclusive Party Nights
For a memorable, festive season party book our Inclusive Party Nights, ideal for Celebrations with Friends, Family and Colleagues.
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FREE Magic Carpet Story Time for children

Chester

Children are invited to join storyteller, Josephine Clayfield, on the magic carpet and enjoy an enchanting Christmas story.

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Wreath Making

Ellesmere Port

Wreath making workshops are the best way to get yourself feeling festive .

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FREE Children’s Christmas Face Painting with Painted Wildings

Chester

Free festive face painting for children, first come first served and no need to book.

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Christmas Performance with Dee-Sign Choir

Chester

Join Chester’s only BSL performance group, Dee-Sign Choir for a Christmas performance to get you in the festive spirit.

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Passing Time: A Poetry Workshop

Chester

Canon Henry Twells’ poem Time’s Paces on the clock in our North Transept reminds us that how we experience time changes over our lives.

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'Object of the Month' Talks

Chester

Chester’s Grosvenor Museum continues its year-long series of ‘Object of the Month’ talks

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Oliver Twist!

Chester, Chester

Storyhouse have announced that a stage packed with kids, dogs and feelgood songs is going be the main feature of Christmas this year in Chester.

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Pairing Wines & Platters

Chester

This Christmas, enjoy an evening with a difference here at Chester Cathedral – Pairing Wines and Platters. Indulge with five platters with accompanying wines including expert wine tasting commentary – £35 per person.

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Christmas Tree Festival Lights Switch on

Chester

Start the Christmas festivities off with a mini concert from our very own Cathedral choir, a glass of prosecco, and the debut of our annual Christmas Tree lights switch on!

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Thea Gilmore: Christmas Party Tour

Chester

Since releasing her debut as a teenager nearly 20 years go, the Oxfordshire-raised, Cheshire-based singer and songwriter Thea Gilmore has gained global acclaim for making music not only of extraordinary beauty, but of rare honesty and insight.
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A Festive Tale with Emma the Elf

Chester

Come and hear the newest enchanting tale of 'Awesome Anselm' this Christmas.

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