Christmas in Chester

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 join the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he is whisked away on a terrifying journey through the past, as Charles Dicken's classic ghost story is brought alive at Chester Cathedral.

See what's on in Chester this Christmas below:

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Chester Christmas Market

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester for 2021!
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Chester Zoo Lanterns

Chester

Tickets now on sale for much-loved event, featuring illuminated wildlife and enchanting animal characters. Funds raised from the event will support the zoo’s crucial work as a wildlife conservation charity.

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From:

12 Nov 2021to23 Dec 2021
Chester Christmas Market

Chester

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester for 2021!

Dates

From:

18 Nov 2021to22 Dec 2021
Santa's Enchanted Grotto

Chester

With the festive season around the corner, Grosvenor Shopping Centre will be bringing back their popular Thursday late night shopping from 21st November, a great opportunity to get your Christmas party outfits and the perfect present.

Dates

From:

26 Nov 2021to19 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

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20 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Chester

On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a terrifying journey through the past and into the future, accompanied by three fearsome ghosts determined to make him realize the true meaning of…

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From:
27 Nov 2021Open 19:30 - 21:50
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8 Dec 2021Open 19:30 - 21:50
Christmas Tree Festival

Chester

The annual Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival returns for its ninth fabulous year in 2021.

Dates

From:

27 Nov 2021to4 Jan 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday Brunch with Santa

Chester

Join Santa for a magical Sunday Brunch inside the stunning thirteenth century Refectory at Chester Cathedral, during which magical family memories are made as children (and the young at heart) will meet Santa and children receive a selection box.

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From:
28 Nov 2021Open 09:00 - 12:30
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5 Dec 2021Open 09:00 - 12:30
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12 Dec 2021Open 09:00 - 12:30
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19 Dec 2021Open 09:00 - 12:30
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24 Dec 2021Open 09:00 - 12:30
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.

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2021to16 Jan 2022
The Snowman and We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Chester

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite The Snowman accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra.

Dates

From:
18 Dec 2021Various Opening Times