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With all the excitement of this year’s Christmas season in Chester, you may need some inspiration for where to get your festive fill.

Christmas is just around the corner, have you started your wish list yet? There are so many truly unique gift ideas on offer in Chester this Christmas, so here it goes.

Editor Joanne Goodwin said: 'Last year's cover by Nicky was so well received we asked him to illustrate the November 2021 front page too, continuing what we hope will be a longstanding Cheshire Life tradition of using his joyful artwork to celebrate Christmas at Cheshire Life.'

Get out and about this Twixmas in Chester. Whether you’re looking for an unmissable short break offer, irresistible food and drink, an unforgettable day out, some retail therapy, or that quintessential festive walk, you can find it all in Chester.

Cheshire is full of great places to find your perfect tree, ready to celebrate the big day.

Unmissable new creative light installation is part of the Chester Designed by Nature project and will launch in a secret location on 25 November 2021 as part of the much-loved 12 days of Christmas parade.

Whether you and your faithful friend fancy a short stroll or a serious trek, there are plenty of hikes to be had in Cheshire, each with the reward of a cosy pub. Here’s five to try…

Chester BID brings back it’s programme of Halloween events for the first time since 2019, with activities that are open to all

Chester’s newest attraction, Sick to Death has teamed up with National Lottery to offer visitors the chance to get a voucher worth £25 to spend on tickets between now and March 2022.

For those that dare, three of West Cheshire’s museums (two located in Northwich and one in Chester) will be getting into the ‘spirit’ by offering spooktacular half-term Halloween events from 25-31 October

Tours Around Chester’s great guest reviews earn it a place among Travelers’ Favorites in the UK

This is your top guide to experiencing an Afternoon Tea you’ll never forget in Chester and Cheshire.