Chester Christmas Market 2026: Dates (Nov 18 to Dec 22) and Fares

Name: Chester Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-11-18
End: 2026-12-22
Location: Chester, Cheshire

When is Chester Christmas Market 2026?

Chester Christmas Market 2026 runs November 18 to December 22, 2026.

2026November 18 to December 22, 2026Confirmed

2027November 17 to December 21, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year; the market opens in mid-November and closes just before Christmas.

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Chester Christmas Market schedule

18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026: Over 70 traditional wooden chalets turn Town Hall Square into a winter market of local produce and Christmas gifts.
Around the market: Chester Zoo's Lanterns and Light trail runs for 42 nights, and Chester Cathedral holds an annual Christmas Tree Festival.

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Getting to Chester Christmas Market

Arrive by train. Chester railway station is a short 10 to 15 minute walk from the city center.
The market is at Town Hall Square and Northgate Street, outside Chester Town Hall and opposite Chester Cathedral.

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Tickets and cost

Admission is entirely free. No tickets or advance bookings are required.

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Chester Christmas Market: questions people ask

What date does the Chester Christmas Market open in 2026?

In 2026 the market opens on 18 November and runs to 22 December.

Is the Chester Christmas Market free?

Yes. Admission is entirely free, and no tickets or advance bookings are required.

Where is the Chester Christmas Market?

It is in Town Hall Square and Northgate Street, outside Chester Town Hall and opposite Chester Cathedral.

How do I get to the Chester Christmas Market by train?

Chester railway station is a short 10 to 15 minute walk from the city center, so you can arrive by train and walk to the market.

What else is there to do in Chester at Christmas?

Chester Zoo's Lanterns and Light trail runs for 42 nights, and Chester Cathedral holds an annual Christmas Tree Festival. You can also explore the city's covered medieval Rows and walk the Roman city walls.

Sources: chester-christmasmarket.com, events.europa.tips, europeanbestdestinations.com, visitcheshire.com

About Chester Christmas Market

Over 70 wooden chalets in Town Hall Square, beside Tudor buildings and Chester's two-tiered medieval Rows. Free entry.

The market fills Town Hall Square and Northgate Street with traditional wooden chalets, framed by black-and-white timber-framed buildings and the Rows. Stalls sell crafts, decorations, skincare, candles and local food, and it is open seven days a week with free entry. Walk the Roman city walls for a bird's-eye view of the market.

Know before you go

Entry is free, with no tickets or advance bookings required.
Stroll along Chester's Roman city walls for a view over the market.
Chester railway station is a short 10 to 15 minute walk from the city center and the market.

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