Chester Christmas isn’t Cancelled #Blog
Briony Wilson
30th October 2020
2020 has been like no other year and we’re all in need of some festive cheer.
The good news – #ChristmasInChester is NOT cancelled!
What’s New?
- A Christmas Carol at Storyhouse – new Christmas show!
- The Chester Gift Card – give the gift of Chester this Christmas!
- November Taste Cheshire Market Double market and Cathedral Pop up Market
- The Tiger Who Came for Tea at Grosvenor Museum
- New food and drink offers
- New shops full of festive fayre and an independent shopping weekend
- City-wide Festive Window Competition
- Lanterns at Chester Zoo
What’s Different?
- New look to The Christmas Tree Festival at Chester Cathedral, taking you throughout the Cathedral
- New look to Chester’s Christmas Markets, joining up with the indoor market
- The Snowman Tour has returned to Chester Cathedral with a new seating layout
What’s the Same?
- The city! More than 500 businesses across the city centre can help you to safely sort all your Christmas needs with the backdrop of a beautiful historic city. From famous high street stores to small boutiques, unique independents and a vibrant food and drinks scene, Chester’s got you covered this Christmas.
Current Events Listing Below:*
| Dates | Event and Location |
| 2nd Nov – 4th Jan | The Tiger Who Came for Tea exhibition at Grosvenor Museum |
| 7th Nov – 17th Jan | A Christmas Carol at Storyhouse |
| 13th Nov | Taste Cheshire Market at Chester Cathedral |
| 13th Nov – 23rd Dec | Lanterns at Chester Zoo, new later times recently released |
| 14th Nov – 14th Dec | Chester’s Festive Window Competition |
| 14th – 15th Nov | Taste Cheshire Market at Town Hall Square |
| 26th Nov – 22nd Dec | Christmas Market at Town Hall Square linked to Indoor Market |
| 26th Nov – 29th Nov | Big Christmas Weekend highlighting independent shopping across the city centre in support of Small Business Saturday |
| 28th Nov – 3rd Jan | Christmas Tree Festival at Chester Cathedral |
| 21st Dec | The Snowman Tour at Chester Cathedral |
| Nov/Dec | Foodie Fridays and Saturday Socials at Chester Indoor Market |
Traveling to Chester
Did you know you can use the Park & Ride for just £1! Planning a whole day out? Park ALL DAY for just £4.50! Plan your shopping to take advantage of FREE Parking on Sunday 29th Nov and Sunday 27th Dec.
See all car parks, park & ride, public transport timetables and city centre taxi services here.
And if you are traveling into the city by car be aware of the new Clockwise Chester one-way traffic system in place along the ring road.
Watch this space!
More plans are in the works and we will update you as soon as details are confirmed. A new ‘Festive Digital High Street Map’ is also coming soon! Whether you’re planning a visit to Chester or want to remotely access the city’s businesses for all your Christmas shopping, eating and drinking needs – the Digital High Street Map has top tips and ordering links so you can do your part to keep #ChesterTogether this festive season.
*NOTE: the events programme is subject to change should new government guidance be issued. We will update this page as necessary to keep up to date should changes be implemented.
A big thanks to Experience Chester for this wonderful summary of all things Christmas coming to Chester this year, keep your eye out for event updates.