Chester Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Times, Location and Traders
Chester Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Times, Location

The Chester Christmas Market will return to the city this month, running from Wednesday, November 18 until Tuesday, December 22. The festive market features 80 traders offering unique and locally made crafts, jewellery, accessories, stocking fillers and more, transforming the city into a Christmas destination. The market is a short drive from Liverpool city centre and accessible by car, bus or train and is free to visit.

Dates and Opening Hours

The market will open to the public from Wednesday, November 18 until Tuesday, December 22. From Sunday to Wednesday, the Chester Christmas Market will be open from 10.30am to 6.30pm. From Thursday to Saturday, it will open at the same time but remain open until 8pm.

Location and Traders

The market stalls will operate around the Town Hall Square area on Northgate Street in Chester city centre. Traders at this year's edition include Humbugs (Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate), The Salford Rum Company, Moose and Bear Design (Laser Cut and Laser Engraved Products), The Great British Cheese Co and The Crusty Pie Company.

The full list of traders includes Amber Jewellery, Celtic Spirit Co, BLC - Viking Drinking Horns, Bryncir Garden Centre, Cheshire Candle Company Ltd, Chocolate Kisses, CloverZone - Handmade Pewter Scarf Pins, Scarfs and Capes, Crafted Stone Ltd - Cement Garden Ornaments, Dandelion Drinks, Digby & Champ - Dog Leads, Harnesses, Jumpers, Treats, Edgesarms - Printed History of First and Second Surnames, Elegance Natural Skin Care, Elevents Ltd - Coconut Macaroons, Gangplank Ltd - Rum and Gin Made from Foraged Plants, Gingerbread House Confections, Henry & Jenkins Cheese, Humbugs - Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate, Indian Gypsy Ltd - Indian Leather Goods, JD3DPrint - 3D Printed Toys, Johnsons Toffees, Josh Johnson Ceramics, Keepsakes - Personalised Christmas Decorations, Kushty Locks - Mexican Pom Pom Garlands, Purses, Scrunchies etc., Lucelas Ltd - Chocolate Rum, Moonshine Prints Ltd, Moose and Bear Design - Laser Cut and Laser Engraved Products, Mountain Mead, Mrs B's Bakehouse - Pies, Pancakes and Snacks, North Rise Events - Toffee Vodka, Banoffee Vodka, Oh My Dog - Dog Leads, Harnesses, Jumpers, Bowls etc., Olia Candles, Omeda Crafts - Handmade Body Products, Soap, Shaving Bars etc., Paper Stars, Pictorium, Roccabella - Handmade Jewellery, Sahi - Resin, Seeds, Stones and Flower Jewellery, Shire's Kitchen, Smart Mozza - LED Lights Shaped into Decorative Lights, SOX UK, Suay Design - Hand Crafted Jewellery, Terrasa Ltd - Christmas Decorations Made from Driftwood, The Bethlehem Shop - Handmade Fairly Traded Crafts from Palestine, The Brandy Snap Company, The Crusty Pie Company, The Festive House, The Great British Cheese Co., The Quirky Cutlery Store - Jewellery Made from Recycled Cutlery, The Salford Rum Company, The Silver Guru - Sterling Silver Jewellery, The Spanish Hamper - Colourful Garlic Graters, The Sunrise Patisserie - Portuguese Custard Tarts, Tiger Mountain Ltd - Woolens, Hats, Fleeces, Jackets, Toocrafty2keep - Handmade Pottery, UFO Fudge, Voysak - Olives, Turkish Delight, With Sweet Company - Honey and Honey Products, and WoodShyne.

The market will be open daily from 10.30am to 6.30pm, with extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays to Saturdays, offering visitors a chance to explore the festive stalls in Chester city centre.