Chester Christmas Markets 2022

Anyone who was anywhere the Town Hall last Sunday would have seen some heavy lifting going on. There was a hive of activity going on with forklift drivers carefully placing this years stalls for the Chester Christmas Markets 2022. Not long to wait now folks. It all starts this Friday, the 18th November. Is everyone excited?

I know that this year is going to be difficult for so many. As was the last few years actually. But, as ever, there is something special about this time of the year. And as ever, we will do what we can do to make it a very enjoyable time of the year. Christmas does that to people. It brings out the family spirit even more so than at any other time of the year it seems. And if that means possibly being a bit more frugal, then so be it. Despite what the marketing gurus try to get you to recognise, Christmas isn’t all about spending money. However, if you were to spend money, then where you can, keep it local. Only a suggestion. And on that note, back on to the main topic – Chester Christmas Markets 2022.

What’s happening and when and where? As many will already know, as well as the Christmas Markets, other Christmassy events will also kick into gear.

Anyway, let’s have a look shall we.

Chester Christmas Markets 2022

In addition to the markets opening at the Town Hall Square on Friday, November 18, the Christmas lights will be on across the city centre. This will add to the festive atmosphere no doubt.

Here’s a few key dates and times for your diary.

The Chester Christmas Markets 2022 will be open Sunday to Wednesday 10.30am to 6.30pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10.30am to 8pm. Another new attraction to be aware of this year is a weekend Makers Market being held in the new Exchange Square at Northgate. This runs from, November 19, until December 18.

Also new this year is the Rows Christmas Bazaar. You can pop along to see this on Thursday’s and weekends during November and December.

Other Activities

There is also a programme of other festive activities to be aware of. These activities are part of the Heritage Action Zone Project, supported by Visit Chester and Cheshire.

The activities will include Christmas carols, crafts, face painting and storytelling.

In the build up to Christmas there will be a variety of parades and even more activities. Take a note of these key dates:

Christmas Market – Friday 18 November to Wednesday 22 December.

Makers Market – each weekend from 19 November to 18 December.

The Rows Christmas Bazaar – from 19 November to 18 December.

Twelve Days of Christmas Parade – Thursday 24 November at 7pm.

Santa’s Grotto – 25 November until 24 December.

Christmas Past at Chester Castle – 26 November 11am to 4pm and 5pm to 7pm.

Lantern Parade – Wednesday 30 November at 7pm.

Winter Watch Parade – Thursday 8 December at 7pm.

Saturnalia Parade plus Second Winter Watch Parade – Thursday 15 December 6.30pm.

The Twelve Days of Christmas Parade on Thursday 24 November starts on Bridge Street at 7pm.

More on the last mentioned event. Organised by Cheshire West and Chester Council the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ is the first of four parades to return this year. A variety of local Community groups and local artists will parade through the city centre from Bridge Street, travelling towards the Cross, Eastgate Street, St Werburgh Street, past the Town Hall and ending in Watergate Street.

Father Christmas, yes indeed, Father Christmas himself, will greet the parade with pyrotechnics at key locations. These locations will be at the Cross, Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, and the Town Hall.

Chester Christmas Markets 2022

And what about getting to and from these events? Chester Park and Ride is running late night services over Christmas. The last bus from Foregate Street will be 9pm on Thursdays from 17 November and then each night during Christmas week 19 to 23 December up to 9pm. The last Park and Ride bus on 24 December is 6pm.

So there you have it folks. Plenty going on to entertain all the family. And hopefully keep everyone entertained cost effectively as well. Also at this time of the year, don’t forget Chester Cathedral. Always plenty going on there. Click the link above to find out more.

And how could you have Christmas festivities without mentioning the world famous Chester Zoo. The annual lanterns extravaganza is already under way. It started last Friday (11th November). More details HERE.

I Know What You’re Thinking

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Right, sales pitch over. Time to get this post published.

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