Christmas Group Trips to Chester and Cheshire

Christmas in Chester and Cheshire: Festive Group Days Out and Short Breaks

Twinkling chalets, centuries-old streets and a city that knows how to celebrate. Bring your group to Chester this Christmas and give them a day out to remember.

Chester Christmas Market returns to Town Hall Square from Wednesday 18 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026. Around 80 traders gather beside the city’s Christmas tree, set against the Gothic Town Hall with Chester Cathedral just around the corner. Browse handmade gifts from local makers, warm up with mulled wine and tuck into festive food.

Between stalls, there’s a whole city to explore. Stroll a stretch of the most complete city walls in Britain, wander the medieval Rows with their unique two-tier galleries of shops, and stop for a photo beneath the Eastgate Clock.

Staying longer? Turn a day trip into a festive short break. Chester Zoo’s Lanterns and Light trail glows after dark from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, while Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet makes light work of the Christmas list. Across Cheshire you’ll find hotels to suit groups of every size and budget, from city-centre stays to country retreats.

Ready to plan your group’s Christmas in Cheshire?