You can’t help but be captivated by a Christmas market – all those tastes, aromas and inspirational gift ideas, just waiting to be explored. Here’s a rundown of Cheshire’s best.
21st - 23rd November
SHOPPING SPECTACULAR AT ARLEY HALL
The elegant, stately home will host a spectacular evening of Christmas shopping. The event will include over 70 exquisite handpicked stalls with plenty of delicious food and stunning gifts available to purchase. Tuesday's preview event is during the evening from 5:30 - 9:30pm and the Wednesday and Thursday events run during the day from 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Arley Hall, Northwich
www.facebook.com/arleyhallshoppingspectacular
10th November - 21st December
MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS
One of the most anticipated Christmas markets will take over Manchester's city centre from early November. There are more than 300 yuletide stalls and chalets offering crafted seasonal gifts, from handmade jewellery to artisan leather bags. You can also enjoy the mouth-watering international food on offer, from Spanish paella to a more traditional hog roast. Delicious.
Albert Square and other areas around Manchester
www.visitmanchester.com
18th November - 23rd December
LIVERPOOL CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Mulled wine and other festive treats returns to Liverpool's Christmas Markets based at St George's Plateau and William Brown Street. and the North Entrance of St Georges Hall.
www.visitliverpool.com
17th November - 21st December
CHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
You'll have plenty of opportunity to pay a visit to Chester's magical Christmas market across November and December. There will be over 70 traditional wooden chalets in the streets of Chester surrounding a signature sparkling, Christmas tree. On offer you will find local and regional products like clothes, jewellery and unique personalised gifts for your loved ones.
Town Hall Square, Chester, CH1 2HJ
www.facebook.com/ChesterChristmasMarket
18th November and 16th December
WILMSLOW ARTISAN MARKET
Wilmslow Artisan Market takes place on the third Saturday every month. The November event coincides with the festive light switch-on event in Bank Square. While the December market takes place on the last Saturday before Christmas, perfect for picking up some last minute treats or gifts.
Bank Square, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1DU
themarketco.co.uk/markets/wilmslow-artisan-market
25th - 26th November
WARRINGTON CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKETS
The Warrington Lantern Parade takes place in the town centre in the last weekend of November and to accompany the events there will be markets throughout the main central streets, choir performances, fairground rides and light projections,
Warrington town centre
wearewarringtonbid.co.uk
2nd - 24th December
CHRISTMAS AT BOLESWORTH
Bolesworth’s grounds will again be transformed into a festive wonderland with the main attraction being the spectacular Christmas Lights Trail. In addition to this, you will find Christmas markets featuring shopping, food and winter warmers, Santa’s magical grotto, reindeer encounters and a fairground with a range of rides.
Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, CH3 9HL
bolesworth.com/christmas
1st December
SANDBACH CHRISTMAS MARKET
Make some precious memories at Sandbach's very own Christmas Market. There will be more than 100 stalls to explore around the market square, High Street and Market Hall. Alongside doing some Christmas shopping you can also enjoy the smell of roasting chestnuts, whilst listening to the carol singers and sipping on mulled wine.
Sandbach Centre
sandbach.gov.uk/markets/christmas-markets
2nd - 3rd December
KNUTSFORD CHRISTMAS MARKET
Bring the festive spirit to life at Knutsford annual Christmas street market this December. Over 100 traders will be attending with their finest selection of food, drinks, crafts, gifts and so much more.
Knutsford Centre
www.knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/events/christmas-market
