Cheshire West Markets are ready for Christmas

Friday, 1 December 2023 10:36

Cheshire West Markets have special Christmas events lined up during this month.

Christmas activities start this weekend at Winsford Market as they host a Christmas Craft & Gift fair Saturday 2 December 10am to 4pm and Santa’s Grotto on 16 December 11am to 3pm.

The Ellesmere Port Christmas Extravaganza includes two Christmas markets by Homegrown Events on December 9 and December 16 at the Ellesmere Port Flea-Market from 10am until 4pm. The special markets will include seasonal gifts and festive drinks.

Santa's Grotto will be in the indoor market on Saturday 9 and 16 December (11am to 3pm), and Sunday 17 December (10am to 2pm) £2 per child.

Northwich Market is hosting an Elf on the Shelf Day 9 December 10am to 2pm. Enter the competition to name the Elf and win an Elf prize.

Chester’s award-winning indoor Market has a busy programme of free music performances in the run-up to Christmas including four local choirs. See more at:

https://newchester.market/whats-on/

In addition to the indoor offers, there are Makers Markets in Chester outside the indoor market in Exchange Square every weekend until 17 December and the popular Christmas Market in Chester Town Hall Square is in full swing.

Councillor Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation said:

“Christmas and markets are a perfect combination, and we have festive activities taking place at all our markets.

“Whether you live near Ellesmere Port, Winsford, Chester or Northwich your local market is well worth a visit this Christmas. There are the traders who already bring our markets to life, as well as some extra special festive treats for all to enjoy.”

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