Christmas Markets in Cheshire 2026
10 Christmas markets in Cheshire, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Warrington Christmas Artisan Market, on Saturday 14 November; the last to close is Chester Christmas Market, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Warrington Christmas Artisan Market, on Saturday 14 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Christmas Artisan Market Warrington | 14 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Chester Christmas Market Chester | 18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| The Arley Shopping Spectacular Northwich | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Norton Priory Christmas Gift Fair Runcorn | 22 Nov 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Tatton Park Christmas Gift Fair Knutsford | 26 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Christmas in Frodsham Frodsham | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Macclesfield Treacle Market (Christmas dates) Macclesfield | 29 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Sundays only. Closed on Sun 6 Dec, Sun 13 Dec | |
| Knutsford Christmas Market Knutsford | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Rode Hall Christmas Market Scholar Green | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | |
| Prestbury Christmas Fair Prestbury | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only |
Questions About Christmas Markets in Cheshire
Which is the biggest Christmas market in Cheshire?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Chester Christmas Market (18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026), followed by Warrington Christmas Artisan Market.
When do Christmas markets in Cheshire start in 2026?
The first is Warrington Christmas Artisan Market, which opens on Saturday 14 November 2026. The last to close is Chester Christmas Market, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in Cheshire charge for entry?
The Arley Shopping Spectacular and Norton Priory Christmas Gift Fair need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside Cheshire
Stockport Town Hall Christmas Fayre
Stockport, Greater Manchester
3 Dec 2026
8 miles from the nearest market here
Buxton by Lamp Light Christmas Markets and Dickensian Christmas Market
Buxton, Derbyshire
21 to 22 Nov 2026
9 miles from the nearest market here
Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto
Buxton, Derbyshire
5 to 6 Dec 2026
9 miles from the nearest market here
Trentham Christmas Makers Markets
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
21 Nov to 6 Dec 2026
Open Saturdays and Sundays only
11 miles from the nearest market here
Hyde Christmas Artisan Market
Hyde, Greater Manchester
22 Nov 2026
12 miles from the nearest market here
Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester, Greater Manchester
6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
12 miles from the nearest market here
More in North West: Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Lake District. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.