Alright folks, listen up, because this is the time of year when things start getting festive, and you can just feel the energy shift, especially around Cheshire West and Chester.
Kicking things off this Friday, November 15th, Chester’s Christmas Market is opening up. And look, if you haven’t been before, this market is like a magnet pulling people in—it’s got that Christmas vibe that just hits different. We’re talking about parades, Santa’s grotto, all the stuff that just puts you in that holiday mood. Councillor Lisa Denson said it herself: “The second those stalls open, the Christmas excitement starts rolling.”
And it’s not just Chester getting into the holiday spirit—Cheshire West has a whole lineup of Christmas lights switch-ons and events that you’ll want to mark on your calendars. We’re talking about Hoole, Neston, Northwich, Frodsham, Ellesmere Port, Huntington, and a bunch of other spots turning the lights on and making it feel like Christmas all over the place.
Alright, here’s the breakdown of what’s happening and when. Get ready:
Christmas lights switch-ons and festive events
November
16th – Hoole Christmas lights switch on
21st – 12 Days of Christmas Parade, Chester (7pm)
22nd – Lostock Garlam Lights Switch on
23rd – Northwich Christmas
23rd – Tarporley Lights Switch on
28th – Lantern Parade, Chester (7pm)
23rd – Hartford Christmas Lights Switch On
29th – Garden Quarter Christmas
29th – Ellesmere Port Christmas Light Switch On
29th – Little Sutton Village
29th – Willaston Lights Switch On
30th – Christmas in Neston
30th – Christmas in Frodsham
30th – Huntington Christmas Light Switch On
30th – No Mans Heath Christmas Lights switch on
30th – Davenham Christmas Lights Switch On
December
1st – Chester Santa Dash
1st – Malpas Christmas Market
5th – Winter Watch Parade, Chester (7pm)
5th – Westminster Park Lights Switch On
7th – Winsford Christmas Street Festival
7th – Tarvin Christmas Market
7th – Ho Ho Helsby
8th – Tarporley Christmas Festival
8th – Dunham on the Hill Lights Switch On
That’s the schedule, folks. If you’re in the area, you don’t want to miss this. Get out there, soak up the festive vibes, and make some memories.