Mulled wine, tasty treats, twinkly lights and unique gifts all wrapped up with a festive atmophere make a Christmas market a wonderful shopping experience.  You’ll find everything from Christmas decorations to crafts, food and drink and usually from small, local businesses in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Find all the best 2025 Christmas markets and fairs in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.  Once that gets your in the festive spirit, check out all these family friendly Christmas events in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Cheshire & Manchester Christmas Markets & Fairs 2025

Albert Square Manchester Christmas Market – 4th Nov – 4th Jan

With its own Christmas mini-market – a select handful of wooden chalets selling must-have Christmas crafts and gifts – plus a good mix of independent food and drink outlets offering a tasty selection of food and drink on-the-go, along with under-cover seating areas, as well as festive lights, Christmas-themed light-up and walk-through installations, and plenty of seasonal selfie backdrop spots, Albert Square promises to add even more Christmas magic to Manchester this year.

Bramhall Festive Market – 8th Nov

Join over 50 friendly, talented local makers and traders offering everything you need to kick off the festive season in style.

Warrington Christmas Light Switch On – 15th – 16th Nov

Feast your eyes on some local artisans and fill those shopping bags with goodies whilst indulging in some weekend family fun! Stroll around the market, chat with the producers and sample the delights on offer.

Chester Christmas Market – 15th Nov – 22nd Dec

Chester’s magical Christmas market in the streets of Chester surrounding a signature sparkling, Christmas tree.

Warrington Weekend Wonderland Christmas Market – 22nd – 23rd Nov

This exciting event will included the Independent Street Artisan Market on the 4 streets in central Warrington. Alongside a whole programme of activities, entertainment and workshops.

Malpas Christmas Fair – 22nd Nov

Sandbach Christmas Market  – 22nd Nov

Check out  Chameleon & Co for unique enamel Christmas hanging decorations.  Totally different to your average Christmas bauble and great as a secret Santa gift.

For one exclusive evening, Heaton House Farm will have a variety of stalls selling everything you need for your Christmas shopping and gifting this year. PLUS delicious hot food is served by Stable Yard Catering.

Tatton Park Christmas Gift Fair – 27th – 30th Nov

Showcasing local artisans this unique shopping experience is held inside The Mansion’s Tenants Hall – a wing of the stately mansion house that is not usually open to the public.

Congleton Christmas Light Switch On – 28th Nov

As well as an artisan market there is lots planned! – including a Santas Grotto, Live Music and Entertainment across 2 stages. A parade, steel and brass bands… and much more!

Knutsford Christmas Market – 29th – 30th Nov

The market features feature over 120 traders per day selling the finest foods, drinks, crafts and gifts in the area – the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping!

Frodsham Christmas Market – 29th Nov

As well as artisan stalls there will be 2 main stages, a parade with road closure in place, community lantern making, Santa’s grotto, snow globe , school choirs, live music performances, and a few surprises along the way!

Prestbury Christmas Fair – 7th Dec

Bustling with 80 festive artisan stalls and the very best of local Cheshire producers and crafters. Alongside a whole programme of live music entertainment, Fairground on Bridge Green, bell ringers, Face Painting, local Businesses and Community groups

Stockport Christmas Fair – 4th Dec

Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring a diverse array of stalls showcasing the finest local handcrafted creations, and unique treasures. Discover artisan crafts and thoughtful gifts, all lovingly made by talented local vendors.

Rode Hall Christmas Market  – 6th Dec

There will be stalls selling artisan food, flowers and crafts and lots of mistletoe, mulled wine & mince pies.  The Rode Hall Silver Band will be playing alongside Smallwood School Choir and the courtyard kitchen will be open selling festive brunches and homemade cakes.

Holmes Chapel Christmas Market & Fair – 7th Dec

The closed off streets are filled with small businesses selling food, drink, crafts & gifts for Christmas. Live performaces from dancers & singers. Fairground rides and Santa on his sleigh.

 Northwich Christmas Market – 9th Dec

Showcasing local makers, festive treats, carols and live performances that will fill the town with Christmas cheer.

Macclesfield Twighlight Market – 11th Dec

Join in under the heated tipi for an evening of festive food, shopping and music, centered around the beautiful Macclesfield town centre Christmas Tree.

Hayhurst Arms (Middlewich)  – 12th to 14th Dec

Soak up the festive cheer with local gifts, live music, mulled wine, festive nibbles, and plenty of beer under the warmth and comfort of the tipi.

Wilmslow Artisan Market  – 20th Dec

Wilmslow Artisan Market takes place on the third Saturday every month. the December market takes place on the last Saturday before Christmas, perfect for picking up some last minute treats or gifts.