Christmas in Chesterfield

A TWIST ON TRADITION 
Mix things up this Christmas. Discover our unique events. Enter the Christmas Stocking Competition. Browse gift ideas. Tick off our Festive Bucket List and more!
EXPERIENCE OUR PLAYFUL EVENTS 
Join us for a festive lineup of fun events and activities to make your Christmas more memorable. 

EXPLORE OUR WINTER WINDOWS TRAIL
Can you and your family help find the letters and unjumble them to see the magic phrase? Complete the trail and receive a wooden Christmas bauble. 
ALL ABOARD OUR SANTA SPECIAL CRUISES 
Take to the water this Christmas to meet Santa on Chesterfield Canal

Saturday 30th November - Monday 23rd December 2024 
LOVE OUR PANTO - CINDERELLA
Gather your family and friends for an afternoon or evening of laughter and joy.  Enjoy Christmas Pantomime at the Winding Wheel Theatre

Friday 29th November  – Tuesday 31st December 2024
 
DISCOVER HARDWICK WINTERTIDE 
Twinkling lights, handmade decorations, and festive displays await at Hardwick Hall. Join the mischievous Lord of Misrule as he leads you through the mansion!

Sunday 17th November 2024 - Sunday 5th January 2025
 
FIND BESPOKE GIFTS AT OUR MARKETS 
Pick up unique gifts and festive food at Chesterfield’s Markets and Market Hall

MEET SANTA
Santa Claus will be visiting many venues across Chesterfield. Check out where you can take your little ones to meet Santa


FEEL WELCOME IN OUR SHOPS
Christmas shopping without the hassle? Our friendly shop owners take the time to recommend unique gifts.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY 
From street food to fine dining, and cocktail bars to cosy pubs – Chesterfield puts a twist on your festive get-togethers

LIGHTING UP CHESTERFIELD
See the town sparkle with fantastic entertainment and shop for unique treasures as Chesterfield's annual Christmas Lights Switch On and Market returns.

Sunday 17th November 2024
IMAGINE A MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS 
Knights in Battle will take over Dronfield Hall Barn for a weekend of interactive fun and decorations from the year 1430.

Saturday 23rd November & Sunday 24th November 2024


EXPLORE A FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS TREES
A firm favourite in everyone's diary. Visit the Crooked Spire to see over 100 colourful Christmas trees on display. 

Saturday 16th November to Sunday 1st December 2024 
MARVEL AT BOLSOVER LANTERN PARADE 
See one of the UK’s largest and longest-running light processions, showcasing hundreds of community-made lanterns and drawing thousands of spectators. 

Saturday 30th November 2024

Experience a Twist on Tradition this Christmas in Chesterfield

We’re putting a twist on tradition this Christmas in Chesterfield to bring you a unique fix of festive fun.

Mix it up with our list of 10 memorable festive things to do. From discovering our local flavours to an unusual Christmas walk!

Looking to skip mass-produced products and give something special this year? Check out our gift guide to discover unique gifts to really show you care.

With a mix of independent retailers, high-street favourites, and lively markets, shopping locally becomes a joyful festive experience. Our friendly retailers are ready to lend a hand.

Catching up with friends and family is a must! Plan your night out and eat, drink and be merry at our amazing cafes, restaurants and bars.

Experience our playful events. Kick off the festivities at the annual Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On and Market. Make memories at Chesterfield Pantomime: Cinderella and marvel at A Festival of Christmas Trees. Or for something completely different, immerse yourself in a Medieval Christmas at Dronfield Hall Barn.

For those with little ones wondering where you can meet Santa. You can see him in unique spots including on a Santa Special Canal Cruise. Or why not tuck into breakfast with him or enjoy stories read by the jolly man himself?

To make your Christmas more memorable, we have some exciting prizes. Make sure to enter our Christmas Stocking Competition.

The Christmas in Chesterfield Campaign is delivered by Destination Chesterfield in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council.

Upcoming Events

vicar lane xmas Vicar Lane Christmas Activities

Vicar Lane will be hosting lots of Christmas activities throughout the festive period! Meet a polar bear, join the ELF Academy & visit Santa in his

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Christmas at Hardwick Hardwick Wintertide

Come back and build memories at Hardwick once again as the season of Elizabethan magic will be here for Hardwick

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Santa's Grotto at Dunston Hall Garden Centre

Visit Santa in his Grotto at Duston Hall Garden Centre from the 30th November until Christmas

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Image of a shop window decorated for the the Robin's Lost Letters Winter Trail Robin’s Lost Letters - Winter Windows Trail

The Christmas Robin lost their letters while they were shopping in Chesterfield. Can you follow the trail to find the letters. Everyone who completes the trail will receive a wooden Christmas

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