Get involved
This festive season, we’re bringing Christmas to life in Chesterfield with new experiences, unique gifts, playful events and delightful dining out. We want our visitors to experience Christmas with a twist. But we can’t do it alone.
Join us in spreading the cheer. Share Christmas in Chesterfield with your customers and colleagues through your website, social media or emails. Use our ready-made copy, assets and ideas below to help put our town on the map.
Copy suggestions
Here are a few copy suggestions, grouped by the types of content you might want to share. Of course, with so many wonderful things happening across town, you might decide to promote them all!
When sharing on your website and social media, please remember to link back to the Christmas page: (www.chesterfield.co.uk/christmas/). And if you’re sharing on social media, we’d love to engage with your content. Tag in @ChesterfieldUK and use #ChristmasInChesterfield.
A twist on tradition
Discover something new
Highlights this year include an impressive light experience at our Crooked Spire, storytelling with Santa and a cosy tipi where you can share a drink with friends.
How will you put a twist on tradition this year? See what’s on: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/christmas/
Unique festive bucket list
Mix it up with our 10 memorable festive things to do before 25th December
Ever walked an alpaca or tasted a showstopping cheese? These are just a few surprises you can expect from our Chesterfield festive bucket list. Join us as we uncover some of our best local spots and must-see experiences.
Find all 10 experiences here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/christmas/festive-things-to-do/
Explore our town centre
Our town is full of festive cheer
Be entertained by street entertainment every weekend. Look out for juggling elves, mischievous penguins, singing crackers AND a life-sized polar bear. Take on our Winter Window Trail and see who can find the most decorated baubles in town.
For those with little ones wondering where you can meet Santa. You can see him in unique spots including on our miniature steam train at Queen’s Park. Or why not tuck into breakfast with him or enjoy stories read by the jolly man himself?
What’s on this week? https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/christmas/
Top local gift ideas
This year, put a twist on tradition with thoughtful finds your loved ones will cherish.
Skip the queues and delivery delays. Everything you need is right here on your doorstep. From heart warming experiences and local flavours to handcrafted treasures and pampering treats, Chesterfield’s shops, cafés, and attractions are bursting with festive inspiration.
Whether you are buying for grandparents, children, friends, or even the family dog, our town’s local makers and traders offer unique gifts to bring your loved one’s joy.
Browse our gift ideas here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/christmas/christmas-gift-ideas/
Eat, drink and be merry
Meeting up with friends and family is a must. Whether you’re planning a Friendsmas get-together, a long-overdue family meal, or a romantic night out, you’ll find plenty of flavours and laughter around town.
Eat, drink and be merry at our amazing restaurants, cosy cafés, and lively bars. From hearty festive feasts to creative cocktails and delicious non-alcoholic options for the designated driver.
Explore all 50 must-visit venues here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2025/10/50-food-and-drink-businesses-to-try-in-chesterfield/
Help share the magic – social media idea
As an idea for social media, why don’t you tell your customers what you enjoy doing at Christmas? Make sure to link back to one of the Christmas in Chesterfield pages mentioned above. Tag in Destination Chesterfield and use #ChristmasInChesterfield, so we can share and engage with your content.
Make sure to make use of the images and video we’ve created at the bottom of the page.
Download and use these assets
Using video and imagery can be a great way of grabbing your audience’s attention. Please make use of the following assets when promoting the campaign via email, social media, or website.
Imagery
Use our image library to help promote our town as a unique place to visit this Christmas.
All images have been commissioned by Destination Chesterfield and the team is keen for businesses and the media to share them widely to help showcase our town. By doing so, we hope to attract more visitors and businesses to the area.
We have many more photos in our library. So, please do email info@chesterfield.co.uk with details of your requirements and we will do our best to help.
Video
You can embed this year’s video on your website by using the YouTube code below. Alternatively, the URL link is here: https://youtu.be/-CpuWlFOE-8?si=7y70WS_f0L9qwHeP
