Chester readies Christmas Market with parking restrictions

Summarised from Chester Standard's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:50 · Archive

Chester's Christmas Market opens on November 18, with parking restrictions and security measures in place.

Chester's Christmas Market opens on November 18, with the 12 Days of Christmas parade officially launching the seasonal festivities on November 19. Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced a series of closures, restrictions and security upgrades for Chester city centre beginning November 12 to support the construction of the annual Christmas Market in Town Hall Square. Extra security measures are being put in place to protect shoppers, visitors and businesses during the busy Christmas season, with thousands of extra visitors expected.

Council-operated parking options have been published to help visitors navigate the restrictions. A new Market car park replaces the old market car park under the former Forum shopping centre, which has closed. Access is from Hunter Street, accessible from either direction along St Martins Way. Payment can be made by coin, note, card or contactless at payment machines. Charges vary by location and time, ranging from £1.50 for evening parking (6pm to 9pm) to £1.50 per hour during daytime hours, with maximum stay limits of one to two hours depending on the car park.

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• Chester Christmas Market parking guide as council announces city centre restrictionsAS CHESTER gears up for Christmas with its festive market later this month, here are all the council operated parking options.Chester Standard · 5 Nov, 13:11

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