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Chester Business Improvement District (Chester BID) covers a defined area of the city centre representing over 430 businesses to create an enticing overall visitor experience and ensure continued investment in the city centre. Our aim is to make Chester a retail, business and leisure destination of choice where people are proud to live, work and visit.

This year marks our 10 year anniversary… here’s to another year decade of growth, collaboration and success.

Ballot 2024-2029 – IT’S A YES

Chester BID Annual Review

We’re pleased to present to you our annual review, summarising our activity over the last 12 months.

Thank you to all the businesses who help us, do what we do!

Experience Christmas In Chester!

We’re inviting you to spend Christmas in one of the UK’s most festive cities! Chester city centre is the perfect place to make memories at Christmas  whether that be events, gift gathering or enjoying jolly tipples with friends. 

• Santas Enchanted Grotto

• Free Digital Gift Guide

• Free Parking

WHY #INVESTCHESTER?

We have highlighted what a great destination Chester is to live, work and visit.

Chester is a city that can offer you quick transport links, high quality education, a highly skilled workforce, the lifestyle you want and more!

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JOIN NORTH LIGHT FOR THE BIGGEST BASH OF THE YEAR!

Party into 2025 with live music until the early hours. North Light bar tickets are £15 per person and include a welcome cocktail on arrival and a glass of bubbles at midnight. North Light is ready to welcome in the new year in style with live music any good times rolling from 8pm. So, raise your glass and party like

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JOIN THE BOTANIST FOR THE BIGGEST BASH OF THE YEAR!

Party into 2025 with live music until the early hours. The Botanist bar tickets are £15 per person and include a welcome cocktail on arrival and a glass of bubbles at midnight. The Botanist is ready to welcome in the new year in style with live music any good times rolling from 8pm. So, raise your glass and party like it’s

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Discover the Magic of Christmas with DIPP’d’s New Festive Cookie Range!

Christmas is here, and at DIPP’d, they’re ready to sweeten your celebrations with a brand-new range of Christmas cookies! Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering, treating yourself to seasonal indulgence, or looking for the perfect gift, their holiday cookie collection has something for everyone. Available starting Saturday, 30th November in-store, for delivery, and online at www.dippd.uk, these cookies are a

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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS YOU WONT WANT TO MISS

Black Friday is here, and with it comes an avalanche of amazing deals that promise to save you big this season. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, splurging on yourself, or just grabbing those household essentials, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the hottest deals you can score this Black Friday in Chester city centre.   Lakeland Lakeland Airfryer

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Salt House Tapas Chester to Open in Time for Christmas

Chester has been chosen as the first city for the expansion of Spanish restaurant brand Salt House Tapas outside of Liverpool. The much-loved independent restaurant, which first opened in 2010, will open their brand-new second location on Tuesday 26th November, just in time for the festive season. Situated on Bridge Street, the new venue promises to bring Salt House’ signature

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Advent Calendars at Hotel Chocolat

Get ready to countdown to Christmas with wonderful style, and even better taste. Hotel Chocolat’s Chocolate Advent Calendars are back and more delicious than ever. From decadent hot chocolate Advent calendars to Advent calendars for couples, add a magical twist to nostalgic tradition with Hotel Chocolat. Welcome the festive season with our luxury Advent calendars, perfect for big and little

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