Free festive activities in Chester
Free entry to the Chester Christmas Market is a feelgood bonanza back by popular demand for an eleventh year.
But gather your friends and family and get along quick — today and tomorrow are its last days this year.
Browse stalls loaded with stocking fillers aplenty and other great gifts, while scoffing delicious festive fare.
Grown-ups can also make merry with locally brewed beers and spirits.
For little ones there are twinkling lights, traditional Christmas huts and a giant tree.
See visitcheshire.com.
Best FREE days out over Christmas
This year, bang in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, money worries are sure to be more pressing than ever.
But if you know where to go there is lots of FREE fun that will put smiles on young faces, and help out Mum and Dad.
At South Bank in London there is a magical free winter lights show is running until January 7.
From 4pm to 11pm daily, enjoy spectacular installations from more than ten artists.
Check out southbankcentre.co.uk.
You can find a bunch of other free activities below.
Dress up for less
Rather than splashing out on a dress you might not wear again, you can save cash by renting one instead.
You can hire an outfit from as little as £20 with John Lewis’ rental service, with at least 35 designer brands on offer, including high-end labels such as Whistles and & Other Stories.
As well as dresses, the collection includes trousers, tops and jackets.
When finished, simply return the item and the store takes care of dry cleaning.
There are also apps that offer the same service including By Rotation, which allows anyone to rent out their clothes, bags, belts and other accessories.
Users set their own prices and details such as minimum rental periods and postage costs.
A quick browse showed a velvet jumpsuit from House Of CB worth £179 that you can rent from £5.
