Christmas is coming to Chesterfield town centre with all-new festive experiences

Chesterfield Borough Council has launched the ‘Christmas in Chesterfield’ campaign with some brand-new experiences for the town.

The council, in partnership with Destination Chesterfield, has created the magical story of the Chesterfield Elves and how they saved Christmas.

The Chesterfield Elves wanted to put the fun back into Christmas after a difficult year. The elves travelled to the North Pole over the summer and brought back some magic technology, which will bring Santa to Chesterfield in a unique and Covid-safe way, as well as a few other Christmas treats for everyone to enjoy.

The main experience is ‘The Amazing Magical Chesterfield Santa House’, where the elves have set up the magic technology known as the ‘Santa Zoomer’ – a video link to chat with Santa.

The ‘Amazing Magical Chesterfield Santa House’ in Chesterfield town centre will open its doors on Saturday, December 5.

As well as the chat with Santa via the video link to the North Pole, visitors will pose for a special augmented reality experience in which Santa will magically appear.

Also launching this December is the ‘Spot the Chesterfield Elf’ game (Elf Trail). This is a fun trail around the town centre using QR codes.

Councillor Kate Sarvent, cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy at Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “While this year, there won’t be the usual large-scale events in Chesterfield Town Centre, we have created these very special and unique experiences to make Christmas in Chesterfield fun and magical as it always is.

“It has been a tough year for many of us and these new touches will bring plenty of fun and show that Chesterfield can still celebrate Christmas.”

Residents and visitors to Chesterfield will also be welcomed by Christmas lighting, across the town centre, including redressed tree lights and some new light features that have a ‘snow fall’ effect.

Councillor Sarvent added: “The experiences won’t be found anywhere else. The improved Christmas lights will delight young and old and the great shopping and hospitality, really will make Chesterfield a fantastic place to be this Christmas.”