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Chesterfield puts the magic back into Christmas

Chesterfield Borough Council has launched the Christmas in Chesterfield Campaign with some brand-new Christmas experiences


The council, in partnership with Destination Chesterfield, has created the magical story of the Chesterfield Elves and how they saved Christmas. The story is told through a series of Christmas experiences around Chesterfield Town Centre.


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 elves have set up The Amazing Magical Santa House with magical technology, known as the ‘Santa Zoomer’ – a video link to chat with Santa!


The Amazing Magical Chesterfield Santa House in the Town Centre will open its doors on Saturday 5 December. As well as the chat with Santa via the video link to the North Pole, visitors can pose for an Augmented Reality experience in which Santa will magically appear. The resulting video is sent directly to the mobile phone of visitors at the end of the experience.


Also launching is The Spot the Chesterfield Elf Game (Elf Trail), a fun trail around the Town Centre.


The Chesterfield Elves are letting everyone know where they live by giving a few clues to their locations. When an Elf is found, residents can scan the ‘QR Elf Code’ and gain access to a short story about the elf, as well as gift guides to Chesterfield’s fantastic range of independent shops, plus some special offers.


The full story of The Chesterfield Elves Save Christmas, can be downloaded and is the perfect bedtime story for families.


Cllr Kate Sarvent 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 as fun and magical as it always is.


“It's been a tough year for many of us, and the Santa House and Spot the Chesterfield Elf Game, will bring plenty of fun and show that Chesterfield can still celebrate Christmas.

“Public safety remains our priority and the Santa House experience has been designed to be Covid-safe. But can I ask everyone to play their part by wearing a face covering, social distance and follow the latest guidance, by doing these few things, we will all have an enjoyable and healthy Christmas.”


Residents and visitors to Chesterfield will also be welcomed and wowed by our improved Christmas lighting, across the town centre, including redressed tree lights and snow fall light features.


Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield said “In these challenging times it's never been more important to support each other. I am delighted that Destination Chesterfield and Chesterfield Borough Council have continued this year to work collaboratively on the Christmas in Chesterfield Campaign. Combining our efforts reinforces the Support Local message. Making the decision to choose an independent retailer for your gifts and food both now and beyond the pandemic will make a huge difference to our high street.”


Visits to the Amazing Magical Chesterfield Santa House must be pre-booked via:


The Santa House opens on Saturday 5 December and each Saturday and Sunday until 20 December. There is no charge to visit but spaces are limited, watch out for extra dates bring announced.


The Christmas lights are on and The Spot the Chesterfield Elf Game launches on 7 December.

Full details on everything happening this Christmas, including gift guides and shopping offers for our many unique and independent shops can be found at the web sites above.






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