Christmas shopping in Hartford
Shopping in Hartford is a great way to avoid the Christmas chaos, support local businesses, and find unique gifts.
Come with us on a shopping tour of the village!
Unique gifts
- For fashion-lovers, Kismet on Chester Road is the place to be, with stylish women’s clothing, bags, accessories and jewellery, plus gifts for the home, men and little ones
- Next door, call in at fresh floral design for bouquets and plants, or check out Rosa Gabriella or Stacey Hartley florals for floral displays, wreath-making workshops and more
- For food lovers, The Stores Delicatessen is the ideal place to stock up on wines, chocolates, cheeses, charcuterie and more. Check out Layers Treats too, for sweet treats that will delight any chocoholics
- For some truly original sculptures and models, take a look at Creature Features at Hartford Business Centre.
- If you’re shopping on a budget, don’t miss St Luke’s charity shop. Its second-hand clothes, books, toys and homewares are great for your wallet and the planet
- Got a golf-fan in mind? Hartford Golf Club sells golf clubs, clothing and accessories
- For a Hartford-themed gift, how about a drinks coaster with our village crest from Hartford Civic Society.
Christmas craft stalls
On Saturday 28 November 2025, come along to Hartford’s Christmas Fayre. It takes place from 11am to 3pm at St John’s Church and the Church Centre and is free of charge. Enjoy carol singing and entertainment, plus browse stalls selling crafts, food and gifts. Many local shops and businesses join in with the festive spirit on this day too, so we highly recommend a visit to the village.
Gift experiences
Looking for a gift experience? Many of Hartford’s social groups offer vouchers and gift memberships. For example, how about paying for someone to enjoy sport, dance or yoga classes, or to join the Imaginators art class? Or how about membership for the bowls club, golf club, or tennis club? Find out about Community clubs in Hartford.
Looking to treat someone to a hair and beauty pampering session? Dejavu plus Lottie’s Nail and Beauty Studio and @_.beautybyfreya and Hartford Beauty Cheshire all offer nail and beauty treatments, whilst Mode of Hartford hair salon offers cuts, blow-drys, colouring and styling. There’s Mane Man Barbers and Barber Bullet too for classic and modern cuts.
For the ultimate gift experience, check out independent travel agents McHale Holiday Co. for dream holidays, or go for home improvements at Weaver Dane or Cheshire Hardware, both at Hartford Business Centre.
For entertainment, how about theatre tickets to watch a show at the Grange theatre? Christmas Carol is showing from 4 – 31 December 2026.
Christmas meals and parties
Planning a Christmas meal or party? Independent restaurant The Hart offers market-fresh dishes in a welcoming atmosphere, whilst traditional pubs, The Coachman Inn and Hartford Hall, serve tasty fresh, seasonal meals.
The Red Lion is a great place to unwind over a Christmas pint – or call in at the Slowboat take-away for a relaxing dinner at home. Alternatively, call in at PRESS for drinks and treats, or contact mobile pizzeria Vincent Van Dough for wood-fired pizzas at your party.
Festive essentials
Need a Christmas tree? If so, Hartford Christmas Trees is the place to go.
If its fancy dress, helium balloons and party decorations you’re after, head over GiftsnParty on Hartford Business Park. It’s worth checking out St Luke’s too. The shop often has Christmas jumpers, fancy dress and decorations in stock.
Looking to post Christmas cards and parcels? Head to Hartford Post Office on Greenbank Lane. The Post Office also sells groceries and toiletries.
For your Christmas roast meat and other food for the table, head to Littler’s Butchers. Grab a sandwich from The Sandwich Shop, then head to Hartford Chemists for vitamins, medicines and toiletries, plus the Co-op and Sainsburys for any other essentials.
Getting to the shops
If you are driving to Hartford’s shops, you can park free-of-charge on the Chester Road car park, or if you’re coming by public transport, find out about Hartford’s bus and train links.
The post Christmas clean up!
For the post-Christmas clean up, go to Hartford Dry Cleaners to clean up your party clothes, Arcadia Rug Spa to clean up any Christmas drink spills, or Cheshire Eco Cleans for a house deep-clean!
To start the new year with a clear financial plan, head to Hartford Wealth for financial advice.
Contact us
If you run a business or organisation based in Hartford, and you’d like to be included in this article, please contact asst.clerk@hartfordparishcouncil.org.uk with details of what your business offers to Christmas shoppers, and your website / contact details.
Please note, Hartford Parish Council is not responsible for the businesses or organisations mentioned in this article, or the products / services they provide.