Bath Christmas Market

When is Bath Christmas Market 2026?

Bath Christmas Market 2026 runs November 26 to December 13, 2026.

How the dates are set: The council announces the dates each year; in 2026 the market runs Thursday to Sunday over about three weeks from late November.

See every event in November 2026

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Bath Christmas Market schedule

• Wednesday, November 25, 2026: The market opens with a residents' evening.
• Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, December 13, 2026: The market is open to everyone on these dates. Opening hours vary each day, so check them before planning the trip.
• 2026: About 245 traders take part, including 61 first-time traders, and 80% are from the South West. For the first time, some chalets are on New Bond Street.
• Where it runs: The market stretches along Abbeygate Street, Bath Street, Milsom Street and New Bond Street.
• Best times: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (10am to 12pm) are the quietest. Evenings and weekends are the liveliest.

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Getting to Bath Christmas Market

• The market is about a five-minute walk from Bath Spa railway station and Bath bus station. Walking, cycling or public transport is the easiest way to arrive.
• Bath's Park & Ride services run longer into the evening, with extra services during the market, and the stop is on the edge of the market. In 2026, Great Western Railway is running extra trains on each Saturday of the market.
• Coaches must book drop-off and pick-up slots in advance and use Royal Avenue, about a five-minute, 650-meter walk from Milsom Street. The walk into town is downhill, so the way back is slightly uphill.
• The market has accessible routes and toilets and quiet shopping periods. Some of Bath's lanes are cobbled.

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Where to stay in Bath

• The market sits in the center of the city, a short walk from the station, and the organizers suggest extending your stay to enjoy Bath's accommodation. Booking early is advised.

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Tickets and cost

Entry is free in 2026, and no booking is required.

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History of Bath Christmas Market

Bath Christmas Market was founded in 2001.

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Bath Christmas Market: questions people ask

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About Bath Christmas Market

Hundreds of chalets wind through Georgian Bath around the Abbey, free to enter and a short walk from the train station.

About 245 traders fill the center of Bath with local crafts, gifts, and artisan food and drink, with live music and street performers. The market runs along Abbeygate Street, Bath Street, Milsom Street and New Bond Street. Entry is free, but evenings and weekends get busy, so weekday mornings are the calm option.

Know before you go

• Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12pm are the quietest times.
• Some of Bath's lanes are cobbled, and the walk down from the Royal Avenue coach drop-off has a slight uphill return.
• Bath has no airport of its own; the market is about a five-minute walk from Bath Spa railway station.

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