Winchester, Hampshire · November 20 to December 22, 2026
Winchester Christmas Market
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Winchester Christmas Market
When is Winchester Christmas Market 2026?
Winchester Christmas Market 2026 runs November 20 to December 22, 2026.
2026November 20 to December 22, 2026Confirmed
2027November 19 to December 21, 2027By the calendar
How the dates are set: The cathedral announces the season each year; it typically runs from the middle of November until a few days before Christmas.
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Winchester Christmas Market schedule
- 20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026: The market is listed for the Cathedral Close, The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LS.
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Getting to Winchester Christmas Market
- The market is held in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral, at The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS.
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Tickets and cost
Admission is free and no pre-booking is required, unless you are a coach organizer. Coach organizers must book through Winchester Cathedral.
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History of Winchester Christmas Market
The market is held each year in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral and typically runs from the middle of November until a few days before Christmas Day. Its wooden chalets are inspired by traditional German Christmas markets.
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Winchester Christmas Market: questions people ask
When is the Winchester Christmas Market in 2026?
In 2026 the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market runs from 20 November to 22 December.
Is the Winchester Christmas Market free?
Yes, admission is free and no pre-booking is needed. Coach organizers are the exception and must book through Winchester Cathedral.
What time does the Winchester Christmas Market open?
In 2025 it opened at 10:00 am Monday to Saturday, closing at 6:00 pm Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 pm on Thursday and 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
What is the Winchester Christmas Market like?
It is a market of wooden chalets inspired by German Christmas markets, with festive lighting, carols and the smell of mulled wine and cinnamon. Reviewers describe a food court in the center of the market.
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About Winchester Christmas Market
More than 100 wooden chalets in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral, free to enter, in an English cathedral city.
Wooden chalets inspired by German Christmas markets fill the Cathedral Close, with carols, festive lighting and the smell of mulled wine and cinnamon. Shoppers browse gifts, crafts and decorations, with a food court in the middle of the market. Entry is free. The catch is that the market runs for about a month, so weekends in December are the busiest.
Know before you go
- Admission is free with no pre-booking, except for coach organizers, who must book through Winchester Cathedral.
- Opening hours run longer on Fridays and Saturdays than early in the week.
- Winchester is a small cathedral city in Hampshire, and Southampton (SOU) is the closest commercial airport.
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