Bath Christmas Market fills the streets around the Abbey with festive stalls from Thursday 26 November to Sunday 13 December 2026. Bath & North East Somerset Council runs the market.
What to expect
The stalls are spread through the city centre rather than packed into one square. Visitors browse along Abbeygate Street, Bath Street, Milsom Street and New Bond Street, so the market works as a walking route through the centre. Expect gifts, food and drink, and handmade crafts.
Evenings and weekends are the liveliest.
Visitor information
Dates: Thursday 26 November to Sunday 13 December 2026.
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 10am to 7pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am to 8pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.
Cost: Free. Entry is free and no booking is required.
Getting there: The market is about a five-minute walk from Bath Spa railway station and Bath bus station. Park and Ride services run later into the evening while the market is on. Part of the city centre is in the Clean Air Zone, so check whether you need to pay before driving in. Coaches must book drop-off and pick-up slots in advance and use Royal Avenue, around a 650-metre walk from Milsom Street.
Family friendly: Yes, though the streets are at their busiest in the evening and at weekends.
Where to stay
A hotel or apartment in Bath city centre keeps you close to the market streets. Browse places to stay in Bath and book early for the weekends in the run.
