Get into the festive spirit this Christmas with a trip to a Christmas fair or traditional Christmas Markets in Somerset. Start off the festive season with a visit to your local winter market; With alpine chalets twinkling with fairy lights selling artisan produce and unique Christmas gifts, it’s a great opportunity to find that perfect present.
You’ll find Somerset market towns, villages and city streets transformed into a winter wonderland, with carol singers and live entertainment. Pick up street food, mulled wine and other festive offerings, soak up the atmosphere and indulge in your favourite treats.
There’s no shortage of fun things to do in Somerset during the holiday season, but nothing gets you into a festive mood more than spending a day or evening at a Christmas market. There’s a fantastic selection of Somerset Christmas Markets this year, each offering a magical atmosphere, unique shopping opportunities, and festive street entertainment. From the large festive markets like the famous Bath Christmas market, to the more intimate markets like Portishead and Frome Christmas Market.
So, if you’re looking for a Christmas market near me, we have a great selection of traditional Christmas craft fairs and Christmas markets in Somerset to choose from. Add a little magic and festive cheer to your calendar and start planning your Christmas shopping.
Where: Bath City Centre, Bath, BA1 1LZ
When: Thursday 28th November to Sunday 15th December 2024
Price: Free Event
Walk through the historic, cobbled streets of Bath and soak up the festive atmosphere. As the largest in Somerset and one of the biggest in the UK, Bath Christmas Market features over 200 twinkling chalets amongst some of Bath’s most iconic monuments. In this world heritage city, you’ll discover a variety of high quality artisan products, festive treats, plus local food and beverage stalls. Visit the giant Christmas Tree in front of Bath Abbey and enjoy the festive live entertainment.
Where: Chew Valley Animal Park, Chew Hill, Chew Magna, Somerset, BS40 8SB
When: Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Get into the festive spirit with a wonderful selection of local festive stalls selling an array of unique gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats. The bar and restaurant will be open throughout the event, offering delicious food and drinks so you can soak up the festive atmosphere.
Where: Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath, Somerset
When: Sunday 15th December 2024 at 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Bath’s vibrant contemporary maker’s market, nestled beneath the stunning glass roof of Green Park Station. You’ll discover local independent artists, designers, and makers showcasing their finest work. From up-and-coming talents to established artisans, each stall promises high-quality artwork, handcrafted treasures, and unique products.
Christmas Markets in Somerset - Mendip District
Where: The Bishop’s Palace Green and Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
When: Saturday 14 December 2024
- 9 am – 3 pm
There’s always plenty of gift inspiration at the Wells Christmas market with over 100 stalls, offering a range of hand-made gifts, crafts, and artisan food and drink produce. Shoppers and visitors to the historic city have the chance to pick up some unique Christmas gifts and indulgent treats for the festive period. Look out for live entertainment in the inspirational setting of the medieval Palace Green and Market Square.
The Bishop’s Table café will be serving a seasonal menu with views over the croquet lawn.
Where: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
When: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November 2024
- 10am – 4pm
Price: Adult/£8, Child (5 – 17 years) /£4, Under 5s – Free (This is a fundraising event for the Palace Trust) – This is a reduced price day admission ticket which includes entrance to the Artisan Market, Palace and gardens.
You’ll find a wide range of beautiful gifts and presents for yourself and your loved ones from over 70 artisan stalls at the Palace’s popular annual Christmas Artisan Market.
There’ll also be music in the Chapel on both days provided by local choirs and instrumental groups to add to your enjoyment and your day ticket also allows access to the beautiful Palace gardens.
The Bishop’s Table Cafe serves delicious, locally sourced food so why not book a table for this event.
Where: Clarks Village, Outlet Shopping Village, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB
When: Thursday 7th November to Sunday 10th November, and again from 29th November to 24th December 2024.
The Clarks Village Festive Artisan Market is the perfect place to find unique presents and festive treats. You’ll find a wide range of beautiful gifts for yourself and your loved ones from 25 artisan stalls at the Clarks Village popular annual Christmas Artisan Market.
Wander through a wonderland of stalls filled with handcrafted Christmas decorations, one-of-a-kind gifts, and delicious local delicacies made by talented local artisans. Whether you’re on the hunt for that perfect present or simply want to soak in the holiday cheer, the Clarks Village Christmas market is bursting with festive fun.
There’s not only a Christmas Market at Clarks Village, but also an ice skating rink to add a little extra magic on your visit.
Where: Glastonbury High Street
When: Saturday 30th November 2024
- 10 am to 6 pm
Price: Free Event
- Held on the last Saturday in November, Glastonbury’s Frost Fayre kicks off at 10 am but is officially opened at noon by the Mayor.
- Lots of stalls
- Late night shopping
- Father Christmas and his helpers (United Reform Church and the Abbey House)
- Buskers and live street entertainment
- Live performances on 5 Stages
- Official “lights switch on” for the Market Square Christmas Tree
- Children’s Fairground Rides
- Children’s Worlds – crafts, shows and story telling for kids (in the Town Hall)
Where: Glastonbury Abbey, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL
When: Saturday 30th November – Sunday 1st December 2024
- 10 am to 4 pm
Price: FREE Entry! – Entry to Glastonbury Abbey is free throughout the weekend!
Browse the Medieval Christmas Market full of historical-inspired stalls, selling a range of products from pottery and hand-made jewellery to re-enactment supplies and medieval recipe kits.
Enjoy festive carols and live music in the abbey’s unique surroundings. There will also be vintage games and a carousel in the Abbey House grounds (small charge applies).
A full range of catering will be available both days and the abbey’s Garden Café will also be open throughout the weekend.
Abbey House will also be hosting Santa throughout the weekend!
Frome Christmas Markets 2024
Where: Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
When: Saturday 30th November 2024
- 09:00 – 14:00
Free Entry.
Where: Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
When: Saturday 7th December 2024
- 09:00 – 14:00
Christmas Markets in South Somerset 2024
Where: North Street from Ile Court, East Street from Frog Lane
When: Friday 22nd November 2024
- Choirs from 13:30
- Fayre from 13:30
- Food, Drink and Entertainment from 17:00
- Lantern Parade 18:30
- Light Switch on (Market House) 19:00
- Roads Closed 17:00 – 21:00
Where: Yeovil Showground, Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 9TA
When: Sunday 15th December 2024
Where: Wincanton Racecourse
When: Tuesday 26th November 2024
- 10am-4pm
Price: £5 Entry (supporting Children’s Hospice South West)
A fantastic Christmas shopping experience with 50 independent stalls selling unique and quality products not usually found on the high street. Get all your Christmas shopping done in one place, under one roof.
Dorset Fine Dining are providing an all day cafe with teas, coffees, snacks and delicious light lunches in the adjacent Kingwell Suite.
Where: Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, Chard, TA20 3DH
When: Sunday 1st December 2024
Price: Reduced entry of £5/Adults, £1/Child (Market and sanctuary).
Discover a super collection of stalls featuring hand crafted goods at Ferne Animal Sanctuary (between 10 am – 4 pm). The tranquil setting of Ferne makes Christmas shopping a pleasure. You can make a day of it and enjoy a meal at Nina’s which is open throughout the market.
Join them and their barn animals for a heartwarming annual animal blessing at 4pm – 6pm. (Free entry)
Taunton Christmas Markets
Where: Taunton Town Centre
When: Sunday 24th November 2024
- From 10.00 am to 8.00 pm
- Christmas Light Switch on 6.00 pm
Celebrate the festive season in Taunton as the Town Centre transforms into a winter wonderland. Enjoy a bustling Christmas market set in the heart of Taunton, with festively decorated stalls selling a wide selection of handcrafted gifts and artisan produce.
There’s live music and performances throughout the day on the WinterFest main stage and performance areas situated outside the North Street Church and in the High Street.
This festive celebration will also feature funfair rides and family-friendly entertainment.
Santa’s Grotto at Taunton’s WinterFest is a magical, free-to-attend experience where children can meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes, and snap a festive photo!
Where: Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG
When: Friday 15th November to Sunday 17th November 2024
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Book online
- All tickets include complimentary gardens admission. Tickets from 3pm onwards are charged at a lower rate due to the gardens closing at 5pm. There are limited slots available.
Price: £6.50/Adults; Children (Under 15) FREE
Explore Hestercombe’s annual Christmas Market, featuring festive stalls bursting with beautiful locally-sourced gifts, delicious treats and unique hand-crafted items.
Christmas Markets in North Somerset
Where: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR
When: Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024
- 10 am to 3 pm both days
Price: FREE ENTRY
- Lots of stalls selling Christmas gifts
- Clara’s Cafe with the usual tempting treats, alongside some seasonal specialities
- Christmas Children’s Trail (50p each) – Find Santa’s missing reindeer around the galleries
- Santa will be visiting between 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Saturday and Sunday) for photos and a Christmas natter. (Please note that meeting Santa is a FREE activity, and does not include a present from Santa)
Where: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PG
When: Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024
Price: FREE ENTRY
Kick off the festive season at Noah’s Ark Christmas Market! Discover unique treasures from local artisans, perfect for stocking stuffers or special gifts. Enjoy the atmosphere with the aroma of freshly baked mince pies and warming hot chocolate from The Farm Shop.
Where: Ashton Court Mansion, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, North Somerset, BS41 9JN
When: Sunday 24th November 2024
- 10:00am – 3:30pm
Price: £2 entry – under 16’s free.
Bristol makers and crafters with 40 stalls indoors. The fair hosts a large range of handmade gifts including; cards, artwork, ceramics, jewellery, cushions, lampshades, glassware, soaps, candles, knits, crochets, textiles, bags, Christmas wreaths and decorations, craft beer, preserves and much more.
Café serving teas coffees and cakes.
Where: Portishead High Street, North Somerset, BS20
When: Sunday 8th December 2024
- 2pm – 6 pm
Price: Free Event
The event stretches the High Street and has a great variety of gift and craft stalls, food and drink and charity stalls. There’s a family fun fair and a Santa’s Grotto for families to enjoy.
Combined with Live entertainment and local shops, the event is a lovely festive afternoon.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House, Frost Hill, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5AD
When: Wednesday 27th November 2024
- 5pm – 8 pm
Price: Free Event
Following last years success, a special Christmas fayre at Cadbury House will have over 30 stalls of local artisan businesses all bringing their bespoke gifts, goodies and food.
Exhibitors include silver jewellery, handmade resin art, homemade candles, bags, Christmas decorations and cards, homemade glass décor, beaded jewellery, personalised cushions, crochet bags, homemade chilli jams, chutneys, pickles and hot sauces, Christmas cakes, cupcakes, homemade fudge and personalised crafts and trinkets.
There’s also a visit from Father Christmas making the event even more magical.
Where: The Railway Inn, Sandford, Somerset, BS25 5RA
When: Tuesday 10th December 2024
4pm -8pm
Price: Free Event
Spend an evening at their annual Christmas Market at the Railway Inn. Head over to see some festive stalls with the perfect handmade gifts, delicious local food and much more.
Christmas Markets in West Somerset 2024
Where: West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
When: Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024
Price:
| Child Minehead Station Christmas Market Train from Bishops Lydeard | £12.50 |
| Adult Minehead Station Christmas Market Train from Bishops Lydeard | £25.00 |
| Registered Carer | Free |
| Adult Minehead Station Christmas Market Train from WILLITON OR WATCHET return | £20.00 |
| Child Minehead Station Christmas Market Train from WILLITON OR WATCHET return | £10.00 |
| Dog Minehead Station Christmas Market Train | £3.00 |
The West Somerset Railway Christmas Market offers a delightful festive atmosphere and a chance to discover unique gifts for the holiday season. This is a unique experience onboard a special steam service departing from Bishops Lydeard heading towards Minehead.
Where: Porlock Village Hall, Porlock, TA24 8HY
When: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024
Price: FREE entry and parking
Come along to Porlock Village Hall which will be decorated for 25 or more local talented craftsmen and women to sell their unique wares, including wood, candles, soaps, jewellery, cakes, chutneys, jams, gins, wool and woven products, pictures and prints and plenty more. Refreshments are also available.
Don’t forget to check out the Porlock Santa Festival which is running from 12th December through to 31st December 2024. Santa’s, of a variety of inspired creations will be on display through the village.
Christmas Markets in Bristol
Where: Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DX
When: Friday 1st November – Monday 23rd December 2024
- Market Stalls open 10 am – 7.00 pm (6pm on 23rd Dec)
- Food stalls and bars open 10 am – 10 pm
Located in the heart of Bristol City Centre, the Christmas market is home to over 35 unique stalls, as well as entertainment and visits from Santa and his elves. Grab yourself a warming hot chocolate or mulled wine and wander through the market soaking up the festive atmosphere. Admire the impressive 30ft Christmas tree, adorned with a spectacular display of sparkling lights and decorations.
Discover live music and enjoy delicious drinks in the warm Jäger Barn Bar or book one of the private Gondolas to escape the bustle of the Market for a while.
Where: Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5DB
When: Saturday 9th November – Sunday 5th January 2024
- 10am to 11pm
Get into the festive spirit this Christmas at this family-friendly harbourside event in Millennium Square. Featuring a wide range of stalls with a selection of food and drinks, as well as fairground rides like dodgems and a carousel.
Vintage Winter Wonderland also has an après bar serving winter warmers and many vintage games with a chance to win toys.
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